Once a year, in October, the Hazen Chamber of Commerce celebrates the area's rice harvest. It's a full day of fun for the whole family starting with a parade of antique tractors, trucks, cars and combine. The entourage ends at the east end Hazen Community Center where food vendors serve up BBQ, catfish and ice cream. Walking down the midway you'll find locals selling everything from honey, jellies, relishes and home-baked goods to jewelry and t-shirts. Music is provided by well-known bands and musicians. Bouncy houses and animal rides keep the kids busy. Smokey the Bear is always a special guest each year. It's all just good old-fashioned fun!
In May, the citizens of Hazen remember their fallen and active veterans with a morning ceremony in the city park. A guest speaker reminisces about their time served in the United States Armed Forces.
In 2024, the Hazen Chamber will add an evening event called Party in the Park. Hamburgers and Hot dogs will be served along with cold drinks. Kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes with red, white and blue. A live band will play music to dance by and when dusk falls, the Hazen Fire Department will display fireworks for all to see.
One of the Hazen Chamber's most extravagant events is their annual Christmas in the Park. Over 2,000 luminaries line Front and Main Streets and the railroad track. Children as well as adults dress in their Christmas attire to stroll the downtown park in hopes of seeing Santa and his friend, Gingerbread Man. Downtown is aglow with holiday lights on business facades as well as hand-painted display windows by local artist Delores Tosh. Food trucks and craft vendors are open for business. A parade with all the splendor of Christmas makes its way through the crowd. Choirs and bands fill the air with music. A true memory to keep for all ages.
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During the summer of 2024, the Chamber is planning a once-a-month Farmers Market at the Train Depot area. Any person interested in selling their garden vegetables, jellies, canning or breads can click on the CHAT ICON on the bottom right or fill out the CONTACT US form near the bottom of the home page.
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