Events
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The 55th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Oct 11, 2025through Oct 12, 2025
2025 OHIO SAUERKRAUT FESTIVAL
October 11th, 2025 - Open 9am-8pm
October 12th, 2025 - Open 9am-6pm
Setup Begins Oct. 10th, 2025
For more information:
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival Scholarship Information
Hearth Warming Holidays
Nov 7, 2025through Nov 9, 2025
Hosted by the Waynesville Merchants Association,
the Hearth Warming Holidays is held on the 1st weekend of November....
November 7th, 8th, & 9th 2025
Kick off the holidays with a preview of holiday decor, treats, and sweets.
~~ Downtown Waynesville ~~
For more information on Waynesville Shops,
Christmas in the Village
Dec 5, 2025through Dec 7, 2025
2025 DATES:
Friday, Dec. 5th 6:00pm-9:00pm (EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS BEGIN AT 11:00AM)
Saturday, Dec. 6th 12:00PM-8:00PM
Sunday, Dec. 7th 11:00AM-4:00PM
Interested in becoming a sponsor? CLICK HERE
DETAILS: COMING SOON
SANTA
HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES
ENTERTAINMENT
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village celebrates the season on December 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2025. 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 1300 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, wear your Ugly Sweater for photo ops and a festive hot cocoa and cookie walk!
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 5th, 6th, & 7th in historic downtown Waynesville, Ohio.
Event Details:
Santa Hours: Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-4pm and 5-8pm (arrival by fire truck Friday 6pm and Saturday 1pm) - Location: TBD. SUNDAY: Parade of Santas
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 Street Faire. Come and enjoy the festive atmosphere while you finish up those shopping lists!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Networking Jingle Mingle
Dec 17, 2025through Dec 17, 2025
5:00pm
Location: TBD
Waynesville Hometown Expo
Mar 28, 2026through Mar 28, 2026
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE - coming soon!
Download and Print Registration Flyer here - coming soon!
The Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Waynesville HOMETOWN Expo and 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, March 28th, 2026.
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Times: 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: Waynesville Junior High School, 723 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, OH 45068
Become a Sponsor
The event will showcase Waynesville area businesses and help build relationships with our community. There will be raffles and prizes at each booth along with giveaways!
Each exhibitor must provide a door prize with a value of $25 or greater. You will also need to provide supplies for your raffle including: entry forms, pens, and a container to collect the entries. Exhibitor draws a winner and contacts them during or after the event. Entry forms can be used as leads following the event. Please note: no coupons or discounts permitted as a door prize.
Below you will find the Sponsorship opportunities and at the bottom of this page, you will find the booth options that are available.
We look forward to seeing either your business or you as a guest at the event!
This event is free for members of the community to attend. No ticket is needed, this registration page is for exhibitors and sponsors ONLY.
Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration Flyer - coming soon!
We can't wait to see you on March 28th, 2026!
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Contact Information:
Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director: Kelly Miller
Event Coordinator: Suz Beckett