Town & Chamber Announce Details, New Additions To 12th Annual “Shop & Stroll”
First Selectman Bill Gerber is pleased to invite the public to participate in Fairfield’s 12th Annual Holiday “Shop & Stroll” on Wednesday, December 11. The event is co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Participating shops along the Post Road in Fairfield will offer extended hours and an assortment of complimentary seasonal refreshments to shoppers. Traveling carolers will fill the air with holiday cheer.
The Town and the Chamber are partnering with Connect Fairfield to make it a night not to be missed! The evening will kick off with Happy Hour beginning at 5:00 p.m. at The Sinclair, located at 1229 Post Road. There will be special discounts on food & drinks and limited edition, free “Buy Local Fairfield” tote bags with goodies from local merchants, while supplies last.
This year, we are excited to partner once again with Fairfield University’s Alumni Association to help them collect new, unused teddy bears as a part of their annual Teddy Bears with Love Drive, now in its 26th year. Please consider bringing a teddy bear or stuffed animal to the Pre-Event Happy Hour; all collected items will be donated to children at local area hospitals.
This year’s Holiday Stroll will feature caroling from members of the Fairfield Prep choir program and members from the Warde A cappella program as well as a performance from the Fairfield Prep Jazzuits. Cast members from the Connecticut Dance School’s upcoming production of The Nutcracker will also be throughout downtown during the event. Weary shoppers looking for a quick pick-me-up can swing by Sherman Green to enjoy the fireside lounge and for free hot cocoa and s’mores courtesy of BE Chocolat.
This year’s event includes retailers along the Post Road, from the Brick Walk Promenade to Heritage Square!
Featured retailers and participants as of press time include: Apricot Lane Boutique, Bailey Jaymes Boutique, Beach Kraft, Bluepoint Home, Capri, Ciao Bella Boutique, Element 50, The Fairfield University Store, Fowler Sakey & Team, Friends of the Fairfield Public Library, Henry C. Reid, Here For You Clothing, In the Mood Intimates, Island Outfitters, Jane and Mercer, Kelli and Crew, Marathon Sports, No. 299, NicholsMD of Fairfield, Olive My Stuff, PEHT Shop, Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, Team Woofgang & Co., The Beehive, The Give Collective, The Two Oh Three, Vintage Garden and the Wine N Cheese Day Spa.
Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz said, “The Chamber of Commerce is happy to be partnering with the Town on this festive event as it will give our businesses another opportunity to open their doors to the community, meet new customers from surrounding towns, and together, help celebrate the holiday season with a wonderful shopping experience!”
The Town and Chamber gratefully acknowledge the following businesses for helping to sponsor this year’s Holiday Shop & Stroll event: Connect Fairfield, Fairfield Moms, 203 Local, WSHU Public Radio, and CT Hearst Media Group. The public is invited to visit the special event website at www.experiencefairfieldct.org/shopnstroll for more information on participating retailers, restaurants, activities and special offers.
