The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 41 years of bringing the community of Bay Minette together for shared memories and holiday spirit at its annual Christmas Festival.

Located at Courthouse Square Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., festival-goers can expect to see over 100 art and crafts and food vendors as well as a kid’s zone to keep the little ones busy. There will be live entertainment and performances.

“Growing up in Bay Minette, I always looked forward to the cherished memories creates at Christmas Fest,” Marketing, Design and Projects Coordinator Callie Roley said. “From the Prize Ball Drop to the annual lighting ceremony on Friday and the fun and festive twilight parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m., the Christmas Festival aims to help provide these delightful memories and help bring our community together during the holiday season."

The Bay Minette Public Library will have Bedtime Stories with Santa at 6:30 p.m., which includes serving hot chocolate, cookies and pictures with Santa. On Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Pearl and Addies, located at 20 Hand Ave., will serve breakfast with Santa as a special guest. A few doors down from Pearl and Addies, Studio Seven will have Santa Minis with the ladies available to purchase from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

City of Bay Minette Recreation Director Blake Clark will be honored at this year’s grand marshall. According to a news release, Clark has helped make Bay Minette a fun, family atmosphere. Since Clark has taken on the role of recreation director, he has helped bring in new pickleball courts, an outdoor volleyball area, new events at the Sports Complex and a Jolly Jamboree on Dec. 18-20.

“Blake has provided a new and fun way to get involved in our community,” Executive Director Kristina Pittman said. “We look forward to seeing Blake grow in this position and all the new ideas he has to offer.”