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Thank you for joining us for Christmas in the Boro 2026!
December 11, 2026 at 5:00pm Downtown Statesboro.
This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland,” and we’re looking forward to another special day of bringing our community together for the Christmas season.
Our street vendors are an important part of the day, giving families and visitors a chance to shop, enjoy local favorites, and spend time together as they take in all that Christmas in the Boro has to offer.
Whether you’re sharing handmade goods, local treats, gifts, or something of your own, we’re glad to have you be part of this hometown tradition.
Once you have been approved you will be invoiced for booth fees. (no online payments)
The annual chili cook-off will take place on Friday, December 11, 2026 at Chili Town, 5:30pm (located at the corner parking lot of Oak and East Main Street directly across from City Hall). Participants must bring and set up their own tables, tents (optional but encouraged), and decorations. Participants are encouraged to bring 5 to 6 gallons of chili. (no sales)
SET-UP BEGINS AT 3:00 PM ENDS AT 4:30 PM.
JUDGES SAMPLES OF YOUR CHILI WILL BE COLLECTED AT 5:00 P.M.
CHILI TOWN WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 5:30 P.M.
Participants are expected to bring their own condiments such as sour cream or cheese.
Participants must also have a visible SIGN with the team name and bring their own extension cords to power all electrical units. Teams can bring their own gas/sterno if preferred.
PLEASE NOTE:
Each participating table must provide team members to serve chili during the Chili Town hours. We do not have additional volunteers to man any booths or tents for this event.
PROVIDED BY THE DSDA:
Registration Number: Judges Sample Cups – Your Registration number will go on judging cups.
Sample cups and spoons will be provided for all samplers to be made available at tables.
There are SOME electrical outlets for power that will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.
We are looking for
Vendor Setup: Help set up & tear down vendor booths, help them locate their spot and assist them. Set up of tables and tents must be complete by 3:30. Coordinate lighting needs. They will bring their own extension cords.
Photography: Bring a camera and photograph the entire event. Includes pictures of people who attended, parade, vendors, vendor products, entertainment, & volunteers. Share on google drive.
Coke Station: Coke wagon on corner City Hall parking lot. Fill coolers with ice. Have a scoop, drinks, cups and cash box. Drinks cost $1 each. Hang signs.
Bouncy House: Post bouncy rules, watch the bouncy house, make sure rough housing is kept to a minimum and that there are not too many kids in there at one time. Make sure the kids are taking shoes off before entering. Small children only.
Santa Photo Booth Volunteer: Photo Booth is at the Emma Kelly Theater Lobby. Help manage the line, assist families in getting situated for photos with Santa, and answer any questions the attendees may have about the booth. This is a selfie spot.
Hay Ride Volunteer: Ride starts at the corner of Siebald & Courtland. Help attendees safely board and exit the hayride, assist with managing the line to ensure everything is orderly and efficient, and answer questions about the hayride.
Information- Set up and tear down of directional signage. Responsible for assisting people with the schedule of events. Directing them to restrooms (located at Averitt and in the GSU Big alley), Santa Photo booth, to the food court (located at the corner of East Main & RR street in the BiG parking lot), and entertainment at the courthouse
Chili Town Volunteers - Help direct people to set up at Chili Town, Information table with cups and spoons.
Clean-up Volunteers: Help clean up the coke tent, pick up any signs, dump coolers, pick up trash, direct traffic to make sure that no gets run over, and help vendors tear down tents.
