Winterfest 2024


Friday, November 29 - Hoxie, Kansas

Grab your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful day of shopping, food, fellowship, and fun in beautiful downtown Hoxie as we kick off the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving!

Schedule of Events

All-day, "RETAIL THERAPY" - Get a jump start on your holiday shopping!

  • Remember...Shop local, Eat local, Spend local, and ENJOY local!

3:30 p.m., FREE MATINEE MOVIE:  "The Star - The Story of the First Christmas" - Hoxie High School Auditorium, 1625 Queen Ave (doors open at 3:00 p.m.)

  • Bring the whole family for a free movie screening sponsored by AmberMed. A free bag of candy and water will be provided.

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6 p.m., CHRISTMAS LIGHTING - Main Street, next to First State Bank

  • Gather at Main Street and Sheridan Avenue as we ‘count down’ and ‘flip the switch’ on the Christmas lights and ornaments.

6 to 8 p.m., FOOD & FELLOWSHIP - Main Street

  • Enjoy strolling down Main Street shopping, eating, drinking, and being ‘merry’, while enjoying holiday tunes DJ'd by David Cressler with Rockin' Thunder Music. Tune your dials to 91.3 FM to enjoy the music!
  • Photos with Santa - Take your picture with the Jolly Elf himself, good ol' Santa Claus, at Bottle KAP Studios, 721 Main Street. Kids can pick up a free candy bag compliments of Sheridan County Economic Development, Heim TV & Appliance, Watkins Realty & Insurance Agency, LLC, and Hirsch & Abbott Law Office. Photos are on your own this year so be sure to bring phones or cameras.
  • Hayrack Rides & Children's Train Rides - Bundle up and enjoy hayrack rides provided by Sealock Inc. and Rob Schamberger. Loading and unloading will occur in front of First State Bank. The Babes in Toyland will want to climb aboard the Santa Express Train provided by the Hoxie Hot Rodders (Lion’s Club) running east on Sheridan Ave (loading by JD's). This year will also feature the Nex-Tech Train ride option for the littles.
  • Bonfire - Grab a loved one and warm up by the bonfire located on Sheridan and Main. Oscar’s and Christ Community Church (located inside 7 Rhodes Beef) will be providing complimentary s’more kits to enjoy at the bonfire.
  • Kiddo Craft Activity - Stop by the Bowen Scout house to decorate a wooden Christmas Ornament. The craft activity is sponsored by the local Scout Organizations.

Participating Vendors List

  • 7 Rhodes Beef Co. - Onsite - Chili
  • Bainter Oil - Onsite - Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
  • Bites & Delights by Denise Schmitz - In Front of Bainter Construction - Selling biscotti, chex mix, assorted homemade jellies and soups
  • Bottle KAP Studios - Onsite - Santa + Hoxie Masons Car Raffle Sales
  • Christ Community Church - 7 Rhodes Beef Co. - S'mores & Hot Chocolate
  • Equity Bank - Onsite - Scones, Cookies, Hot Apple Cider and Coffee
  • First State Bank - Onsite - SoupGreat Plains Auto & Hardware - Onsite - Cookies & Hot Chocolate + In-House Drawings
  • Heim TV & Appliance - Onsite - Sales + In-House Drawing
  • Hirsch & Abbott Law Office - Onsite - Cinnamon Rolls
  • Hoxie Implement - Corner of Main St/across from JD's - Brats, Popcorn and Soda
  • Jams, Jellies & More - Carol Farber - The Sheridan Sentinel - Selling products
  • Nex-Tech - Onsite - Chicken Noodle Soup and Ginger Snap Cookies
  • Oscar’s - Onsite - S'mores Kits
  • The Elephant Bistro & Bar - Onsite - Appetizers and Drinks available to order; Holiday Gift Baskets for sale
  • The Sheridan Sentinel - Onsite - Caramel Apples
  • Woofter Pump & Well - at Bainter Oil - Water/Pop

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8 p.m., PRIZE DRAWINGS - Main Street, next to First State Bank

  • NEW THIS YEAR, pick up a Vendor map and get stamps from at least four of the participating businesses/organizations. Then, return your completed map to First State Bank to become eligible for the prize drawings to take place at 8 p.m. in front of the bank. Must be present to win.
  • Sheridan County Business Bucks will be awarded as well as a variety of wonderful prizes/gifts provided by area businesses.


Questions? Contact Us

Sheridan County Economic Development Corporation
c/o Kerissa Payne, Program Officer
736 Main St, PO Box 445
Hoxie, KS 67740

785-677-5090
[email protected]


***Please note:  This page will continue to be updated as more details become available.