Final weekend for ‘Lights Under the Big Sky’
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RONAN — Giant reindeer with illuminated antlers are popping up on the Ronan Lake County Fairgrounds, and the Grinch is swinging from wreaths on the Horticulture Building. It’s time for Lights Under the Big sky, the annual winter lights extravaganza. Thousands of lights made their debut Friday, Dec. 9. The event will also welcome visitors on Dec. 16 and 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.
As a special fun The City of Ronan’s Parade of Lights began at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 and made its through Ronan to end at the fairgrounds, where the Chamber of Commerce held its Holiday Treasures Drawing.
Guests can walk around the fairgrounds, lit up with millions of LED lights and flickering fire pits here and there for hand warming and visiting with friends. Santa will be in his house every night talking to children about Christmas wishes from 5:30 to 8:30. Find selfie spots for family photos or admire the vignettes. Kids can go to the Horticulture Barn for activities and to the animal barn for story time.
Inside the Community Center there’s a grove of Christmas trees, decorated by locale non-profit organizations, and everyone gets to vote for his or her favorite. The three trees who get the most votes win prizes.
To kick off the holiday season, the Community Center is also home to a Christmas market with unique gifts and seasonal treats to tempt everyone. Also there will be music to enjoy every night of Lights Under the Big Sky.
Bring the whole family; it’s $4 per person, families of six or more $20, with four-year-olds and younger free.
