Merchants in Downtown Tipp City, Ohio are once again opening up their doors and welcoming visitors to town with their elaborately decorated storefronts and interiors for the 2012 Yuletide Winters Gathering this weekend.
Scheduled early enough in the season to allow shoppers and visitors to spend the day downtown without the fear of inclement weather, the Winter’s Gathering promotes both the merchants and the value of small businesses in the Tipp City economy. Unlike many Ohio downtown corridors in decline, Tipp City’s downtown is alive and well with dozens of specialty shoppes, craftsmen and restaurants. “Our downtown small business owners have worked hard to foster an environment of cooperation that is very tangible”, shared Tara Dixon Engel, executive director of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, “they work very hard to make their shoppes as beautiful as possible, presenting some of the most unique and fascinating gifts for sale during the Christmas holiday months”.
Visitors to Tipp City this week will find that they can “take a step back in time” when horse pulled wagonnettes ferry shoppers around town and the air is punctuated with the first festive songs of the season. Visitors are also encouraged to partake in a holiday-syle meal at one of Tipp City’s downtown establishments like Sam & Ethels, Harrisons Restaurant or Coldwater Cafe. And if there is a chill in the air, don’t forget a hot beverage from Olde Tippecanoe Coffee Company or Grounds for Pleasure.
Tanya Brown, owner of Living Simply Soap shared, ”We just love this time of the year! Decorating our shop and welcoming our visitors to our great little town is such a joy” and as Terri Bessler, owner of Midwest Memories heralds, “The excitement is building for this weekend!. The downtown will be filled with many visitors from all around the state this weekend. They will find our downtown shops filled to the brim with holiday merchandise.”
Below find a list of the many events and specials the Tipp City downtown merchants have prepared for this weekend.
Yuletide Winter’s Gathering
November 10 & 11
Saturday, 10 am–8 pm & Sunday, 12–6 pm
Traditional Shop Keeper’s Open House, downtown
Window Wonderland
November 10 – December 1
Merchant’s Window judging done by the public.
Get your ballots at any downtown merchant.
Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village
Saturday, December 1, Noon–5 pm
Annual Holiday Home Tour w/ “Over the Tabletops”; showcasing talented interior designers!
“Stuff Your Stocking Night”
December 11th from 6p-8p.
Customers bring their stocking in…whatever fits; they receive 20% off in Participating stores.
Men’s Shopping Night
Dec 13th from 6pm to 9pm
Inviting all Men to shop for their special gifts. Ladies, you may want to come in and fill out a “wish list” for your favorite store.
Carriage Rides
Nov. 10, noon-5pm & Nov. 11, 12-4pm
Free – Donations welcome.
Corner of 1st & Main and 4th & Main
Voting for Window Wonderland
November 10 – December 1
Cairn’s Toys
November 8 -11
20% OFF Everything in the Store!
Living Simply Soap
November 10 -11
Fresh popcorn, free outside our shop
Sweet by Kristy
November 10 -11
Special Candy Treat given at participating Stores, with coupon for Sweet by Kristy.
Sugden’s Furniture
November 10 -11
A Visit from Santa – Noon to 3
Children can visit Santa & Photographer will be on hand to take photos.
Special Treats supplied by Sweet by Kristy
The Golden Leaf
November 10th & 11th
Soft Pretzels $1.00 & store specials all weekend
