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2009 Christmas in Columbia theme is Christmas Dreams

Chairpersons are taken reservations for booth rentals until November 27, and for decorating contests and parade entries until November 30, 2009

"Christmas Dreams" has been chosen as the theme for the 2009 Christmas in Columbia Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 4, 5, 6, 2009.



The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce is already accepting reservations for booth space, decorating contest entries, and entries for the Christmas Parade.

Nancy Cozby is chairperson for booth rentals

The chairperson for the booth rentals is Nancy Cozby, who can be contacted at (270) 385-9213 or messages can be left for her at the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce at (270) 384-6020. Inside booths for arts, crafts and goodies are $25 for an 8 x 10 spot. Outside food venders spots are $35. Vendor are reminded that the deadline for booth rentals is Thursday, November 27, 2009.

Sheila Hare is chairperson for the decorating contest

Sheila Hare is chairperson for the Christmas Decorating contest. She may be reached at (270) 384-4399 or messages may be left for her at the Chamber office at (270) 384-6020.The deadline to register for the Christmas Decorating Contest is Monday, November 30, 2009. Judging will be on Thursday, December 3, 2009.

Three categories are open for residences:
  1. Best Interior
  2. Best Exterior
  3. Best Use of Lights
Each category is eligible for a cash prize of $100 and a plaque.
There is one category for Businesses
  • Best exterior
The winner of the business award will be given a one-year possession of the trophy plaque with a plate added for the business.

Several divisions for Parade entries

There will be several categories for the parade, with a first place for float division award of $400 for the Adair County entry:
ADAIR COUNTY
  • Float Division:
    • 1st Place, $400.00
    • 2nd Place, $300.00
    • 3rd Place, $200.00
    • 4th Place, $100.00

  • Non-Float Division
    • 1st Place, $100.00
    • 2nd Place, $75.00
    • 3rd Place, $50.00


OUT of COUNTY
  • Float Division:
    • 1st Place, $350.00
    • 2nd Place, $250.00

JUDGES GUIDELINES
  • Use of Lights: 20 points
  • Theme: 20 points
  • Originality: 20 points
  • Creativity: 20 points
  • Overall: 20 points
Call the Chamber to register for the parade, at (270) 384-6020 no later than November 27, 2009. The Chamber office is located at 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY.


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