This year’s Olde Pickerington Village Holiday Gathering is offering vendors without their own storefronts an easy way to make themselves part of the shopping season.
One highlight of the annual event is the marketplace, which will be hosted by Romeo’s Pizza.
The Holiday Gathering is slated for 5-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the center of Olde Pickerington Village.
“This marketplace will serve as an opportunity for people in Pickerington to promote their products,” says Jason Diehl, president of the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association.
Diehl is also the owner of two businesses, Ritzy Rose and Vintage Diehls, that will be part of
Ritzy Rose
the marketplace.
“I didn’t have a space, and I know there are a number of different people that don’t have a space,” he says. “I wanted to give others the opportunity to sell and promote their products for the holiday season.”
Jennifer’s Custom Designs, which sells handmade and repurposed jewelry and accessories, will also be included.
“I use a lot of vintage stuff,” owner Jennifer Sheehan says. “I enjoy dirty things that I can turn from trash to treasure.”
Another vendor, Pretzels with a Twist, will offer a variety of flavored pretzels, including Fiesta Taco and Harvest Pumpkin.
“(The marketplace) helps people to have a one-stop shopping place for Christmas,” says owner Nay Dismore. “I am so glad that it is being put together, not just for us, but for everyone involved.”
Sponsored by OPVBA and the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department, the Holiday Gathering is a free, family-friendly event. Guests can take pictures with Santa, shop, ride a carriage, make crafts and more.
The City of Pickerington’s Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at Gazebo Park at 7:30 p.m.
“There are a lot of different components that should boast for a very fun evening,” Diehl says
Jennifer’s Custom Designs
. “Adding the marketplace is just one more step into evolving this event into a larger event.”
William Kosileski is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
Marketplace Vendors
- Jennifer’s Custom Designs: handcrafted jewelry, accessories and home décor
- Mama Wehn Imaginings: upcycled, handcrafted items such as candles and coasters
- Pretzels with a Twist: gourmet pretzels, sold in packages and gift baskets
- Team Spirit Sports: hand-crafted flags and banners
- Ritzy Rose: Homemade jewelry and accessories, such as necklaces and headpieces
- Vintage Diehls: Vintage apparel and accessories, such as sweaters, rings and bracelets
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