Join us for a magical day at the Over The River Holiday Festival in Fergus Falls on December 7th! The festivities kick off with Santa landing at the Fergus Falls airport, where kids can meet and snap a picture with the jolly man himself. From there, the fun continues throughout the day with carriage rides, Trishaw rides, The Otter Cove Drive through Festival of Lights up at the Kirkbride, and a variety of unique activities like axe throwing, live music, and exciting shows. You can also shop at the artisan markets for one-of-a-kind gifts, indulge in tasty treats from local food trucks, and enjoy the festive atmosphere that fills the air. The celebration wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night sky. This is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends—don’t miss out on the fun!
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Event Highlights
- Santa’s Arrival
- Location: Fergus Falls Airport
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Kids and families can take pictures with Santa.
- Santa Downtown
- Location: Springboard for the Arts
- Time: 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM
- Photos with Santa and his Elves.
- Light Exchange
- Location: Otter Tail Power
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Swap old holiday lights for new ones.
- Carriage Rides
- Location: Kaddatz Galleries Front
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Arts and Artisan Market
- Location: Kaddatz Galleries
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Vendors, family art activities, watercolor exhibitions, art raffles, refreshments, and the gift shop.
- Makes Market At Outstate Brewing. Vendors with original gifts and specials in the coffee shop. (10 AM-5PM)
- Additional Activities
- Stained glass ornament-making.
- 2nd Annual Girl Scout TROOP 31023 Holiday Event at LRAC Gallery (10 AM to 3 PM)
- Swag Bag Strut.
- Frozen-themed photo ops with cider at Spies Park (12 PM – 5 PM).
- Live music and carolers downtown.
- Music at Spies Park (12 PM – 5 PM) by various artists.
- Axe throwing and beer poking on Court Street with Fergus Brewing.
- Food trucks (11 AM – 5 PM).
- Hot cocoa stands and information booths.
- Window display voting.
- Otter Cove Festival of Lights presented by Leighton Media (5pm to 9pm)
- Organized by Otter Cove.
- Public Library Activities
- TBD.
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Includes window display winner announcement, choir performances, and fireworks.
- Enjoy a good beer while watching the fireworks at Outstate Brewing
Court Street Activities
- Axe throwing.
- Beer poking with Fergus Brewing.
- Food trucks from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Window display voting and more!
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