CLIFTON — “Clifton, the Norwegian Capital of Texas…and so much more!” kicks off the holiday season with Norwegian Country Christmas. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on November 30th the downtown will come alive with marching bands and lighted floats winding their way through the downtown area and featuring characters to delight the young and old at heart. The theme for the parade is “Bells of Christmas”. Following the parade the Bosque Conservatory will feature a wonderland of decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces, and gift baskets for sale.

Sponsored by the Clifton Chamber of Commerce, the 15th annual Norwegian County Christmas Tour, slated Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9:00 - 5:00, is highlighted by the fascinating Heritage Village in Clifton City Park, the historical Bosque Memorial Museum, the Bosque Conservatory, an array of new homes, St. Olaf’s (The Old Rock Church) Church, and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Norse.

Heritage Village at The Armory in Clifton City Park will offer a number of artisan demonstrators, arts and crafts, as well as Norwegian and German homemade sweets, treats, and German sausage. The Bosque Memorial Museum’s exquisite collection is highlighted by special displays and the nationally acclaimed “Horn Shelter” display. The annual Gallery of Trees will be set up at the Bosque Conservatory featuring an array holiday trees and decorations, and a wide variety of other displays.

A stop on the tour will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Norse. Local story tellers at the church will answer visitor’s questions about the early history of the Norwegian settlement in Bosque County. The next stop on the tour is at the Old Rock Church outside Cranfills Gap where various entertainers will be performing throughout the day. The early history of the settlers can be seen in the regal church sitting on the hill with no modern luxuries such as electricity or air conditioning. Heating of the church is still done with the large wood stove that stands in the corner of the church.

An authentic Norwegian lunch will be prepared and served at the Clifton Civic Center. Luncheon tickets are sold in advance only and are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Following the tour, the downtown area will come alive with Norwegian folk dancers, and the opportunity for visitors to cruise through various shops for a unique holiday shopping tour.

Tickets for the tour are $10 on the day of the tour. For more information, contact the Chamber offices at (254) 675-3720, toll-free at 1-800-344-3720, or via e-mail.

Please fill out the forms below and mail them back to us or fax them to our office at: 254-675-4630.

2007 Arts & Crafts Form
2007 Demonstrators Form
2007 Christmas Parade Entry Form