It’s time for our famous Santa Comes to Dousman event, plus lots more fun!
Our theme for 2018 is “A Grinchy Christmas in Dousman,” and your family won’t want to miss this magical day of festivities.
Join us for this special day that draws people to our beloved Dousman.
Visit our Facebook page to RSVP and share the event!
The schedule of fun for Sunday, December 2nd will include:
🎅 Famous Chili/Soup Contest – Yes, Chili or Soup at area businesses. Taste them all and cast your vote for your favorite in the ballot boxes by Chamberlain’s and Cornerstop.
🎅 *NEW THIS YEAR* Wood Carvers Sat 12/1 & Sun 12/2 – With an auction Sunday at 3 PM at the Community Center! (Dousman Ottawa Lions Club Cookout – Saturday 12/1 from 11 AM – 1 PM)
🎅 Kid’s Activities at the Masonic Lodge – headquarters for the scavenger hunt (pick up your map!), cookies, hot cocoa, and crafts.
🎅 Ice sculptors at 10 locations along Main Street – watch them throughout the day as they transform from blocks of ice to beautiful sculptures! See if you can guess what they’ll become.
🎅 11:30 AM – Santa / Grinch Bike Ride Parade through Dousman – starting at Bicycle Doctor and riding north on Main Street. Wear a costume!
🎅 11:30 AM – 3 PM – Christmas Carolers on Main Street
🎅 11:30 AM – 4 PM – Arts & crafts vendors at the Village Hall
🎅 1 – 4 PM – Face painting at the Lions Community Center
🎅 1 – 4 PM – ***Horse-drawn carriage rides CANCELED due to expected rain***. Two small buses will run up and down Main Street to provide covered DRY transportation.
🎅 1 – 4 PM – Caricatures at Dousman Laundry
🎅 4:30 PM – Santa Comes to the Lions Community Center via Fire Truck – shop the 4H bake sale as well.
What a great way to kick off the holiday season! But we need your help to make it happen.
We are looking for financial support through cash sponsorships. You’re invited to sponsor the event and earn excellent exposure for your business. Contact Frank / 262-893-1106 or email
Big thanks to our major sponsors for this year’s event. We couldn’t do it without you!
