Parade kicks off annual Christmas Stroll weekend in Salado
Salado Christmas Stroll weekends kick off with the annual Christmas Parade 5 p.m. Dec. 1. The Stroll will continue with activities throughout the Village Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11. Turn to page 1C for the schedule of events for this weekend.
Scores of floats, bands, groups and assorted hometown creations will proceed up Main Street starting near Royal Street on the south side of the Village. To the delight of children of all ages, the highlight of the parade will be an appearance by jolly old St. Nick himself.
The Salado Christmas Stroll is noted for shopping all day and into the night for all the people on your Christmas List where you will find the one-of-a-kind items that Salado can offer. Food and drink at local establishments and from various vendors will provide varied and delicious offerings for any hungry tummy.
Music can be found in the Village and in many establishments with strolling carolers and instrumentalists. Three easy to find “Entertainment Hot Spots” will be placed along Main Street featuring daily back-to-back entertainment. Be sure to go to www.salado.com or come by the Salado Visitor Center at 831 N. Main to pick up your “Grand Calendar” of events for both weekends.
Other “Not to Miss” Christmas Stroll Highlights:
Historical Society Tour of Homes
The Salado Historical Society will conduct its Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 2-4. Hours are 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m/-5 p.m. Dec.3 and 1-4 p.m. Dec. 4.
You are invited to tour four beautiful homes, the historic Salado Methodist Church and two completely restored log cabins. Tickets are $20 per person, available at the Salado Chamber/Tourism Office at 831 N. Main and at each stop of the tour.
Live Nativity
Sponsored by and located at the First Baptist Church in the evenings on both weekends.
Salado Community Chorus
Christmas Concert at First Baptist Church featuring traditional and contemporary Christmas Carols 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Baptist Church of Salado.
Tablerock Amphitheater
Live Performance of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10. For tickets go to tablerock.org or call 254-947-9205. Tickets will be available at the gate.
Central Texas Area Museum
“Spotlight on Salado Auction & Social” will be 6 p.m. Dec. 9. An “Historic Salado Christmas” will be Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the museum at 23 South Main Street. The “Robertson Gala at the Robertson Plantation” will be 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Call the Museum at 254-947-5232 for further information.
The Salado Christmas Adventure Game
Stop by the Salado Visitor’s Center, 831 N. Main, and purchase your game card to play the Salado Christmas Adventure Game on Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Game cards are $5.00. Walk the Village and find the characters/locations listed on the card, get your card stamped at the location by the Stroll Helpers and get entered into a drawing to win $500 cash!
2016 Salado Christmas Stroll Events
Friday, December 2, 2016 | ||
Time | Event | Location |
8a-10p | Gourmet Foods Sampler Bar | Strawberry Patch |
8a-10p | Book Signings—3 Authors | Strawberry Patch |
8a-10p | Food vendors, leather art, trinkets & things | Strawberry Patch |
10a-9p | Christmas Cheer & Artist Market Specials | Angelic Herbs |
10a-6p | $5 bag book sale | Salado Library |
10A—Close | 25% off purchase of $1,000 or more | Salado Glassworks |
10A-Close | Photos with Santa | Strawberry Patch |
10A—Close | Letters to Santa | The Shoppes on Main |
11a-8p | Complimentary mulled cider | The Shoppes on Main |
11a-8p | Gourmet food tastings | The Shoppes on Main |
Noon—5pm | Selfie Scavenger Hunt | The Shoppes on Main |
1-5p | Pet Massages | JB Goodwin |
1-6p | Salado Artist Market | Village Art Center |
1P—Close | Live Music | 21 Main |
4-6p | Live Music—Wayworn Traveler | Gazebo at Civic Center |
4-6p | Live Music—James Roberson | Elizabeth’s/Stamp Salado |
4-6p | Live Music: Paul Cox | Salado Square |
4-10P | Food Trucks: Hecho en Queso & Korean Kravings | Barrow Brewing Co. |
All evening | Live Nativity | First Baptist church |
5-6p | Tablerock actors Strolling main street | Strolling Main Street |
5-8p | Historical society “tour of homes” | Tickets at Visitor Center |
6P | Central Texas College Choir | Strolling Main Street |
6P | Shoemaker High School Choir | Strolling Main Street |
6-7P | Pictures with Santa | Pace Park & Main |
6-9p | SVFD selling sausage wraps | Pace Park & main |
6-7p | Complimentary hot cocoa & mulled cider | ERA Colonial Real Estate |
8-9P | Pictures with Santa | Pace Park & Main |
7p | “A Christmas Carol” | Tablerock Amphitheatre |
7P | Vendor: Noonday Collection | Barrow Brewing Co. |
8-11p | Live music—Brian Bell | Chupacabra |
Saturday, December 3, 2016 | ||
Time | Event | Location |
8a-10p | Gourmet Foods Sampler Bar | Strawberry Patch |
8a-10p | Book Signings—3 Authors | Strawberry Patch |
8a-10p | Food vendors, leather art, trinkets & things | Strawberry Patch |
9A-Noon | 10% of Everything | Arts & Leisure Salado |
9:30a-5p | Salado Artist Market | Salado Village Art Center |
10A-Close | Photos with Santa | Strawberry Patch |
10a-6p | $5 bag book sale | Salado Public Library |
10a-5p | Historical Society “Tour of Homes” | Tickets at Visitor Center |
10A-9P | Christmas Cheer & Artist Market Specials | Angelic Herbs |
10A—Close | Jewelry Trunk Show: Leigh & Jeff Kohnfelder | FSG Fine Jewelry |
10A—Close | Goldsmith: Fred Stockbauer | FSG Fine Jewelry |
10A—Close | 25% off purchase of $1,000 or more | Salado Glassworks |
10A—Close | Letters to Santa | The Shoppes on Main |
10a-6p | The Salado Christmas Adventure | Start at the Visitor Center |
10:30a | Class: Bargello Technique : 3 Christmas Cards | Stamp Salado |
11a-8p | Complimentary mulled cider | The Shoppes on Main |
11A-8P | Gourmet Food Tastings | The Shoppes on Main |
11:30A-9P | Fire department selling sausage wraps | Pace Park & main |
11:30a-1:30p | Live Music—Joe Berg | Salado Square |
11:30a-1:30p | Live Music—Nick Dennard | Elizabeth’s/Stamp Salado |
Noon | Salado Community Choir | Gazebo at Civic Center |
Noon –2p | Pictures with Santa | Pace Park & Main |
Noon—5P | Selfie Scavenger Hunt | The Shoppes on Main |
Noon—10P | Food Truck: Over the Plate | Barrow Brewing Co. |
Noon—10P | Alley Cat Press, Zella Jo Soap, Kettle Cornutopia, Ro Shaw Demos | Barrow Brewing Co. |
1-5P | Pet Massages | JB Goodwin |
1-5P | Live Music- Wayworn Traveler | Chupacabra |
1-3P | Pictures with Santa | Pace Park & Main |
1P-Close | Live Music | 21 Main |
1:30p | Class: Ways to use Precision Press, Stamp Perfect, and MISTI | Stamp Salado |
2-4p | Live Music—Michael Saldana | Salado Square |
2-4p | Live Music—Paul Cox | Gazebo at Civic Center |
2-4p | Live Music—Julia Tucker | Elizabeth’s/Stamp Salado |
3-6P | Charles Allen Show and Sale | Prellop Fine Art Gallery |
3-5P | Free Hot Chocolate & Letters to Santa | First Community Title |
4-6P | Pictures with Santa | Pace Park & Main |
4:30-6:30p | Live Music—Thomas Kruger | Elizabeth’s/Stamp Salado |
4:30-6:30p | Live Music—Bradley Bollick | Gazebo at Civic Center |
4:30-6:30p | Live Music—James Robertson | Salado Square |
Evening | Ellison High School Vocalese | Strolling Main Street |
Evening | Killeen High School Jazz Band | Strolling Main Street |
All evening | Live Nativity | First Baptist Church |
5P | Live Music—Crossroads Church Carolers | Strolling Main Street |
5-6p | Tablerock actors | Strolling Main Street |
6-7p | Complimentary hot cocoa & mulled cider | ERA Colonial Real Estate |
6-8p | Complimentary Wine and Snacks | Antique Rose of Bell |
6:30-8:30p | Book signing | Strawberry Patch |
7-9P | Pictures with Santa | Pace Park & Main |
7p | “A Christmas Carol” | Tablerock Amphitheatre |
7P | Live Music—Six Pack Stranglers | Barrow Brewing Co |
7-10p | Live Music—The Judith Miller Band | The Range |
8P | Salado Historic Ghostwalk | Meet at Stagecoach |
9-Midnight | Live music—Brian Bell | Chupacabra |
Sunday, December 4, 2016 | ||
Time | Event | Location |
8a-Close | Gourmet Foods Sampler Bar | Strawberry Patch |
8a--Close | Book Signings—2 Authors | Strawberry Patch |
8a--Close | Food vendors, leather art, trinkets & things | Strawberry Patch |
10A-Close | Photos with Santa | Strawberry Patch |
10A—Close | 25% off purchase of $1,000 or more | Salado Glassworks |
10A—Close | Jewelry Trunk Show: Leigh & Jeff Kohnfelder | FSG Fine Jewelry |
10A—Close | Goldsmith: Fred Stockbauer | FSG Fine Jewelry |
10a-4p | Salado Artist Market | Salado Village Art Center |
11a-4p | Gourmet Food Tastings | The Shoppes on Main |
11A-5P | Letters to Santa | The Shoppes on Main |
NOON—5p | Selfie Scavenger Hunt | The Shoppes on Main |
12:30-4P | Christmas Cheer & Artist Market Specials | Angelic Herbs |
1-4p | Historical Society “Tour of Homes” | Tickets at Visitor Center |
1P—Close | Live Music | 21 Main |
2-4p Live | Music—Treble Soul | Salado Square |
2-4p Live | Music—Nan Cryar | Gazebo at Civic Center |
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