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Country Christmas

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location(s):

Salinas Sports Complex

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Special Events

Community Events

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The second annual Country Christmas hosted by the California Rodeo Salinas will happen Thursday, December 12th from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Salinas Sports Complex (1034 N. Main St.). The event is presented by MYCARS.com and is FREE - no admission fees!

That night there will be free:
☕Hot cocoa and candy canes!
🎅Photos with Cowboy Santa plus a letter-writing station for Santa letters.
🎄Ornament making station.
🎁 Up to 1,500 gifts will be distributed to children ages 2-12.*
☂️ Rain or shine! Most activities are indoors, but dress accordingly. The tree lighting is outdoors.

Don't forget about our clear bag policy!

Food will be available for purchase and will include mini donuts, baked potatoes, tacos, kettle corn and more.

Don't forget about our clear bag policy!

Gifts for Kids

Photo by Mag One Media

Gifts will be distributed to at least 1,000 children ages 2-12. Upon arrival, guests will receive a ticket for each child to go through the distribution line.

*1 gift per child.

Luna Creciente - Folklorico Dancers

Photo by Mag One Media

Luna Creciente will perform! Times TBA.

Luna Creciente is a non-profit organization that strives to empower Latinas/Hispanic women through leadership, advocacy, art, and culture. We provide workshops, and dance and music classes that help strengthen family bonding and self-esteem.

Folklorico classes contribute to the students' physical, intellectual, and artistic development and fill an artistic and cultural need for the community.