The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are hosting Taste of the Holidays, an eclectic culinary sampling and dining experience, on Friday, November 1 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the John Dean Windham Civic Center to be held in conjunction with the annual Pinecone and Mistletoe Christmas Market.

Space is limited and advance tickets are $25 per person, which will cover both admission costs to the Taste of the Holidays and the Pinecone and Mistletoe Christmas Market.  Tickets are on sale through Thursday, October 28, 2013 at Gatherings, Shelby County Today, Jennings Place and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce or from any 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, Darrell’s Bar-B-Que, Endless Possibilities, Geenie’s Bar-B-Que, JOI Ranch, Moodyville BBQ, Sombreros, TR’s Steaks & More, Walker’s on the Square, Gatherings, Sarah Lee, Pineywoods Beverage, Hughes Florist, Watson Florist, Amazing Grace, Center Floral, 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 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the John Dean Windham Civic Center. 

The mission statement of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote and advance economic enrichment and development, tourism, and the social and civic interest of Shelby County and adjoining areas.  For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.