Merritt Country Christmas — have you ever wondered how the community is presented with such a wonderful event? From organizing over 70 floats for the parade to 45 Christmas wreaths for the silent auction to 57 creative crafters displays?
Well, just ask the volunteers of the Merritt Country Christmas Committee.
These volunteers work tirelessly for months planning, organizing, fundraising and implementing the event. To round out the 3-day extravaganza, many additional volunteers help out with the fireworks display, hot chocolate, Santa’s Village, the Christmas concert and much more.
Country Christmas has become a great way for the community to come together; visitors from out of town look forward to the event as well. Top that off with the opening of Spirit Square – what a great way to celebrate the season!
On behalf of Tourism Merritt we would like to thank the Country Christmas Committee, for helping to make this wonderful weekend a reality … Amber Bjorkman, chair; Nadia Hunter, City of Merritt Councillor; Mike Goetz, City of Merritt Councillor; Denise Kearney, treasurer; Charlotte Martin, secretary; Kurt Christopherson, Judy Fassbender, Etelka Gillespie, Mae Ketter, Gail McKee, Denise Nicholson.
And to the City of Merritt, Walk of Stars, Robyn Grebliunas, Stuart Emslie, all the artists (with a special shout-out to Spencer Vaughan…“Oh – the good ’ol hockey game…”), Olympic mascots, and all the other volunteers (you know who you are!).
Also the winners of the JRfm Country Christmas Weekend Getaway Contest, Monica, Brendan and their daughter Vienna from Chil-liwack thoroughly enjoyed the shopping spree and entertainment provided by local businesses.

Kim Vizi-Carmen
Merritt