Get Your Jingle On

2023 GYJO Poster

It’s that time of year! It’s time to Get Your Jingle On in Elkader on Friday, November 3rd. This First Friday event is a chance for you to get a jump start on the holiday season.  There will be plenty of activities for all ages from 4:00-6:00 at participating businesses. A list of activities can be found on the Elkader Chamber Web page as the date gets closer.  From 6:00-7:00 we invite everyone to continue the fun at Founders’ Park for hot chocolate, cookies and live music with Kenny Slocum.  The traditional Thomas Tree Lighting will take place at 7:00 p.m.  There might even be a special guest appearance if he can get away from his toy workshop! You can begin filling those punch cards for a chance to win $25 in Chamber Dollars each week until Christmas and/or the grand prize of  two $250 in Chamber Dollars to be drawn on January 3rd.  The businesses are ready to help you get a jump start on getting ready for Christmas today. So come Get Your Jingle On in Elkader.

Get Your Jingle On  Activities for 2023

GEAR Elkader – 4:45-5:15 Peace Church Bell Choir

The Collective- create your own Christmas Card

Elkader Floral Shop – 5:30-6:00 Three Lads & A Dad

EXIT Realty Building – Cookie Decorating sponsored by Brittney Reinhart/Norwex Consultant

Mill on Main – make a Christmas ornament 

Emerald Grove – make a Christmas ornament 

Birdies – make your own Cat Wand Toy

The General Store & More – hot chocolate spoon and food samples

The Brim – Hot Chocolate Bar

Twisted Alley – make a 3D ornament

Styled Abode – make personalized Christmas bell ornament

Bridge Street Boutique – tattoos and food

Rise & Shine Nutrition – Photo Booth

A Little Off the Top – Jenni will help the littles look good for Santa