CHRISTMAS IN THE WILDS IS A SUCCESS

CHRISTMAS IN THE WILDS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS


Christmas in the Wilds held Friday and Saturday in Cameron County was a huge success both in attendance and financially. Cameron County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tina Johns Lorson noted that at least $10,000. was spent over the two day period. Non-profits, and businesses report brisk business during the event which began Friday night with the Antique Seekers Holiday House Tours.

Tickets for the Holiday House Tour sold out weeks before the event. The Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary ran out of food during Breakfast with Santa. Nearly 400 people were served. Businesses that offered free crafts for children noted that they were busy throughout the afternoon.

Dasher and Dancer posed for pictures throughout the day, but another reindeer brought the crowd to the street. Robert the Reindeer from Smith’s Balloonworks in Williamsport towered above the parade route. Because of the below freezing temperatures filling the 43 foot long and 19 foot high helium balloon took longer than expected. Robert held up the parade for about 20 minutes. The crowd along Fourth Street stood 5 and 6 deep to get a look at the balloon which was sponsored by the Emporium branch of the Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union.

Planning is already underway for Christmas in the Wilds 2010 which will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the founding of Cameron County. Any groups interested in participating are asked to contact the chamber office at 814-486-4314.