CHRISTMAS EVENTS
ELF SCAVENGER HUNT....As a part of the Bladen County Christmas, the Elizabethtown – White Lake Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Elf Scavenger Hunt involving local merchants. Those who participate will visit local merchants to locate the E-WL Elf and get their card punched by employees. This scavenger hunt will be a 3 week event, lasting from November 26th until December 18th.
Starting November 26, visitors can download and print or pick up the Elf Scavenger Hunt Card at area merchants, the Chamber Office or during the Saturday events of Christmas at the Farmers Market.
-Chamber Office Address: 207 E Broad Street Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Once a card has been punched at least 10 times, it should be either turned into the last merchant or returned to the Chamber Office to be entered into a raffle contest. All cards that participants wish to be entered into the contest must be returned to the Chamber by December 20th. The lucky winner will receive a giant stocking filled with items donated by local merchants.
Merchants Included in the Elf Scavenger Hunt:
(Merchants are located in Elizabethtown unless otherwise noted.)
Starting November 26, visitors can download and print or pick up the Elf Scavenger Hunt Card at area merchants, the Chamber Office or during the Saturday events of Christmas at the Farmers Market.
-Chamber Office Address: 207 E Broad Street Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Once a card has been punched at least 10 times, it should be either turned into the last merchant or returned to the Chamber Office to be entered into a raffle contest. All cards that participants wish to be entered into the contest must be returned to the Chamber by December 20th. The lucky winner will receive a giant stocking filled with items donated by local merchants.
Merchants Included in the Elf Scavenger Hunt:
(Merchants are located in Elizabethtown unless otherwise noted.)
- Amy’s Boutique
- Barefoot Brew
- Barefoot Sandwich Shop
- Bladen Builders Supply
- Burney’s Sweets & More
- Faith Partners Christian Supply
- Leinwand’s
- Lu Mil Vineyard, Dublin
- Main on Market, Bladenboro
- Mermaid Castle
- People’s Emporium
- Ray’s Furniture
- Shena’s Uniforms & Boutique
- The Wake Shop, White Lake
- Toddler’s & Teens Boutique
- Traxx Vintiques, Clarketon
- Whimsical Florist & Gifts
- Yia Yia’s Gifts & More
WHOVILLE OF TARHEEL
A Christmas Event for the whole family!
Whoville is located at 704 Chicken Foot Road and this event is free to the community. Activities include hayrides, train ride, making ornaments or a Christmas Tree, letter to Santa, eating popcorn while watching the Grinch movie, Grab that Dough, bumper cars, carousel ride, sitting by the campfire and making S'mores, enjoying the lights and fellowshipping and drawings for prizes.
This event will be every Saturday starting December 4th until December 18, 2022 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
They do have vendors that will be selling cupcakes, candied apples and funnel cakes.
A Christmas Event for the whole family!
Whoville is located at 704 Chicken Foot Road and this event is free to the community. Activities include hayrides, train ride, making ornaments or a Christmas Tree, letter to Santa, eating popcorn while watching the Grinch movie, Grab that Dough, bumper cars, carousel ride, sitting by the campfire and making S'mores, enjoying the lights and fellowshipping and drawings for prizes.
This event will be every Saturday starting December 4th until December 18, 2022 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
They do have vendors that will be selling cupcakes, candied apples and funnel cakes.
Christmas at FM Vendor form 2022
Saturday, November 26, 2022 – SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY
Find local vendors with a variety of products set up at the Farmers Market
Performances by local talent
Saturday, December 3, 2022 – ALL ABOUT THE KIDS
9am: Karate demonstrations
10am: Grinch Story hour
11am: Gingerbread Chopped Contest
12 noon: Winners announced
12pm – 1pm: Christmas Cookie Decorating
12 noon – 2pm: Magician
1pm-2pm: Ornament Making
Saturday, December 10, 2022 – SANTA PAWS & CLAWS
9AM – 2PM: Santa Claus available for picture with pets
Mini-adoption – Shelter Pets
Pet micro-chipping
Complimentary nail trimmings from Barking Lot
Other vendors
11AM – 12PM: Registration for Ugly Sweater Pet Costume Look-Alike Contest
12PM: Winner Announced Pet Costume Contest ($10 Barefoot Brew Gift Certificate)
Saturday, December 17, 2022 – FOODIES CHRISTMAS
9am – 2pm: Cooking Demonstration
How to make a local gift basket
Locally made Holiday drinks
Local food related vendors
Cake & Pie Contest
9am – 10am: Drop off entrees
12pm: JudgingTo be a vendor, download and fill out the vendor form.
Christmas at FM Vendor form 2022
Forms can be emailed to tdennison@elizabethtownnc.org or mailed to Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 306, Elizabethtown NC 28337.
Christmas Grove of Trees Decorating Contest
Christmas at the Farmers Market – tree reservation
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Valley Health are sponsoring a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest as part of Christmas at the Farmers Market. Individual, families and organizations are encouraged to reserve and decorate a live Christmas Tree by end-of-business on November 23.
The theme of this year’s contest is “Christmas Past, Present and Future”.
Participants are encouraged to decorate their tree based on the theme. There is a limit of 10 trees.
Sponsorship and reservation of a tree is $20, which will benefit the Empty Stocking Fund.
During the Saturdays of Christmas at the Farmers Market, visitors will be able to vote on their favorite tree for $1, which will also go to the Empty Stocking Fund.
At 2:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 17, the votes will be counted and the first, second and third place winners will be announced.
Christmas at the Farmers Market – tree reservation
The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Valley Health are sponsoring a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest as part of Christmas at the Farmers Market. Individual, families and organizations are encouraged to reserve and decorate a live Christmas Tree by end-of-business on November 23.
The theme of this year’s contest is “Christmas Past, Present and Future”.
Participants are encouraged to decorate their tree based on the theme. There is a limit of 10 trees.
Sponsorship and reservation of a tree is $20, which will benefit the Empty Stocking Fund.
During the Saturdays of Christmas at the Farmers Market, visitors will be able to vote on their favorite tree for $1, which will also go to the Empty Stocking Fund.
At 2:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 17, the votes will be counted and the first, second and third place winners will be announced.
LIGHTING OF THE LAKE – WHITE LAKE LIGHTS*
-Sponsored by Duke Energy
-Tour around White Lake to see the lights and decorations.
-Public viewing points will be at Goldston’s Pier, Camp Clearwater, TimberLodge, and White Lake Marine.
Registration due by Nov. 30
Voting opens on Dec. 5
-Sponsored by Duke Energy
-Tour around White Lake to see the lights and decorations.
-Public viewing points will be at Goldston’s Pier, Camp Clearwater, TimberLodge, and White Lake Marine.
Registration due by Nov. 30
Voting opens on Dec. 5