Thank you for brightening this holiday season by supporting the 2022 Hometown Christmas.
Hometown Christmas offers a gift to all as we gather together to celebrate a FREE community event. Highlights include: Lighted Christmas Parade, reindeer pictures, live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, shopping, holiday treats + more.
Event Times:
1-3p | Winter Market Sip ‘n Shop @ XCHNG
2-3:30p | LIVE Reindeer Pictures with Dahnke Farms
2-4p | Effingham Performance Center Sing-along @ Gazebo
2-5p | Train Rides
2-6p | Santa’s Workshop @ County Building
- Cookie Decorating by Kirby’s IGA
- Reindeer Food by The Royal School of Cosmetology
- Bulb Planting by U of I Master Gardeners
3-7p | Mistletoe Market (incl. food trucks)
4-7p | Horse & Carriage Rides
4:30-5p | Live Nativity by Centenary United Methodist Church @ Gazebo
5p | Lighted Parade with Santa
5p | FACE Christmas Orchestra @ Old Courthouse Museum
5:30p | Lighting of the City of Effingham Christmas Tree
5:30-6:15p | St. Anthony Grade School Intermediate Choir
5:30-8p | Santa House Hours with Cookies provided by Layna Bond, American Family Insurance
*subject to change
Cost:
Presenting | $1,500 – company logo on event banner & lighting of the Christmas tree – SOLD
Gold | $500 – company logo on event sign
Silver | $250 – company name on event sign
Deadline:
All sponsorships must be confirmed by Monday, November 21 to be featured on print materials.
Payment:
Accepted forms of payment include: credit card or check (must be sent upon completion of this application)
Please make checks payable to: “Downtown Effingham Business Group”
Mail to or drop off at: 903 N Keller Dr., Effingham, IL 62401
Questions should be directed to Effingham County Chamber Marketing Director, Nicole Morrison, at (217) 342-4147 or nmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com.