Gourmet Kitchen’s Judy Heilman, President of Downtown Business Alliance, and DBA member Vanessa of Phinessse Farms Wineries were pleased with the turnout.
It was the first ever “Ladies Night Out” merchant event! Shoppers and diners took advantage of late hours at over three dozen shops, eateries, stores, boutiques, wineries and coffeeshops in the shopping district of Sulphur Springs. Business was brisk until 8pm when the participating merchants closed their doors and converged at a central meeting place, The Venue at 219 on Main Street. That’s where door prizes were awarded and the “Tacky Christmas Sweater” contest was held. Dinky Weeks, manager of The Corner Grub House, won the $50 Visa gift card provided by DBA. Plans are already being discussed for expanding the event next year.
Lara Colby, Owner of Magic Scoop Soda Shop and General Store with costume contestants
Anna Hicks and her mom Johanna Hicks had fun entering the Tacky Sweater Contest
Gay Bailey, right, owner of Merle Norman Studio, poses with her assistant manager Sue Norton
Marcie, owner of The Secret Garden entered her costumed pet in the contest
Danna Bain, onwer of Dann’s Southern Charm and The Florist draws a door prize winner
Contest winner Dinky Weeks is pictured at far right
