By Celia Case
Bridgeton will be hosting its annual Country Christmas celebration starting Black Friday! Join us for two big weekends: Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, 2020. Hours are Fridays & Saturdays 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Shops will be open and full of gifts. The 1878 Barn, Collom’s General Store and the Artisans Barn at the Mill will be open with vendors. Some Covered Bridge Festival vendors will be present and there will be new ones as well!
Kids can come visit Santa in the 1822 Case Log Cabin, both Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a meal at Collom’s General Store and visit the Bridgeton Mill for yummy baked goods and organic stone ground products. Shop at the 1878 House, 1822 Log Cabin,Old Barn New, the Mill and Collom’s for gifts, antiques, and handmade crafts. Listen to live Christmas music with Bill Robison and his Wabash Valley String Posse in the 1878 Barn. Take a carriage ride the first weekend, and soak up a little of that small town Christmas spirit while you enjoy the lights and decorations in the historic district.
Skip the crowded big stores and enjoy your shopping this year! There’s no admission and plenty of free parking.
Take a scenic drive through the hills and valleys of beautiful southern Parke County. Bridgeton is located 9 miles south of Rockville, or take State Road 59 North from Brazil to the Bridgeton highway sign, or travel east of Rosedale 8 miles. Just follow the signs to Bridgeton. For further information call 765- 548-2093.
