how new S S 36th Annual
Complimentary Copy
For Collectors of Distinction Copyright 1990
Volume 84
Fall 2023 Edition
The 36th Annual Christmas in October is raring to go and We Want YOU here to enjoy it ALL! Christmas is a celebration for family and friends and that is what you will find here at the 36th Annual Christmas in October at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. This year’s jingle bell season will be sure to please and leave you with a car full of goodies and a smile on your face after you shop hundreds of booths throughout the entire fairgrounds.
continuously adding to our food row with new options and maintaining all our must-haves that you look forward to. For Christmas you will find fried veggies, specialty coffees-lattes & more, french waffles, hand rolled soft pretzels, ribs, brisket, bbq, gyros, kettle corn, pizza burgers, hand cut fries, elephant ears, caramel apples and so much more!
Are you looking for a rare find for a special family member or friend that will be the hit of the holiday party? Then make your list now and be confident that you will find the perfect gift and maybe a few extras too!
Christmas in October is never complete without the real Santa Claus strolling the buildings and grounds throughout the weekend. He may be in his Santa suit, or he may be in his toy building or baking outfit. Santa is busy but always makes time for the kids and kids at heart, so make sure you have your camera set up to capture the perfect holiday moment. Santa’s house will be in Building A so if you don’t see him while shopping be sure to stop by to see if he is there!
Christmas in October will take place October 7 and 8 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds and tickets are $6.00 per person (Early Bird tickets are $8.00 per person). Of course, you can go to our website and purchase tickets online. By purchasing online, you are helping to move the lines through the gate faster so folks can get parked and shop sooner! Show hours are Saturday 10am-5pm (Early Bird starts at 8am) and Sunday 11am-4pm. The show will be full of vendors offering scrumptious goodies and treats plus home and outdoor decor, soaps, lotions, woodcrafts, boutique clothing, handcrafted barn wood furniture, beautiful jewelry, unique art, pet-related items, repurposed furniture and accessories, candles and MORE! Be sure to follow our Facebook page leading up to the show to get glimpses of some of our vendors at cloudproductions. Cloud Productions knows how important it is for you to be able to rest your feet and reenergize with a little lunch, so we are
If you are a regular annual shopper, you probably know about our Enter to Win Booth in Building I, but if this is your first visit to Christmas in October be sure to stop by and sign up when you first arrive. At the Enter to Win Booth there is Esther’s Wheel of Fun and Snowball Plinko you can play for a donation to the local Hancok Co Sheriffs Youth Explorers group. Also, when you sign up for the drawing you will have a chance every 30 minutes to win a prize from one of the many vendors who have donated items for the weekend! If you spend $50 or more at the show, present your receipts at Enter to Win and receive a free holiday gift bag as well. During the weekend our Cloud Production Elves will be out on
their elf mobiles to help customers get to their car with all their packages. Just watch for the vehicles or head to the front of building A and wait for one to arrive. See You at Christmas in October!
We’ve got new friends on the grounds this year – Kerry and Lynn and Rube! Read all about their Stinkin Cute Trees on page 3.
See Map of Findlay on page 2