Founders Park is once again the site of holiday cheer as the "Light the Park" festivities are in full swing, offering a wonderland of twinkling lights and family-friendly activities until the start of the New Year. According to the Town of Farragut, kids eager to communicate with the man at the North Pole can drop their letters to Santa at a specially designated mailbox at the park. To ensure a response, letters must be mailed by December 17 and must include a return address.
For those looking to glide into the holiday spirit, the Campbell Station Skate awaits at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza with a 40'x50' synthetic ice rink. Operating from November 22 to January 4, information and reservations can be found via links provided by the Town of Farragut's official announcement. By adding an icy adventure to the festivities, attendees get a chance to whirl and twirl beneath the holiday glow.
Each evening at dusk, starting November 25 and until January 1, visitors can indulge in a diverse selection of food trucks, entertainment, and giveaways organized by local vendors. Featured food trucks like The Crave and Taco Mafia, alongside entertainment acts such as The Palace Players and The Schuhplattler Seven, are set to create a rotation of flavors and performances throughout the event. A full schedule of these happenings, subject to changes, has been detailed in the town's alert.
An array of culinary options will line the park, with Sherry's German Street Food LLC, Salty Paws Doggie Ice Cream Truck, and Boujee Mornings LLC among the providers slated to serve up treats. Adding to the festive flavor, giveaways from entities like Junk Galaxy and the Greenhouse Church will be sprinkled throughout the event, as reported by the Town of Farragut. The community is invited to partake in these offerings, sharing not just moments under the lights, but tastes and sounds that weave a tapestry of community and celebration.
For additional details and to keep up with any updates to the schedule, the Town of Farragut encourages visitors to bookmark their page and stay informed on what each evening has in store. With Light the Park, the town continues its tradition of bringing together the tastes, tunes, and tales of the season, wrapped up beneath the gaze of countless shimmering lights.
