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  Downtown Bedford

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2018 Windows of Wonder Winner - Turpen & Deckard LLC Certified Public Accountants

Schedule of Events
Saturday December 1st 2018

Shop Downtown Businesses   
  • Normal Business Hours
  • All around the square
Live Reindeer Exhibit                 
  • 10am - 1pm   
  • Harp Commons Stage 
Open Air Christmas Market
  • 3pm - 7pm   
  • J Street section of the Bedford Square (Between 15th & 16th)
  • Food Trucks & Vendors
  • Christmas Craft & Gift Market
Visit with ELSA!
  • 3pm - 5pm   
  • Downtown Depot    (Corner of 14th & J Street)
  • Bring your own camera to capture the moment
FREE Photo with Santa   
  • 3pm - 5pm   
  • Downtown Depot    (Corner of 14th & J Street)
  • Photos will be uploaded to this website by December 10th
FREE Barrel Train Rides
  • 3pm - 5pm   
  • Downtown Depot    (Corner of 14th & J Street)
  • SMALL Children only
Shoppers Delight Contest - Congrats to our WINNER Erin Mitchell!!!
  • 3pm - 5pm   
  • Check  in at the stairs in front of the Miss Indiana Statue for your chance to win a Downtown Merchants Gift Basket.  See contest details below.
Christmas Carols by Bedford Community Children's Chorus
  • 5:00 - 5:30pm
  • At the steps in front of the Miss Indiana Statue​
Grand Marshal & Lighting Ceremony
  • 5:30pm
  • At the steps in front of the Miss Indiana Statue
  • Grand Marshal Proclamation - Ken & Donna Brumbaugh
  • Lighting of Tree in Harp Commons
Bedford Christmas Parade
  • 6pm
  • Southern Indiana's LARGEST Illuminated Christmas Parade

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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Enjoy Christmas Carols from 5pm to 5:30pm in front of the Miss Indiana Statue on the Courthouse Lawn
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Parade Grand Marshals: Ken & Donna Brumbaugh
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Kick off the Holiday Season ​in Downtown Bedford

CONTEST

Shopper's Delight - Support small business & shop our downtown district on Saturday December 1st.  For every $5.00 you spend with a downtown merchant, you'll be entered for a chance to win the Grand Prize - A Downtown Merchant Gift Basket!  Purchases must be made within the contest period of 8am  -5pm on 12/1/18 to qualify. Bring your receipt to the check in station, located at the Miss Indiana Statue that sits on the west side of the courthouse lawn, in order to get your entries into the contest.  A representative will be stationed there from 3pm to 5pm.  OR you can TEXT a photo of your receipt (showing the date & total purchase amount - more than one photo is fine if need be) with your name to 812-329-4221.


 Open Air Christmas Market - Shop from a variety of vendors on the J Street section of Bedford's Downtown Square from 3pm to 7pm.  There's Christmas decor, handmade items, winter accessories,  jewelry and more! Click HERE to become a vendor.

Windows of Wonder - As you're enjoying the sights of Christmas season downtown, take in the beautifully decorated downtown window displays.   - CONGRATULATIONS TO 2018 Winner Turpen & Deckard LLC CPA

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Food Vendors - Bring your appetite and explore the vendors on J Street along with downtown restaurants.    Inquiring food vendors can submit an application HERE.

FREE PHOTO WITH SANTA & Barrel Train Rides - Visit our beautifully renovated Downtown Depot at the corner of 14th & J Street for a visit with Santa and FREE PHOTO!  Photo opportunities will take place from 3pm - 5pm.  There will also be FREE Barrel Train rides offered to children at the Downtown Depot from 3pm to 5pm.  AND you can bring your camera to take a photo with ELSA!

Grand Marshal & Lighting Ceremony - Honor our Parade Grand Marshals - Ken & Donna Brumbaugh and watch the downtown light up at 5:30pm.  Join us in front of the Miss Indiana Statue, located on the west side of the courthouse at the top of the stairs.

BEDFORD CHRISTMAS PARADE - ​Take in one of Southern Indiana's LARGEST lighted parades at 6pm.  With over 100 illuminated parade entries, this parade is quite a site to see.  This year's theme is Twas the Night Before Christmas.


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2018 SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED
Your contributions are vital to our operation

There's a lot in store for Bedford's Christmas Around the Square, but none of this is possible without  sponsorships and donations.  Please consider becoming a sponsor or making a donation, to continue this festive kick-off to the Christmas season.  
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  • Home
  • Events
    • Fall in Love with Downtown Bedford
    • Bedford Farmers Market
    • Limestone Heritage Festival
    • Christmas Around the Square
    • Parades
  • Downtown Merchants
    • Mother's Day & Father's Day Essay Contest
  • Donations & Fundraisers
  • Photos
    • 2019 Bedford Christmas Parade
    • 2019 Photos with Santa
    • 2019 Limestone Heritage Festival Photos
    • 2018 Bedford Christmas Parade Photos
    • 2018 Santa Photos
    • 2018 Limestone Heritage Photo Gallery
    • 2017 Limestone Heritage Festival
    • 2017 Bedford Christmas Around the Square
    • 2017 Photos with Santa
    • 2016 Photos with Santa
  • Contact
  • Lawrence County Bicentennial Book