Christmas in the Village:Fairgrounds the site for holiday program
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The historic Fairfield Village was busy with families stepping back in time, visiting the many buildings open for their enjoyment.
Children got a glimpse of a one-room school at the High Top School, enjoyed a petting zoo, got to get up close with an American miniature horse and learn a little history by visiting the encampment of the sons and daughters of the Confederacy.
JA president Tonya Scott presented a slate of entertainers including the Warren County Pionerettes, students of Paula’s Dance Academy, Pat and Wally Bigbee, Church of Latter Day Saints Primary Choir, Covenant Academy Choir, First United Methodist Angel Band, Lucy and Emma Haston, Brownie Girl Scout Troop 2973 and the God Squad from Pioneer Community Baptist Church, all performing on the grandstand stage.
A musical program was held in the village by First Presbyterian’s Handbell Choir, complimentary popcorn was available at Ben Lomand Telephone, cookies and drinks were given to guests at the Warren County Jail and the Cider House was manned by Junior Auxiliary members handing out hot cider and homemade cookies.
Santa and Mrs. Claus were escorted by the 2005 Junior Miss Warren County Sarah Fryar and 2005 JA Little Sister Kristen Bouldin. The village courthouse was transformed into a children’s candyland, filled with oversized candy decorations and gingerbread men and houses. Santa’s elves assisted the children with their special visit and took a complimentary photograph with Santa. The special event was chaired by LeAnne Grissom and Natalie Miller.
With Christmas tree lights twinkling throughout the village, holiday music drifting from the radio station and holiday decorations everywhere, it was hard for even the toughest Scrooge not to get in the holiday spirit.