SPRINGBORO — The Springboro Community Foundation will be hosting the 35th Annual Christmas in Springboro Festival this weekend.
The event opened with a tree lighting ceremony on Friday and s set to run until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, according to event organizers.
Event organizers say the event provides shopping from local businesses along Main Street as well as over 75 craft vendors.
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There will also be food from local vendors and a beer tent sponsored by Warped Wing.
On Saturday, Nov. 19th, there will be a 5K run/walk at 9:00 am., according to event organizers. There will also be a Christmas Parade with Grand Marshall Wendell Weimerat noon, along with children’s activities including visits from Santa throughout the weekend.
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According to event organizers, each year the goal of the festival is to donate back to local charities within the community.