Candy Canes On Main Dec 6 & 7, 2024

Candy Canes On Main

December 6 @ 6:30 pm

December 7 9 am – 4 pm

CANDY CANES ON MAIN
INVITES YOU TO JOIN US!!

Experience a Home Town Christmas with us!!

Event kicks off with a fantastic lighted Parade that travels through downtown Casey, Illinois.

Starts at 6:30 PM
on December 6, 2024

The festivities continue on
Saturday, December 7th — 9 to 4

 

A LIGHTED NIGHT-TIME PARADE

6:30 PM Dec. 6, 2024

Parade route, and line-up map are below

Can not attend…view the parade via
our Facebook page LIVE as it passes
through the downtown area!!

 

STORY TIME WITH SANTA

December 6 @ 7:30 pm

Santa will read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” from the World’s Largest Mailbox.

Starlight Shopping in Downtown Casey

Downtown shops will be open
until 8:30 pm on December 6th.

 

GINGERBREAD BOUNCE HOUSE

Located on West Main Street

Saturday, December 7th 9 am to 4 pm

Gingerbread Bounce House
& Inflatable Bumper Cars

 

GINGERBREAD CONTEST

Vote for your favorite entry during the
Candy Canes on Main Event.
3 Entry Levels!!

LOCATION: Wildflour Bakery,
20 W General Robey, Casey
(in the upstairs loft)

Entry Requirements:

EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
All exposed materials must be 100% edible.

INTERIOR WALLS
Can be supported by a non-edible base. Must not be visible.

CAN I USE A KIT?
Kits are allowed, and creativity is encouraged!!

WHAT IS THE ENTRY DEADLINE?
Reserve a space for your entry by Nov 29 so we can prepare adequate space for display.

WHEN DO I DELIVER THE ENTRY?
Entries should be delivered to Wildflour Bakery, 20 W General Robey, Casey, IL 62420, on Thursday – Dec 5th, from 10 am to 3 pm

HOW WILL THE ENTRY BE JUDGED?
The winner will be determined by those visiting the exhibit. Each vote is $1. There is no limit on the amount of votes a person may place.

Questions, Email Jeanette: [email protected]


 


The very first Candy Canes on Main Event was held in 2015. It was started by the downtown businesses in Casey, Illinois. The original goal of this event remains unchanged as we continue to provide a hometown Christmas celebration that promotes shopping local during the Christmas season.

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