Christmas

sip n' shop - street vendor event along side the parade

December 4th, 2025 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 4th 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

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.

Best baker and best lil' Baker in callahan County contest

🎉🍰 CALLING ALL CALLAHAN COUNTY BAKERS! 🍰🎉
Are your baked goodies the talk of every family gathering?
Does your kid whip up treats that could melt Santa’s heart?
Then it’s time to PROVE IT!

The Cross Plains Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2025 Best Baker (18+) & Best Lil’ Baker (Under 18) Baking Contest—and we want YOU to throw on that apron and join the fun!

🥧 WHAT TO ENTER?
Any baked dessert you love making — pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bars, and more! If it came from your oven, it belongs in this contest.

📍 WHERE TO TURN IN YOUR ENTRY:
Bring your baked creation to Cottonwood Downtown Café,
240 N Main Street, on December 2nd between 3 PM – 5 PM.

🏆 WHEN WILL WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
Winners will be revealed during the magical Sip-N-Shop on Thursday, December 4th!

✨ WHAT YOU COULD WIN:
• A fantastic prize
• Recognition across Callahan County
• The official title & bragging rights for ALL of 2025!
• Plus—your dessert may just become legendary.

💲 ENTRY FEE:
• $10 per entry
• $7 for each additional entry per person
Why enter just one treat when you can enter them all?

⏳ DEADLINE TO REGISTER: DECEMBER 1ST, 2025
This is your moment—don’t miss it!

🔥 Whether you're a master baker or a young kitchen superstar in the making, this is your chance to shine. Let’s see who rises to the top—literally!

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. 4th! 🎅🛍️

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

Buy raffle tickets

December Activities

Christmas Events

sip n' shop - street vendor event along side the parade

December 4th, 2025 from 4 to 9 pm on Main Street

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

We Want your Float in the Parade!

Best baker and best lil' Baker in callahan County contest

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH RAFFLE ✨🎄