Join the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce for the beloved Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, a festive event that has gathered generations of families to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Taking place on Friday, November 28, this cherished tradition brings the community together for a night of joy, music, and holiday magic.
This event continues to be at no cost all season thanks to our presenting sponsor, Everybody’s Whole Foods, and your Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. This tradition is one of the many ways the Chamber gives back to the community for its support throughout the year.
Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with caroling from Fairfield High School’s talented chorus students, who will fill the square with classic holiday tunes. At 6:00 p.m., our Citizens of the Year, Werner Elmker and Diane Goudy, will lead the countdown to illuminate the town square, bringing Fairfield’s holiday spirit to life.
Santa Claus will make his entrance in true holiday style, arriving by horse-drawn wagon to the delight of attendees of all ages. After his arrival, the horse-drawn wagon will be available for festive rides throughout the evening, adding to the charm of the night. Dexter Laundry have generously made these wagon rides available at no cost to all!
Santa’s House and Workshop will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., where children can sit with Santa to share their holiday wishes and receive a keepsake photo capturing the moment. Our film sponsor is Dexter Laundry. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, each child will also receive a candy cane and a holiday book to take home.
Candy canes are provided by Hy-Vee. Hot cocoa sponsors are TDT CPAs & Advisors, SERVPRO, Washington State Bank, and Morrissey Law Offices. Cookie sponsors are TDT CPAs & Advisors and McDonald’s. Books are provided thanks to AERON Lifestyle Technology and First MainStreet Insurance.
In Santa’s Workshop, volunteer elves will guide children in decorating their own ornaments, specially crafted by Fairfield High School’s SkillsUSA Club. Kids can even add their Santa photo to their ornament, creating a personalized holiday memory to cherish. Meanwhile, the cozy Santa’s Cocoa Hut will offer free hot cocoa and cookies for all.
Santa House Dates and Volunteers Provided By:
· Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29: Chamber Board, Staff, and Ambassadors
· Friday, December 5: AERON Lifestyle Technology
· Saturday, December 6: Hy-Vee
· Friday, December 12: Cambridge Investment Research
· Saturday, December 13: Washington State Bank and Maharishi School
· Friday, December 20: Community 1st Credit Union, Live Wire Electric and Straight Up Doors
· Saturday, December 21: ServPro
There is always room for more volunteers! Let us know if you want to be part of the magic!
Don’t forget the Chamber’s Trees of Lights Campaign, which accepts donations for the purchase of new decorations and the maintenance of existing ones on the square and throughout the community. 100% of all funds donated go directly into an account used exclusively for these decorations. Donations may be directed to the “Trees of Lights Campaign.”
Celebrate the magic of the season with family and friends—enjoy festive wagon rides, cookies, cocoa, and the joy of the Fairfield community. We can’t wait to ring in the holiday season with you!
There is still room for more sponsors to help support this holiday magic and keep it at no cost all season long. For more information, contact the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce at 641-472-2111 or visit FairfieldIowa.com.
About the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce: The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community in Fairfield by supporting local businesses and providing engaging events for all