The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are hosting the 2nd annual Taste of the Holidays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 at the Windham Civic Center. The eclectic culinary sampling and dining experience is being held in conjunction with the annual Pinecone and Mistletoe Christmas Market.

Space is limited and advance tickets are $25 per person, which will cover admission costs to the Taste of the Holidays and the Pinecone and Mistletoe Christmas Market. Tickets go on sale today, Monday, Oct. 20 through Monday, Nov. 3, and can be purchased at Sombreros, Center Antiques and Sandwich Shop, Gatherings, Jennings Place, Shelby County Today, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce or from any Chamber Ambassador.    

Participating in the exclusive Taste of the Holidays include local chamber member restaurants, caterers, florists and other specialty businesses, including Center Antiques and Sandwich Shop, Endless Possibilities, JOI Ranch, Moodyville BBQ, Sombreros,  Brookshire Brothers, Huxley Bay Marina, TR’s Steaks & More, Sarah Lee, Pineywoods Beverage, Hughes Florist, Watson/ Tucker Florist, MW Rentals and Texas Glacier Ice Sculptures.  

The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas is hosting the Pinecone and Mistletoe Christmas Market Shopping Extravaganza with over 40 vendor booths showcasing Christmas décor and holiday artisan gifts on Friday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.