Greetings!

The kids are back in school, the pumpkin spice latte is flowing, and we are turning our gaze toward the holiday season! The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce has been organizing the Germantown Christmas Festival Day of Activities since the early 1980s which includes the Christmas Festival Parade since the beginning, activities afterward since 2005, the 5k Candy Cane Run/Walk since 2010 and the Jingle Bell Dash since 2022.

Sponsors & Donations

Community events don't just happen. There are months of planning and organizing, by the Chamber office and our committee of volunteers, to put on a fun activity. There are expenses and time that go along with creating an experience, a memory, and a tradition. We look to the local business community for monetary support in exchange for recognition of your contribution.

Without sponsors or donations there would be no:

• race timing for the 5k Run/Walk
• parade units such as the Wisconsin Diamond Dancers, River City Christmas Brass, clowns, semi-professional dance groups, etc...
• Candy Land Adventure, free activities at Firemen's Park including live music, caroling, visits with Santa, hot chocolate, and more

Here is How You Can Help

Sponsor something, have an entry in the parade, enter a team in the run/walk, a booth in the Candy Land Adventure at the park, and/or volunteer! There are many different levels of participation, and all are important! Read through this newsletter to determine which one(s) are the best fit for you, your business, your team and share it with others! DO IT TODAY! The Christmas Festival will be here before we know it!

Special THANKS

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors

Jingle Bell Dash - DP Kids & Dental Professionals

5k Candy Cane Run/Walk - Frydach Insurance

Christmas Festival Parade - Enviro-Safe Resource Recovery

Christmas in the Park - Gehl Food & Beverage

The Germantown Tourism Commission has recognized the Christmas Festival as an important community event and this day of events is also sponsored in part by the Germantown Tourism Commission. We thank them for their support!

Saturday, November 15

9:45AM - Kids Jingle Bell Dash

10AM - 5K Candy Cane Run/Walk

1:30PM - Christmas Festival Parade

Theme: An '80s Christmas

2:00-4:45PM - Christmas in the Park

DEADLINE TO SPONSOR: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

5K Candy Cane Run/Walk Logo Contest

We are looking for our 2025 5K Candy Cane Run/Walk Logo!

Please click here for more information on how you or someone you know could submit a logo.

The logo will be featured on the front of the 2025 5K Candy Cane Run/Walk t-shirt!

JINGLE BELL DASH LEAD SPONSOR

Activities include

Candy Land Adventure

Music

KID IDs

Visits with Santa

Pictures with Merry Christmas from Germantown sign

Playground

Raffles

Library Book Walk

Free Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Popcorn, Gehl Chips & Cheese

For Sale Robert's Frozen Custard Chili, Blissful Bites Cookies,

Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds, Flip's Mini Donuts, Water

Tree Lighting at Dusk (4:30)

Do you have an hour or two? That is all most tasks need. How about a team of your coworkers or family or friends? Students are welcome, however those under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. This is a fun day, and everyone is getting in the holiday spirit. There are lots of different ways to help. Check out the choices below. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.