St. Nicholas Festival

Start: Saturday, December 2, 2023 11:00AM
End: Saturday, December 2, 2023 3:00PM

Meet? St. Nicholas, the gift giver behind the legend that spread around the ?world. ??Join us for International Food and holiday fun at this FREE ?family event. The 7th annual St. Nicholas Festival will be bigger and better than ever!? Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11-3 PM. https://www.orthodoxjackson.com/Festival Reserve a Vendor Booth to sell your arts and crafts! ?https://www.orthodoxjackson.com/Vendor INTERNATIONAL FOOD ?Baklava, Piroshki, Hummus, and more! ST. NICHOLAS WALK ?Learn about the real St. Nicholas and the generosity that inspired the holiday! NATIVITY PETTING ZOO ?Enjoy a free petting zoo with Nativity Animals! CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ?Arts and Crafts from Local Vendors! MUSIC PERFORMANCES ?Traditional Byzantine Music performances by the St. Nicholas Orthodox Choir! CANNED FOOD DRIVE ?Bring canned goods to benefit the St. Brigid Food Pantry! TOYS FOR TOTS ?Bring unwrapped toys to donate for the Toy Drive! PARISH TOURS ?Learn about ancient church history, art, and the Orthodox liturgical tradition! FAMILY FUN ?Craft sales! Cookie Walk! Dessert Auction! Coffee and Cocoa! FREE Bounce Houses! Ugly Sweater Contest! (Prizes for Adult and Kids category) Balloons and Candy! FREE Crafts for Kids! Photobooth! Fire pit! Bingo!