Crowd of bonnets

An Easter hat decorating class will be held at the Farmers Market on April 9.

The spirit of Spring is expected to be reflected vibrantly in downtown Enterprise April 9 with colorfully decorated Easter bonnets and the joyful sounds of shopping, eating, fellowship and fun. Kick off the Spring season Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Spring Festival at the Monument.

This event has something for all ages, to include 70-plus market vendors, music, 10-plus food vendors, an Easter hat parade, an Easter hat contest, plant sales, children’s activities, pictures with the Peep and so much more.

The Spring Festival, made possible through a partnership between Main Street Enterprise and the Friends of Main Street/Downtown Enterprise Business Association, will feature free arts and craft activities for children provided by local churches. There will also be children’s activities that will have a small cost to include inflatables and pony rides. More information about the children’s activities can be found on the Main Street website or the Downtown Enterprise Facebook page.

Main Street Enterprise Director Mariah Montgomery said she and event organizers are also excited to host the annual Easter Hat Parade and Contest, beginning at 12:30 p.m. near the Boll Weevil Monument. It began at the Enterprise Farmers Market in 2016 and has grown in popularity and participation.

This year, the parade moves to downtown, but Montgomery said the Farmers Market is still supporting the event by offering an Easter hat decorating class from 8 to 11 a.m.

“All attendants are encouraged to decorate hats and join in the fun. Enjoy a hat decorating activity at home with family or friends, or bring your hat to the market and decorate it there before heading downtown to show it off,” Montgomery said.

Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Hats can be store-brought but must be personally customized with your own flair. Hats can be elegant, whimsical, themed or created with any look desired. The parade and contest are for all ages and the contest is free to enter.

The 2022 Top Spring Festival Sponsors are Joy FM, Deep South Builders, Sanders and Sons LLC, Parker Loan Team, Southeast Gas and Southeast Health Enterprise Clinic.

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