Christmas in Brown County
Brown County is a great place to spend time during the Holiday Season. We have the charm of a small community, and yet we offer shopping, entertainment, recreation, and dining that rival the big cities. You can share traditions, escape into nature, or find new ways to experience the holidays. Be sure to check out the magazine’ s advertisements and calendar when you plan your visits to Brown County.
Here are some highlights you might consider. SHOPPING It is fun to look for gifts in our little local shops. Yes, it is more convenient to have items shipped to your door( if they can find your house and deliver the right item), but it is a lot more gratifying to pick out something in person— something you can touch and feel.
There are boutiques with colorful clothes; jewelry stores; specialty shops selling spices, cheese, olive oil, fudge, and other candies; plus, gift stores featuring collectibles and items from all over the world.
Popular spots for kids of all ages are the toy store in the big blue Victorian building on the main drag, the toy train store in Antique Alley, and the rock shop on the north end of town.
Potters, jewelers, painters, woodworkers, sculptors, and other crafters sell their wares in galleries and shops.
The Seasons Holiday Art and Craft Show, held Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 29 and 30 at the Seasons Conference Center, features juried works by area artisans.
Sleepy Cat Studio, located at 4687 Yellowwood Road, Nashville, is having an open house on Dec. 14 from 11:00 to 3:00 featuring four local artists. ENTERTAINMENT The Brown County Playhouse and the Brown County Music Center, have lined up a variety of acts for Nov. and Dec. The Playhouse is presenting“ A Christmas Carol” during the month of Dec. performed by Theatre Brown County. TREE LIGHTING NOV. 29 The Brown County History
Center at 90 East Gould Street
kicks off the Christmas Season in downtown Nashville. Festivities begin at 5:00 and the tree is lit at 6:00. Santa and Mrs. Claus are there for the kids in the Log Cabin Room. Cookies, hot chocolate, and tea will be served and live music will be played. Get your free“ Christmas in Brown County Wooden Nickel Ornament.”
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will also be there from noon to 4:00 on Saturdays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14. CHILDREN’ S FUND BENEFIT AUCTION DEC. 6 The Brown County Inn will host the 47th Children’ s Fund Auction, raising money to buy clothes for local children in need. It features donated art, crafts, antiques, merchant items, food, gift certificates, and tickets for activities like Holiday World, or Cincinnati Reds games. Auction starts at 6:00 and goes till all is sold. Merchandise can be dropped off at Out of the Ordinary. For pickup call 812-320-2601. Cash donations can be made at PNC Bank in Nashville. SANTA TRAIN DEC. 6 Santa Claus arrives by the Indiana Railroad train in Helmsburg around 8:00 pm. Kids line up to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus on the train and see characters from favorite movies and cartoons. LIGHTS OVER BEAN BLOSSOM“ A Drive Thru Christmas Lights Show” is happening Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 23 from 6:00-9:00 at the Bill Monroe Music Park, 5163 N. State Rd. 135. Tickets are available at the gate for $ 25 per car and online in advance at BillMonroeMusicPark. com for $ 20.
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