Christmas Events
sip n' shop - street vendor event along side the parade
December 3rd, 2026 from 4 to 9 pm on Main Street
Join us for a magical night of shopping and holiday cheer at the Sip N’ Shop on Thursday, December 3rd from 4–9 PM, happening right alongside the Cross Plains Christmas Parade & Santa’s visit!
We’re inviting all types of vendors to take part in this festive evening:
Holiday gifts, crafts, and unique finds 🛍
- Fresh baked goods 🍪
- Sweet treats & desserts 🥧
- Refreshing drinks 🥤
- Food trucks
- Gifts and Trinkets
- Holiday Decor
- Toys
Why you should attend:
🎶 A fun crowd already gathered for the parade
🥂 Vendors may also choose to offer free sips or small hors d’oeuvres to pair with their products — adding an extra sparkle to the shopping experience!
It will be a magical night!
This is one of the biggest nights of the year downtown, and the perfect opportunity to showcase your business to families, shoppers, and holiday lovers enjoying the festivities.
👉 Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Sign up now and be part of this joyful evening of shopping, sipping, and celebrating the season.
We Want your Business to Participate in the Sip & Shop!
Do you Have a local business with a physical location in Cross Plains? Join us for Sip & Shop 2025
This form is for Brick and Mortar Businesses only. Fill out the Sip & Shop Application.
**For sidewalk vendors, use links above.
We Want your Float in the Parade!
Christmas Parade-Thursday, December 3rd
Fill out the Parade Entry Form Here. You will receive parade instructions via e-mail prior to the parade. IT'S FREE TO ENTER
Best baker and best lil' Baker in callahan County contest
🎄🍪 DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CROSS PLAINS' BEST BAKER IN CALLAHAN COUNTY?! 🧁🥧
Are your homemade goodies the talk of every family gathering? Does your kid whip up treats that could melt Santa's heart? 🎅❤️
Well, dust off those mixing bowls, grab your favorite recipes, and get ready to PROVE IT!
The Cross Plains Chamber of Commerce is bringing back our BEST BAKER CHRISTMAS COMPETITION for 2026! 🎄🏆
We're looking for the best bakers in town, from seasoned kitchen pros to our youngest rising stars!
🏆 TWO CATEGORIES:
- 🥧 Best Baker: Ages 18 and older
- 🧁 Best Lil' Baker: Under 18
🍰 WHAT CAN YOU ENTER?
If you can bake it, we want to taste it! Pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cobblers, and all those delicious family recipes passed down through generations!
Baked desserts ONLY!
💰 ENTRY FEES:
- $20 per entry
- OR 2 entries for $30!
Why stop at one when you've got TWO recipes that could take home the title?!
📍 WHEN & WHERE TO TURN IN YOUR GOODIES:
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026
Cross Plains Housing Authority
233 N. Main Street, Cross Plains
⏰ All desserts MUST be turned in no later than 5:30 PM!
🎅 WHEN WILL WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
Join us on Thursday, December 3rd, during our Christmas Parade & Sip-N-Shop festivities, when we'll crown our 2026 Best Baker and Best Lil' Baker! 🏆
✨ WHAT'S AT STAKE?
🎁 Prizes for our winners!
🏆 The official title of Cross Plains' BEST BAKER!
📣 Recognition and bragging rights for an ENTIRE YEAR!
❤️ And most importantly, a chance to show off those baking skills and bring a little extra sweetness to our community!
🔥 Think Grandma's pecan pie is unbeatable? Have a secret cookie recipe everyone begs you to make? Or a little baker at home who's ready to show the grown-ups how it's done?
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!
Let's see what Cross Plains has been baking up! 🎄🍪
👇 SIGN UP BELOW AND LET THE CHRISTMAS BAKING BEGIN!
🎅 Ready… Set… BAKE! 🥧🧁🍪
🎄✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH RAFFLE ✨🎄
Y’all… this is NOT your average wreath.
This beauty is loaded with over $500 in prizes, and one lucky winner will take it home after the Lighted Parade at Sip-N-Shop on Thursday, Dec. 3RD! 🎅🛍️
This incredible wreath includes:
- 7 Lotto scratchers 🍀
- 4 VISA gift cards (each $20 or more) 💳
- $25 – The Butcher Block
- $25 – Snippits
- $20 – Food Plaza (Exxon)
- $20 – Jeans Feedbarn
- $25 – Hardwick’s
- $20 – Dairy Queen
- $20 – A Gent from the Pecos Bookstore
- $25 – J&L Sales
- $25 – Backwoods Texas Style Cafe
- $25 – Lowe’s Market
- $25 – Texas Mercantile
- $25 – Wilda’s Wildflowers
- $25 – Dollar General
- $20 – Subway
- $25 – Mexico City Cafe
- $25 – Lawrence Feed & Supply
- $40 – Donna’s Southern Roots
All from our amazing local businesses — truly one of the best giveaways we’ve ever had! 🎁✨
TICKETS:
$5 each
5 for $20
Welcome to Cross Plains, TX
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for daily updates: https://www.facebook.com/crossplainschamberofcommerce/
Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday-Friday
125 S. Main Street
254-725-7251