Annual Event Serves Up Spectacular Start to Holiday Season

With Main Street adorned in its familiar Christmas finery, the annual tree lighting event, Holiday Spectacular, highlighted the community’s holiday spirit. Mayor Ryan Knipfer, with the help of more than a dozen area kids, led the community countdown for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Traditional lit garland created a festive feel for shoppers taking advantage of specials from local shops and restaurants.

Don and April Grubb were among the many diners taking advantage of the bacon cheeseburger special at Springs Inn.

Eileen Thomas visits with American Bank & Trust employee Melanie Schelske as she served up sweet treats and hot cocoa to event goers in the bank’s Main Street entryway.

Hope Wenzel cashes in on big discounts offered by Baker’s Design during the Holiday Spectacular.

Springs Food Market employee Blake Miller stocks the baskets with the store’s annual baking sale flyer.

Kolousek sisters Kendall, Kennedy and Kenzie shopped ‘til they dropped at Modest Moxie Boutique during the shop local community event.

Friends and neighbors visited on Main Street during Holiday Spectacular.

Judy Winegar, Rhonda Behrens, Diane Leis and Eileen Schooler enjoyed fun, fellowship and Holiday Spectacular specials at Slipperys.