Coastal Companion

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Myrtle Beach Inaugural WinterFest

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If you’ve spent a lot of time at home over the holidays, now is the time to break loose and have some fun out on the town at this festival in Myrtle Beach. Market Common in Myrtle Beach arranges the first ever WinterFest on January 16th, 2010.

The Winter Fest features the largest oyster roast in the area, chili, soups, and a variety of seasonal beers. And to top it off, you can enjoy live music with the Paul Grimshaw Band and the PotatoHeads.

Admission is free, but tickets are sold for beer and food.Oysters will be sold by the dozen with cocktail sauce and crackers.
Serious oyster eating participants are encouraged to bring their own oyster knives and gloves.

Winter Celebration in Mandarin at Walter Jones Historical Park

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Come celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Winter Celebration in Mandarin. The whole family can enjoy a variety of fun activities such as hayrides, rides on the putt-putt train, visits with Santa, games and nature crafts, nature exhibits and making Victorian ornaments and much more. The ninth annual Winter Celebration in Mandarin will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road. The 1875 farmhouse will be open for tours all day.
This event is free, but some activities have a fee. Call 904 268-0784 for more information.

The schedule of events includes:

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hayrides. Train ride. Re-enactors.
Crafts and games. Gift shop. Museum.

12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Webb/Jones farmhouse open.

1:30 – 4:00 p.m. A visit from Santa Claus – Entertainment at the farmhouse:

11:30 – 12 noon. Mandarin United Methodist Church Cherubs Choir and the Kings Kids Choir.

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Mandarin Presbyterian Church Children’s Choir

1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Reading and book signing by Jane Wood, author of the children’s book Trouble on the St. Johns River.

The Walter Jones Historical Park is located at 11964 Mandarin Road. For more information or direction s, call the museum at (904) 268-0784 or visit: www.mandarinmuseum.net