North Baldwin Christmas Festival This Weekend

The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is holding the 40th annual Christmas Festival in Bay Minette today at 11 a.m.-7 pm. and tomorrow at 8 a.m.-7 p.m. While the event has often been around Blackburn Park, this year, it will return to its original location at Baldwin County Courthouse Square. Features include more than 100 arts and crafts vendors; food vendors; a children’s area; live music and performances; and the traditional Ping Pong Ball Drop, tree lighting and Christmas parade. Also, the 2022 Christmas Fest 5K & Fun Run will be held tomorrow at nearby Blackburn Park. The 5K, which can be entered for $30, begins at 8 a.m. The fun run, which can be entered for $25, begins at 9 a.m. The runs have multiple winning categories, including best costumes, for prizes.