ADA  CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES YOU TO THE

“Old Fashioned Family Christmas” Festival

December 4-7, 2025 in Ada, MN

Thursday, December 4

9 am- 12 pm–Christmas Open House at Frandsen Bank Meat & cheese tray, Christmas Goodies, Cider & Coffee.

11 am- 1:00 pm–Annual Soup and Pie Day Drive-Up/Take Out at St. Joseph Catholic Church Dine in or take out our great homemade soups and pies! Also a Bake Sale!   (Fundraiser)

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 Friday, December 5

 9am—4 pm—Holiday Open House at Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union.  Enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, treats & a Christmas gift.  Special Holiday cash loans.

 9am—4 pm—Holiday Open House at BMO Bank  Enjoy holiday treats, coffee & cider. Also, Protecting Yourself discussions against scams.

​ 4-6 pm - Holiday Cheer Sampling at the Ada Liquor Store

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 Saturday,  December 6

 9 –12 pm -Farmers Market @ Kinfolk (314 E. Main St) Featuring local growers, bakers, makers & youth entrepreneurs                

 9 am—2:30 pm—Huge Craft/Vendor Show at Ada-Borup-West School (Cougar Den)

    *Salvation Army Bell Ringers

    *FCCLA Food Drive outside Cougar Den to help 10 families of the school district over Christmas break.  (non-perishable food or monetary donations welcome

    *Local artist Buffy Rockstad offering Fingerprint Ornament making (one of the first spots when entering the Cougar Den)

 9  - 11 am—Coffee & Rolls at Ada-Borup-West School Commons (fundraiser Hegne Hustlers 4-H & Woodland 4-H)

 9  - 11 am—Shopping for Mom & Dad with Santa’s Elves at Ada-Borup-West School, Ms Crompton's Room.  Watch for signs when entering the school.  Free. Event!  Sponsored by ECFE

10 am – 1 pm -25th Annual Norman County Vintage Snowmobile Club’s Show & Chili Cook-off at Main Street Bar.  All ages welcome, all sleds welcome!! Free Registration 10 am-12 pm.  Awards at 1:00 pm for each class 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, Classic 85+, Best in Show, People’s Choice, & Vintage Attire.  Youth Class (non-judged)  Youth 10  & under will get a prize for bringing a snowmobile. Swap Area (limit 1 trailer and pick-up per person)  No charge.  Hot Chocolate and Smores for the kids!   Follow on Face book: Norman County Snowmobile Club.

11 am – 1 pm – Chili Cook-off for Vintage Snowmobile Club Members at Main Street Bar. Bring chili by 11 am.  Trophy and bragging rights to winner.  (Join the Club!)  Suggested donation $5.  (Bring your Chili by 11 am)

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Santa Claus, Live Music, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Lunch and more!

11 am—1 pm—Santa Claus arrives in Ada at the Ada-Borup-West School Multi-Purpose Room!  Event includes Cookie Decorating & Craft Projects.  **  Lunch served by Norman County 4-H Clubs.  11 am—2 pm—Music by the Cathy Erickson Band   Visit Santa, craft projects,  treats for kids & decorate cookies!  (sponsors: American Legion, Ada VFW, Ada-Borup-West FCCLA, City of Ada, Borup Community Club Gaming 01894, Arvig & Ada Chamber of Commerce)

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11 am - 2 pm - Lunch served in Ada-Borup-West School Commons.  Soup & sandwiches, hot dogs, bars & beverages.  (Fundraiser Hegne Hustlers 4-H & Woodland 4-H)

 1—4 pm—Give Warmth & Greet Santa at Thrivent (215 W. Main St.)  Thrivent & the Ada Biogirls will be collecting new and gently used coats/winter gear to give to families in need.   Bring your donation, greet Santa (fmsanta.com), enjoy hot

Cocoa, shop deals at MegPie Boutique, taste yummy samples at Westside Nutrition & enjoy Christmas music!

 2 pm—Christmas Movie in the Ada Event Center with free popcorn. Bring a pillow or blanket for your comfort.

 3 pm—Ada-Borup-West School Theater presents  “Mary Poppins Jr”.  Free Admission for all students K-12

sponsored by Little Learners. . (An Ada Food Shelf donation box will be available donations of non-perishable food items.)

 4 pm—Christmas Movie in the Ada Event Center with free popcorn. Bring a pillow or blanket for your comfort.

 4:30– 7 pm— Live Nativity Scene with Live Animals at Zion Lutheran Church.  Hot Cocoa & Bake Sale with lots of goodies in Church. Proceeds go to the Zion Lutheran Youth Group  (West 3rd and Jamison Drive) Parking available on north side of church)

 4:30—10 pm—Huge Light Display Drive by at 209 N. Jamison Drive (Mike and Angie Nelson’s Christmas wonderland) Across from Zion Lutheran Church

5 pm - Caroling starts at the Benedictine Care Community then to Mission Court and possibly Sommerfield Apartments.  When done, they will meet at Kinfolk for a cozy soup potluck and time to relax and enjoy each other's company

 7 pm—Ada-Borup-West School Theater presents “Mary Poppins Jr”   School Auditorium. Adults $8, Students $5

Sunday,  December 7

12 pm—Ada-Borup-West School Theater presents “Mary Poppins Jr” School Auditorium.  Adults $8, Students $5