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38th annual Lit’l Bita Christmas scheduled for next weekend

Source: Lit'l Bita Christmas Facebook page


Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Oct. 25, 2024 – Tickets are on sale for the 38th annual Lit’l Bita Christmas show next weekend.

The show is scheduled for Nov. 1-3 and will be held in the First National Bank Arena. The show will be open 12 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 1; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 2; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 3

Tickets can be purchased here, or they can be purchased at the door. Tickets are $6 and weekend passes are $15. Children under 12 get in free and A-State students get in free on Friday if they present their student ID.

Santa Claus will be available for photos. Santa will be at the show on Nov. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m., Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m., and Nov. 3 at 1 to 4 p.m.

The show is hosted through the Red Wolves Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for A-State student athletes.

Lit’l Bita Christmas attracts over 10,000 people from the Midsouth and brings in over 200 vendors selling anything from handmade arts and crafts, clothing, food and more. It began in 1987 to fund athletic scholarships.

“Arkansas State University participates at the highest level of NCAA athletics and has over 375 student-athletes. Each year, A-State Athletics provides educational opportunities for these student-athletes to the amount of over $2 million in tuition, room and board, books and fees,” according to the A-State Athletics website. “The proceeds from Lit’l Bita Christmas helps the Red Wolves Foundation offset a portion of those costs.”

A-State’s clear bag policy will be in place for the event. Approved bags must be no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a one-gallon resealable storage bag. Clear clutch bags are allowed, provided they are no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″.

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