Welcome to the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce
See Our Small-Town Charm
Older than the state of Ohio, the village of Waynesville offers a fascinating combination of history and culture as it developed in southwestern Ohio. This "Antiques Capital of the Midwest" and "Home of the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival" is a microcosm of our American heritage with its dreams and accomplishments.
Are you ready to expand your connections, grow your business, and meet like-minded professionals?
Join us for dynamic conversations, potential partnerships, and new opportunities at our network event.
Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone looking to connect and collaborate.
Bring your business cards and get ready to build lasting relationships in a relaxed, yet energized environment. You never know who you'll meet!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW WITH FUTURE DATES
September 23rd at 12:00pm - Bentino's October 28th at 5:00pm - Village Family Restaurant / Villager Pub November 18th at 12:00pm - Butter Churn Cafe Thursday, December 17th at 5:00pm - Stonehouse Tavern - Holiday Jingle Mingle
Friday, December 4th 1:00pm-9:00pm (Extended shopping hours begin at 11:00am) Saturday, December 5th 12:00pm-8:00pm Sunday, December 6th 11:00am-4:00pm
DETAILS: ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE (including: Santa, Carriage Rides, and Children's Activities) FOLLOW THE FACEBOOK EVENT
Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village celebrates the season on December 4th, 5th and 6th, 2026. Experience small town charm as historic downtown Waynesville transforms into an old-time quaint shopping district...just like a scene taken out of a Hallmark movie.
Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village features over 1000 luminaries that line Main Street Friday and Saturday evening, strolling characters, and of course, visits with Santa. Santa also arrives in a very unique way on a firetruck! You will hear the sounds of the holidays from our heated entertainment tent and feel the festive spirit fill your soul! On Sunday, enjoy the Holiday Christmas Market Street Faire 11:00 am-4:00 pm, featuring a Parade of Santas at 1:00 pm.
During Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village, you can browse over 40 specialty shops and dining experiences that will take you back in time. There are plenty of Waynesville locally owned and operated restaurants to relax and enjoy a meal or a specialty treat! Visitors can browse and shop our collection of antique shops, galleries, specialty shops, restaurants, and hand-made furniture stores that make Waynesville, Ohio unique! The Waynesville shops welcome their visitors to discover the latest trends in holiday decorating and unique gifts for those on your holiday gift buying list.
Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village promises to be an experience to remember thanks to our many sponsors!!! Stores open at 11:00am on Friday for early shopping with extended hours all weekend.
Come join us for Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village on December 4th, 5th and 6th in historic downtown Waynesville, Ohio.
Event Details:
Santa Hours: Friday 6:00-9:00pm, Saturday 1:00-4:00pm and 5:00-8:00pm (arrival by fire truck Friday 6:00pm and Saturday 1:00pm) - Location: The Gazebo on Main Street. Sunday: Parade of Santas on Main Street at 1:00 pm.
Heated entertainment tent: Friday and Saturday entertainment, with children's activities on Saturday afternoon
Strolling characters and entertainment Friday and Saturday
Sunday: Parade of Santas and Christmas Market Street Faire. Come and enjoy the festive atmosphere while you finish up those shopping lists!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We couldn’t do what we do without YOU! Your generous support makes our events and initiatives possible, helping us create lasting memories and build a stronger community.
Whether it’s through your time, resources, or enthusiasm, your partnership means the world to us, and we are so grateful to have you by our side.
Here’s to making a difference together—thank you for being such an important part of our success!
