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Mountain Man Christmas. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Mountain Man Christmas
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Mountain Man Christmas on Dec. 13th in Pinedale.
Mountain Man Christmas in Pinedale
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
December 15, 2014

The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Mountain Man Christmas in Pinedale on Saturday, December 13th. The Chamber had an open house at the Sublette County Visitor Center in the evening with refreshments and tastings for wines from Jackson Hole Winery and spirits from Wyoming Whiskey. Next was the official tree lighting of a huge tree on the Sublette County Courthouse lawn, the honors of which fell to Commissioner Jim Latta this year. After the sun set, people lined both sides of the street for an after-dark holiday parade down Pine Street with beautiful lighted floats.

The relatively warm temperatures made it pretty comfortable and many families turned out for the fun with their kids to enjoy the holiday fun. Many stores on main street stayed open after hours for late-night holiday shopping and offering specials for the day. The Sublette County Library had fun craft events during the day and evening for kids.



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  • Visitor Center Open House. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Visitor Center Open House
    A large crowd turned out for the open house at the Sublette County Visitor Center.

    Jackson Hole Winery. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Jackson Hole Winery
    They make Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel and Chardonnay wine sourced from various regions in Sonoma and Napa California.

    Wyoming Whiskey tasting. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Wyoming Whiskey tasting

    Warming fire. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Warming fire
    The Chamber of Commerce had a nice warming fire going outside the Visitor Center so people could warm themselves, although the evening was not too cold this year.

    KFZE Radio. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    KFZE Radio
    KFZE 104.3FM Radio was live broadcasting the evening's events and deals being offered by local businesses during the Chamber’s open house.

    Before. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Before
    The big tree just to the left of the flagpole is the one that is lit during the tree-lighting ceremony, creating a beautiful holiday lighted display on the Sublette County Courthouse lawn.

    Getting Ready. Photo by Pinedale Online.
    Getting Ready
    The crowd gathers and get ready for the tree lighting.

    3-2-1-go!. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    3-2-1-go!
    Sublette County Commissioner Jim Latta presses the switch to light the tree. Commissioner Joel Bousman is to his right. Terrie Swift, Director of the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce is on the left.

    Tree lighting. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Tree lighting
    Commissioner Jim Latta (L), Terrie Swift (Center), Commissioner Joel Bousman (R)

    All lit up. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    All lit up

    Lit. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Lit

    Holiday lights. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Holiday lights

    Ugly Sweater. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Ugly Sweater
    After these festivities in Pinedale, Commissioner Bousman was headed to Boulder Community Center for their Ugly Sweater Christmas Party.

    Lining the street. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Lining the street
    A large crowd lined both sides of the street for the Parade of Lights. The weather wasn't too cold and people were out having fun and caroling down the streets during the event.

    Leading the parade. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Leading the parade
    A Town of Pinedale snowplow led the parade.

    TOP snowflake. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    TOP snowflake

    Mr & Mrs Claus. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Mr & Mrs Claus

    Bucky's Outdoors. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Bucky's Outdoors

    Children's Discovery Center. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Children's Discovery Center

    Forest Service. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Forest Service

    The Little Library. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    The Little Library
    This is a new mobile library that will be placed at locations around the county using the 'take a book, leave a book' idea.

    Wind River Brewing. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Wind River Brewing

    Snow Explorers Snowmobile Club. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Snow Explorers Snowmobile Club

    Search & Rescue. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Search & Rescue

    Pinedale Fire Department. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Pinedale Fire Department

    Pinedale EMS. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Pinedale EMS

    Crafts at the Library. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Crafts at the Library

    Crafts for kids at the Library. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Crafts for kids at the Library

    Fun making things. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Fun making things

    Shrinky dink ornament station. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Shrinky dink ornament station

    Pop in a toaster oven and heat. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Pop in a toaster oven and heat
    Shrinky dink ornament making

    Out it comes. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Out it comes
    Let cool and then the ornament is ready!

    Finished ornament. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Finished ornament
    Shrinky dink

    Ornament making. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Ornament making

    Having fun at the Library. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Having fun at the Library

    Christmas music. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Christmas music
    Natalie Sorenson played Christmas music on the piano during the Kids' Christmas Party craft activity fun in the Lovatt Room after the parade.
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