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Christmas in July

β˜€οΈπŸŽ… CHRISTMAS IN JULY EXTRAVAGANZA! πŸŽ…β˜€οΈ

Who says the holidays only come once a year? Beat the valley heat and get your freeze on at the ultimate summer holiday party! The Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds is bringing the North Pole to town for one afternoon onlyβ€”complete with festive music, icy treats, and REAL SNOW!

πŸ“ THE DETAILS

  • When: Saturday, July 25th
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Where: Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds - Eastman Hall
  • Admission: Free to attend!

🍦 CHILL OUT & SIP

  • Jack’s Kid Bar: Kids can cool down and get their freeze on with delicious, icy Frozen Cocoa! 🧊🍫
  • The "Mingle & Jingle" Adult Bar: Grown-ups can beat the heat, socialize, and purchase exclusive, refreshing holiday specialty drinks! πŸΉπŸŽ„

πŸ† THE $100 SHOWDOWNS πŸ†

Do you have what it takes to bring home some cold, hard cash this summer? We are hosting three massive contests, and ONE winner from each category takes home $100!

  • πŸͺ The "Sandy Clause" Cookie-Off Bake-Off: Bring your best, most delicious summer-themed holiday cookies to impress our judges.
  • 🍫 The Candy Bark-Off: Show off your signature homemade candy barkβ€”is your recipe sweet enough to take the top prize?
  • 🌺 The Mele Kalikimaka Best Dressed Contest: Rock your finest tropical holiday attire! Think grass skirts meets Santa hats, or Hawaiian shirts covered in reindeer.

πŸŽ‰ FREE FAMILY FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

  • πŸ›οΈ North PoleGalleria: Shop local crafters, makers, and boutique vendors!
  • 🎢 Live DJ: Rocking the best holiday hits and summer beats to keep the party moving.
  • 🎈 Free Kids' Activities at the Elf Training Camp: Plenty of fun, free games and crafts to keep the little elves busy.
  • ❄️ Snow & Santa Claus: Yes, you read that right! Meet Santa in his summer gear and play in the snow!

πŸ“’ Want to enter a contest or sign up as a vendor? See below

Christmas in July Contest Application
Christmas in July Contest Application
July 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Competition Application $5.00 Enter one, two or all three of our competitions for one fee of $5.00.

Vendor Application

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