CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ART SHOW

The Holiday Art Show takes place at the Vermilion Arts Guild Gallery located at 685 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Original art is a great gift. You'll find a wonderful selection here along with scenes that celebrate the season. The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community. Gallery shows feature watercolors, acrylics, oils, mixed media, photography, jewelry, potters, fiber art, wood and hand-crafted items.

SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce presents “Santa is Coming to Town” November 25th, December 2nd and December 9th, 2023 in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee will bring a good old fashion Christmas to you in downtown Vermilion. This year the Santa House will be in Victory Park for all to enjoy. Santa will be cruising the Vermilion River on his big red boat from 10 am to 11 am on November 25th. From 11 am to 2 pm Santa Workshop Christmas Ornament Craft will be offered. At 11 am Santa arrives by firetruck to the Santa House at Victory Park in downtown Vermilion. Santa will be in the house from 12 pm to 2 pm. On December 2nd and December 9th Santa will be in the house from 5 pm to 7 pm in Victory Park. From 5 pm to 7 pm Santa Workshop Christmas Ornament Craft will be offered. Visit Vermilion merchants and restaurants. Shop, dine and be merry. If you would like to be a sponsor of Santa, email the Vermilion Chamber at [email protected]. $100 sponsorship gets your name on our event flier and on the Chamber website. For more information, visit VermilionOhio.com.

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY

Shop Small Saturday is an American Express/FedEx event that encourages people locally and all across American to support small, local businesses, the very heartbeat of our downtown. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a jump start on Christmas shopping, meeting local business owners and investing your dollars back into the community.

Main Street Vermilion is the Welcome Center for Shop Small Saturday. Stop in between 10 am and 4 pm and pick up your FREE collector canvas tote, while they last, One bag per shopper. Local merchants also have some Shop Small Saturday specials, sales and discounts for you and Main Street also has information about shopping in Vermilion.

Shop the Vermilion Arts Guild Gallery first. You’ll find original artwork, prints, photography, pottery, fabric art, jewelry, cards and more.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Shop small. Shop local. Shop Vermilion.

TREE OF REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

Riddle Funeral Home shares with the community the Annual “Tree of Remembrance Ceremony ” in November in Victory Park, located on the corner of Main and Ohio Streets in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. The event honors family by remembering loved ones in a special tree decorating ceremony. As Riddle remembers each deceased family member that they have served throughout the past year, they invite your family and friends to place a special weatherproof ornament on a tree in commemoration of your loss. Once adorned, the “Tree of Remembrance” will be a lighted remembrance for all to share throughout this holiday season. Holidays, especially those family traditions celebrated during the Christmas season, can be overwhelming to families who try to celebrate in the absence of a loved one. Riddle hopes that through the “Tree of Remembrance” ceremony they can help shine a little light into the hearts of those who may find this time difficult. Bring a special ornament to share in a time of tree decorating, reflection, prayer, holiday music, hot drinks, and cookies.

VERMILION ART SHOWS & RECEPTIONS

The Vermilion Arts Guild hosts seasonal shows featuring artwork that reflect the season. The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community. Gallery shows feature watercolors, acrylics, oils, mixed media, photography, jewelry, potters, fiber art, wood and hand-crafted items. Original art is a great gift. You'll find a wonderful selection here along with scenes that celebrate the season. The gallery location is 685 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Main Street Vermilion is located at 685 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Call (440) 963-0772 or visit www.mainstreetvermilion.org for more information.

VERMILION POSTCARD PROJECT

The Postcard Project features 15 big and beautiful, mural-sized recreations of vintage postcards that record local history and the nostalgic scenes that depict Vermilion as a long-time vacation destination. Enjoy a day downtown and all around Vermilion and see the award-winning Postcard Project for yourself. Stop in at Main Street Vermilion first for your keepsake Tour Guide (a $5 suggested donation). Postcards 1 through 10 are walkable throughout the historic downtown district. Postcards 11-14 are located along the eastern corridor of town and can be viewed on foot or by car. Postcard 15 is located 4.8 miles west of downtown at Beulah Beach, where the grounds are open to the public and the view of the lake is a wonderful way to end your day in Vermilion. This is the perfect social distancing activity, outdoors and spread out! Main Street Vermilion is located at 685 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Call (440) 963-0772 or visit www.mainstreetvermilion.org for more information.