2009 North Carolina Christmas Festival

Welcome!!

Presented by the Unity Group of North Brunswick

Greetings ALL!

The Unity Group of North Brunswick is in the process of planning the 17^th annual NC Christmas Festival. (December 12, 2009) This year we are planning one of the biggest yet. Last year there were over 60 vendors including crafters, local businesses and food vendors. It was estimated that there were over 10 thousand that viewed the parade and over 3 thousand that attended the festival. The parade had over 100 entries.

History: Since 1992 the Unity Group of North Brunswick which is a non-profit, non political community service organization has provided this festival and parade to the community. The main objective is to provide free entertainment and a parade for all the children and their families of the area. It has been the philosophy of the UGNB that this event is to be provided to all as a community based effort. The Festival has grown steadily ever since that first festival and parade.

General Information

The festival will be located at the Leland Park behind the Leland Town Hall in Leland NC. (Link to MapQuest) The parade will start from the 1st Baptist Church in Leland and finish at the Food Lion entrance (Leland Shopping Center) behind the BB&T bank on Village Road. The festival starts at 9am and the parade will begin at 10am and usually last until 12 noon. VILLAGE ROAD WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 9am on Dec 12^th! There is NO admission charge to the festival and all the entertainment and children’s activities are FREE! Santa Clause is coming and you can have your picture taken FREE with Santa. (Sponsored by CVS Pharmacy) All the entertainment and children’s activities are provided free.  There will be food vendors and a multitude of craft and business vendors attending the festival.

Deadline for ALL Applications is NOVEMBER 1 2009

All applications received after this date will be assessed a late charge-- see form—get them in EARLY!

Ad Sales: Want to help sponsor the festival? The Unity Group does not rely on any one group or government group to pride this festival and parade. We do however fund some of the festival with ad sales from businesses and other organizations. If you would like to have an ad in our 2009 Parade Booklet pleases CLICK Here for an application. Just print out the form, mail in your proof stating the size and mail it in. For more information email Faye Burckhalter at Faye2604@aol.com  or call  Joe Henson at (910) 371-0813

For more information you can email us or call 910 371-9921

Vendor Information Spaces are LIMITED. For more information please. Remember vendors will be allowed to set up starting a 7am on Dec 12 For vendor Application CLICK HERE  For more information you can call Marlene Basker at 910 805-7816 or email basker1@bellsouth.net

A complete vendor list for the Festival click here!!!!

Food Vendors

We have approx 12 spaces for food vendors. All state and local applicable laws, rules and regulations are required to be followed by each food vendor. Food Service Permits will be required from the Brunswick County Health Department. Potable water under pressure, and standard house current electricity can be provided but we are encouraging you to provide your own electricity if you require more power.  Trash and grease disposal is provided. A clean-up fee will be assessed.
For food vendor application click here. for more information regarding food vendors please email john@ncchristmasfestival.com

 For information regarding the Brunswick County Health Dept CLICK HERE or call the BC Health Dept

Parade

The parade is always a highpoint of the festival. Golf Cart parade Friday night Dec 11 has been canceled due to scheduling problems
The Saturday parade will be open to all who want to participate. NO SANTAs PLEASE—Santa coming and will bring up the rear. You must fill out an enclosed application and mail it in ASAP!!! There is no limit but we will not accept any application after Dec 9. To have your entry posted in our Parade Booklet you must have your application and fee to us no later than November 1!! The parade will start at the First Baptist Church in Leland and end at the Food Lion Shopping center behind the BB&T bank. All participants must abide by the rules so that we will have a safe and fun parade. Click here for the application. You will be mailed a placard to be placed in the front window of your parade entry. All parents that bring their kids will be able to drop off their children at the Woodburn Presbyterian Church on Village road. The parade will be lined up in the First Baptist Church parking lot and you will be directed to your staging area by our volunteers. If you have any questions please call 910 371-9921. For an Application CLICK HERE! or email johncrowder@earthlink.net

 Forms

More information to come on this issue….It is understood that Village Road will be under construction during this time but the State has assured us that no construction will take place during this festival.

Entertainment

More information to come