Winter Festival 2010 is upon us! This year it starts on January 23^rd and goes through January 31, 2010.

There are many of your old favorites along with what will be come your new favorites this year.  The Chili cook-off, the Winter Festival Concert (XPN Welcomes Daniela Cotton), and the Parade, but look for some new and updated offerings such as the Taste of Winter Fest and the Photo Tour.

You will have the opportunity to visit over 30 free events as well as 5 ticketed events. For a complete listing of events and to learn more, click on Events on the Winter Festival site.  Tickets are currently on sale for all of the ticketed events – click on the Tickets link on the Winter Festival site to purchase.  Most events sell out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets early.

Proceeds from the Festival go to many local organizations in need.  You can also place donations,  in canisters at all events and along the parade route.  Non-perishable food items would be great, to help fill shelves of the organizations in need.

Please email me if you have any questions about the events.  Hope to see you there!