Celebrate the Holiday Season in Eagle River: Merry Merchant Munch & Winter Wonderland Celebration
Contributed by Britney Olsen
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce presents the Merry Merchant Munch - December 1st & 2nd.
Join us in downtown Eagle River for the 31st Annual Merry Merchant Munch. Bring the family for two days of local shopping, decadent goodies, visiting Santa, and festive merry making.
Activities begin at 12 noon on Friday, featuring a Gingerbread House display at First National Bank Alaska Eagle River Branch. Continue with a stroll through downtown as you “Munch” your way through participating businesses! Businesses host open houses and invite you to stop by for some holiday cheer and decorations. Friday’s Munch will last until 5pm and will continue Saturday from 10am - 3pm.
Look for the Official Merry Merchant Munch Guide in the mail during the week of Thanksgiving, or make sure you grab one at any of the participating businesses, so you are ready for the fun!
Winter Wonderland Celebration & Tree Lighting - December 1st
The annual Winter Wonderland Celebration & Tree Lighting begins at 5:30pm Friday evening at Eagle River Town Square Park. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is completely free to the public! The evening will feature local businesses and organizations set-up to offer you warm and sweet treats, our local elementary school choirs will be singing all evening, horse-drawn sleigh rides will be offered, sledding hills will be open, Santa is visiting and more!
The ceremonial tree lighting with Santa and our local pageant Royalty will be at 7:30pm.
For more information visit www.cer.org