CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF EASTERN OREGON 7 CULTURE & HERITAGE DECEMBER 8�15, 2021 Explore Enterprise during Winterfest on Dec. 11 The event, canceled in 2020, returns with activities, Santa visits, and a lighted parade WINTERFEST Saturday, Dec. 11 Activities starts at 10 a.m. Lighted parade at 5:30 p.m. Enterprise Bill Bradshaw/Wallowa County Chieftain, File Main Street Motors’ fl oat bearing Santa Claus and all the trappings of the North Pole won fi rst place in the fl oat competition during the 2019 Enterprise Winterfest Parade. The 2020 downtown event was canceled due to COVID-19 but returns this year on Saturday, Dec. 11. Go! staff E NTERPRISE — After skipping an event in 2020, Winterfest returns to Enterprise on Satur- day, Dec. 11. Bill Bradshaw/Wallowa County Chieftain, File Chris Evans, right, roasts chestnuts while, from left, Rick Bombaci, Erl McLaughlin and Rob Taylor discuss the merits of the holiday favorite during a previous Enterprise Winterfest. Downtown streets will be closed starting at 10 a.m. for the day’s activities. Christie Huston, with the City of Enterprise, said there will be lots of giveaways for both adults Sponsored by: 3rd Annual COMPETITION The Third Annual County-wide Holiday Decorating Competition is here! Winners Nominate decorations by the 15th. Maps available starting the 17th. www.VisitUnionCounty.org or call 541-963-8588 Heritage Lights E H S M ( / • • • • • • and children and a booth for youth activities. The Santa Barrel train begins at 11 a.m., and St. Nick will be in Santa Land from 2-4:30 p.m. The Enterprise Fire De- partment chili feed begins at 4:30 p.m. and they will be serving until 7 p.m. — or until they run out of food. The lighted parade starts at 5:30 p.m., and burn barrels will be located on most street cor- ners to take off the chill. Huston also said many busi- nesses will stay open late for extra shopping hours. XPERIENCE ERITAGE . . ) TATION USEUM dressed up for the holidays both indoors and out! Check our Facebook event page for special activities and guests. 5pm-7pm December 3 & 4 • December 10 & 11 • December 17 & 18 Admission is FREE • Donations are appreciated