KAY ELLINGTON | TEXAS SPUR It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas everywhere you go, in Texas Spur Country, and the towns in our area are making it easier and more festive to shop local for the holidays with special events and festivities.
Here’s a round-up—in chronogical order, so look for Spur at the end—of all the places in our area where you can enjoy special holiday events.
MATADOR
Motley County will be ushering in the Christmas season on November 30. The public is invited to come to downtown Matador, get a start on gifts from local businesses, grab a bite to eat and get a glimpse of Christmas magic, including Matador’s first-ever lighted Christmas parade.
Santa will be on hand, along with a variety of food trucks in downtown Matador. Discounts from downtown merchants begin at 4 p.m.
The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who will be at the Motley County Library. The library will also have a bake sale, a book sale, this year’s official Texas Christmas ornament for sale, and hot Christmas punch for sale at the bake sale.
The library also hosts the kiddie store where everything there is for sale for $1.
The Motley County Museum will also be open during late night shopping and will have historic books and collectibles for sale, along with the Motley County 100th Reunion souvenir book, and meet-and-greet author signings.
Library events are 4 to 8 p.m. Downtown shopping events are 4 to 9 p.m.
For more than a decade, Jayton has celebrated Winterfest, and this year’s festivities will be Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come out and support local vendors and students Saturday at the Kent County Emergency Services building. A wide variety of items will be available for your Christmas shopping needs, including: Home decor, baked and canned goods, jewelry and personal care items. Enjoy some homemade pie by the slice from the Mams and Grams group and chili and cornbread from the Jayton junior class.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping in from 1-3 p.m. and kids can decorate cookies and get their reindeer food after they see Santa.
After holiday shopping, there will be a lighted Christmas parade in downtown Jayton.
CROSBYTON
The Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting “Christmas in the Barn” on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Ericson Farm and Ranch Museum from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There will be a chili cook-off, and bowls of chili can be purchased with a drink for $5.00.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, as will be the Mariachis de Matadores of Texas Tech which will play special Christmas music as will the Crosbyton Chieftain band.
Booths are available for free. To reserve a booth space, call the Crosbyton Chamber at (806) 853-7140.
SPUR
An annual tradition in Spur, “Late Night Shopping” will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 in downtown Spur. The Spur Community Center will be holiday market central from 5 to 8 p.m. with vendors offering special holiday finds and tasty treats.
The Spur Masonic Lodge will host their annual pancake supper from 6 to 8 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at The Palace Theater, 422 Burlington Ave., at 7 p.m.
A variety of businesses and eateries will be open downtown, including The Texas Spur, Spur Hardware, The Spur Mercantile, Ole Town Café, and Turnaround Top Café.
To reserve a booth contact the Spur Chamber of Commerce at (806) 271-3097 or email at spurchamber@gmail.com.
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