Merchants of the town of Woodbury will be ushering in the holiday shopping season this weekend as the 25th annual Cannon County Country Christmas starts today. Stores that are participating in the event will be open special hours until 9:00 this evening. Iron Pig Antiques has announced they will be giving away a gift to the first 25 people who come by the store starting at 4 this afternoon. Briar Rose Flowers and Gifts also has announced that they will be bringing in a special guest tonight. All participating merchants will be offering consumers door prizes, and freshly prepared refreshments. throughout the evening. Santa Claus will be in attendance starting at 5 this evening and there will photo opportunities available. Wagon rides around the square and Christmas music will be played directly from the courthouse to keep the atmosphere festive for the season. WBRY-AM-1540/FM 107.9 will be broadcasting interviews from some of the merchants taking part in tonight’s event mixed in with Christmas music during the Cannon County Country Christmas Radio Special. This will air between 5-7 this evening and repeat from 7-9.
