Christmas in the Valley

December 7th & 8th, 2024

Welcome to Christmas in the Valley!

 Santa and his elfs are hard at work getting ready for Christmas in the Valley!  Check back often for updates on events and festivites.

5K Race / One Mile Fun Run Dog Walk

Get ready for our Holiday-themed 5k race and one-mile fun run dog walk on December 8th! Dress in your favorite holiday gear and join us as we jingle all the way to the finish line! More information to follow. 

Schedule

Saturday, December 7th

6:00PM

Zion Lutheran Church

Community Singalong
Memorial Tree ribbons to fill out 

Sunday, December 8th

9:00AM

Registration for 5k Race & One-Mile Fun Walk

Race packet pickup

10:00AM

5k Race & One-Mile Fun Walk Begins

11:00AM

Holiday Shopping Vendors Open
Chili Cook-Off begins at Fire Station
Kid Zone at VFW
Kids Scavenger Hunt begins
Tailgate Zone / Basket Raffles / Side Boards

11:15AM

Town Hall

Mrs. Clause Storytime

12:00 – 3:00PM

Kid Zone

Nate the Great

12:30PM

Holiday Parade Starts

1:00 – 4:00PM

Train Depot

Santa Claus

1:15PM

Town Hall

Mrs. Clause Storytime

Halftime of Game

Chili Cook-Off Judging

2:15PM

Town Hall

Mrs. Clause Storytime

4:00PM

Basket Raffle tickets pulled

Sponsorships

We offer 16 different sponsorship levels for Christmas in the Valley. If you are interested in sponsoring Christmas in the Valley at any level, please email Dave with your name, company name, and interested sponsorship level at dkruse818@gmail.com.

Click on the sponsor name to go to their website.

Green Sponsorship

$300 Armstrong, Bauer Funeral Home, Coffee in the Valley, Gandalf’s Pub, Loving Cup Kids Academy, Titan Construction and Repair

Sponsor receives:

  • Table at the Holiday Market
  • Clickable logo to your website
  • 3 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Your logo on the event poster

Gold Sponsorship

$500 Chatty’s TavernWindow Genie, EverGreen Turf, Jackson Hunter Landscape,
Transitional Living Centers, Valley City Development

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green, plus:

  • 7 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Logo on event t-shirt
  • Verbal recognition throughout the event days

Scavenger Hunt Sponsorship

$1,000 PEACEY AGENCY / KELLER MEATS

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 10 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Company logo will be on all clues around town for the kids to enjoy

Story Time with Mrs. Clause Sponsorship

$2,000 Welser Profile

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • Company recognition on banner outside of Town Hall where Mrs. Claus will be
  • Company recognition on all marketing of showtimes and meet & greet opportunities with Mrs. Claus
  • 12 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company

Decoration Sponsorship

$2,500 Tailor Welded Blanks

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 12 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • 2 banners on each side of Route 303
  • A note in Medina Arts Council holiday directory

Finish Line Sponsorship

$250 (total of four)

Colleen Swedyk

Sponsor receives:

  • 1 Facebook ad
  • Logo on banner at finish line at the race
  • Recognition at event

Kids prize Sponsorship

$750 Mack’s Inc.

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 10 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Company logo will be on banner in front of tailgate tent

Kid Zone Sponsorship

$1,000 Scene 75

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 10 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Company logo will be on banner in front of Kids Zone

Firehouse Sponsorship

$1,000 Swagelok

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 10 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Company banner on tailgate tent (tent will be in the middle of the street where games and raffle tickets are held)

Sleigh of Booze Sponsorship

$1,000 Minuteman Press -Medina

Holiday Shop Sponsorship

$1,000 Cabinet-s-Top

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 10 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Naming rights on race website
  • All holiday locations banners will include company logo (4-5 locations)

Chili Cook-Off Sponsorship

$700 Valley City Supply

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 10 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Company logo on Chili Cook-Off banner
  • Company logo on all marketing ads for the Chili Cook-Off

Events Sponsorship

$3,000 Dandy Blend & Wandering Goose

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • Advertising before event
  • Company logo on event signs
  • Company logo on VIP package pickup

Race Sponsorship

$1,500 Brunswick auto Mart

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • 10 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company
  • Naming rights on race website
  • Logo on event shirt
  • Logo on race start/finish line

Memorial Tree Sponsorship

$300 Bauer Funeral home

Parade Sponsorship

$3,000 Northern Medina County Chamber

Sponsor receives all benefits from Green and Gold, plus:

  • Company will pick the Grand Marshall for the parade to sit with Santa
  • Banner in front of parade announcing parade sponsor
  • 12 ads on event Facebook spotlighting your company

Holiday Market Vendors

Exciting news, all of our spaces are SOLD OUT! If you are still interested in having a vendor space at Christmas in the Valley, please email valleycitycommunitygroup@gmail.com  to be put on a wait list. We can’t wait to Jingle all the way down to the holiday shop. See you December 8th!

EUCC Church Hall

EUCC Women’s Group

Martha’s Circle raffle

Pink Zebra

Non-toxic wax melts, warmers, diffuser oils and diffusers

Erhart Firefighter’s Relay For Life Team

Raffle sleigh full of toys for the American Cancer Society

Reagan’s Creations

Earrings, crocheted dish scrubbers, air fresheners, etc

Creative Kate spotlighting Noteworthy Gnomes

Gnomes

Maddie Nosal

Handmade gift card / lottery gift boxes

C&J Custom Signs & Design

Epoxy resin tumblers and handmade bracelets

Tammy MacPherson

Acrylic landscape paintings, and acrylic pour items

Helene’s heavenly chocolates

Homemade chocolates and other treats

Pamtastic Jewelry

Handmade jewelry, resin items

LetsGo3DPrints LLC

We specialize in in and affordable 3D-printed items, including keychains, miniatures articulated toys, articulated dragons, infinity fidget cubes, and other sensory products like fidget clickers and spinners.

PaperPie

Children’s books and puzzles, STEM kits, greeting cards

The Old Bags

Purses

PB&J Creations

Crochet toys, scrunchies, cup cozies, coasters etc-all handmade

L’BRI Pure and Natural

Aloe Based Skin Care

AM Dumpster

Promotional material

Hoop Dreams

Embroidered and beaded fabric in hoops and frames. Ornaments and wall hangings.

Jen DeLuca

Decorative trees

Loving Cup Kids Acadamy

Promotional material

Uncle Crunch

Freeze dried candy and treats

Charlies Creations & More

Home decor, floral, custom t-shirts, lighthouses

Wuensch Knierim Cooperative

Misc. Large and small craft items

Samosky’s Homestyle Pizzeria

Armstrong

Promotional material

Hanacek’s concessions

Freeze dried candy and fudge

Z Beads and Jewelry

Earrings, some bracelets , Snap jewelry, beads ( to make things like bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pens, crystal jewelry, etc.

Sweet Serene-ity Cookie Company

Cinnamon rolls, buckeyes, drop cookies, iced cookies, holiday cookies, cake balls and more

Ms. Amy’s Artistic Nails

Color street nails and assorted craft items

Dirty Deeds Creations LLC

Epoxy tumblers, clayface bears, epoxy coasters, keychains, earrings, keychains, etc.

Mr. Barkey’s Pet Boutique

Dog bandanas bow ties, leashes and furry headbands for people

TB Naturals LLC

Tallow Lotion

Sobel Designs

Clothing using my Cricut (crewnecks/hoodies/tees) (holiday designs and Cleveland sports designs)

Connie Baillis

Handmade crochet plushies 

Valley City Supply

Sweet Delights Candy

Chocolate covered peanuts, raisins, pretzels, coconut, Buckeyes

Barbara’s Bandanas

Dog bandanas, tissue box covers, eyeglass cases, gnome ornaments, kitchen angels, doll clothes

Grannys crafts and more

Tumblers mugs wind spinners coasters slate designs and more

The Craft Crew Art Store

Faux leather earrings, clip ons, stud earrings, key wrist straps, custom charm bracelets and necklaces

JD Treasures and more

Art, unique jewelry, ornaments and more

Mike Thoen

Wooden Christmas trees, seasonal gnomes, liquor decanters, paintings, hand crafted earrings. Oversized dice games (Yatzee, Frackle, LRC).

Bev Swaim

Crochet items, wooden signs, jewelry, and paintings.

LHG Productions 

Handmade glass

Jack of All Gifts

Jewelry, accessories, home decor, pet accessories

Lake Erie Comfort 

Soy wax candles, wax melts, goats milk soaps

Marloh’s Glass

Fused glass products: trees, trays, vases, hanging vases, wind chimes, sun swirls, sun catchers, mobile, mosaic pictures/stans, plant critters, coral bowls, mushrooms, gnomes, jewelry, free style glass/stand, and Christmas ornaments

Dunkin Doggies

Pet treats and pet related gifts

I DO Rustic Rentals and Designs 

Candles and lamps

Miranda.r.t

Artwork

Dawn’s Delights, Beth Bow-tique

Homemade chocolate and candy, handmade Christmas wood products

Cabinet-S-Top

Promotional materical

Sassy Zapps

Permanent jewelry

Dandy Blend

A caffeine-free herbal beverage and coffee alternative made of only four ingredients. Enjoy the rich, bold, and creamy flavor of real coffee without the jitters. It’s “All The Goodness of Dandelion In An Instant.”

The Wandering Goose

Boutique located downtown Valley City that is known for handmade soaps, lotions, and other eclectic gifts

Coffee in the Valley

Of the Woods

Christmas wall hangings and ornaments

Rahab’s Bracelets, Boho wall art

Bracelets, wall hangings, bling sticks for potted plants 

Pam Serrafine

Hot and cold therapy corn bags

Amy’s Rustic Event Center

J&K Kollaboration

Beaded items (pens, car charms, bracelets, earrings, wristlets) sublimation items (earrings, tumblers, wind spinners, pop sockets)

The Last Thread

Up cycled mittens (from sweaters), chef scarves, Christmas tree pillows

Hounds Town USA

Promotional material

Window Genie

Promotional material

Scentsy

Essential oils

Roc-N-Designz

Sublimation items, tumblers, earrings, mugs, badge reels, wine bags, t-shirts

Sue Amstutz

Vintage hand painted maple syrup buckets of all kinds

Mo and Mi Gifts

All natural stone and gemstone bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and charms

Two Sister’s Crafty Creations

Bowl, plate cozies, Baked potato bags, custom designed glitter pens and wreaths

MyHookNMe

Crochet succulents, plushie animals, pumpkins, and flowers

Maria Leng

Handmade vintage silver spoon jewelry and handpainted shirts

Magyar’s Manor

Sourdough bread, dog treats, host/hostess gifts

Chili Cook-OFf

Get ready to spice up your holiday season at our Christmas in the Valley Chili Cook-Off! We invite all locals to join in and bring the heat for a festive culinary showdown. Who will be crowned the ultimate chili champion? Come and find out!

Singalong / Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 7th 

Join us for a festive holiday singalong on December 7th! Bring your singing voices and your jingle bells for an evening full of joy and holiday cheer. Let’s make this season bright together with our favorite holiday tunes! 

More information to follow.