IN THIS YEAR THAT WE'VE ENDURED...
LET'S HAVE AN ONEONTA CHRISTMAS STAYCATION!
Yes, we are reviving the spirit of Clark Griswold and his crew for our Christmas festivities this year! We've all seen the holiday classic, "Christmas Vacation." Well, join the Oneonta Business Association, the City of Oneonta, and community organizations for a terrific ONEONTA CHRISTMAS STAYCATION!
Our next planning meeting will take place in the St. Vincent’s Blount board room on Thursday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m. You may enter through the ER with screening. Please attend and bring your ideas on how to make Oneonta a holiday attraction and shopping destination! Kindly RSVP by clicking here.
Our next planning meeting will take place in the St. Vincent’s Blount board room on Thursday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m. You may enter through the ER with screening. Please attend and bring your ideas on how to make Oneonta a holiday attraction and shopping destination! Kindly RSVP by clicking here.
NEW: The Griswold Goodwill Tour of Homes
Decorate your home by December 1 and participate in our grand tour of homes! Mayor-Elect Richard Phillips will design a map to guide you on the tour of the decorated homes. Entries must be located within the city limits of Oneonta. You will have the opportunity to VOTE online by December 7 for your favorite entry. The lucky winner will receive a Griswold Goody Basket filled with holiday delights, including a JELLY OF THE MONTH subscription (donated by the Old Field General Store), a special edition copy of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie on DVD, a stuffed squirrel, and other surprises!
Light the Town Campaign Continues
In 2019, the OBA began raising funds with which to replace the old, incandescent Christmas lights that were removed from the tops of downtown buildings in late 2018. About 25 years ago, Glenn Glaze with Ace Hardware donated the lights which had to be taken done due to deterioration of lines and the expense of powering the incandescent bulbs. The OBA was successful in completing Phase 1 of the commercial grade LED lighting system in the downtown area and beyond. As funds allow, we will continue to expand this project. You can donate online. For more details, click here.
8th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
Individuals, organizations, and businesses are invited to decorate storefronts, yards, and structures within the city limits of Oneonta and in the business zone to compete for awards. There is no fee to enter. Let's knock it out of the park this Christmas season! Click here for details.
3rd Annual Festival of Lights Tree Contest
Our goal for 2020 is 35 trees, plus we'll have TWO flagship trees (14 footers!). The City of Oneonta will sponsor one of the flagship trees, decorating it with the theme, "Smiles for the Season." In addition to decorating a 7-8 ft tree, St. Vincent's Blount is also sponsoring the purchase of the other flagship tree and we are searching for someone willing to decorate it! Call 205-446-0462 to let us know if you'd like to decorate the other big one. Early entry is encouraged for the 7-8 ft trees. For more details, click here.
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We'd like to include all community Christmas events.
Email the details to christmas @oneontabusinessassociation.com.
Email the details to christmas @oneontabusinessassociation.com.
Saturday & Sunday, November 14-15, 2020
Decorating Town
Volunteers will meet at the gazebo for work assignments and then branch out to place clear LED Christmas lights on the trunks of the crepe myrtle trees on 1st Avenue East and on the shrubs. They will also decorate the City's gazebo, public restroom structure, trees, and welcome signs. The lamppost banners will be switched out to Christmas ones. Your help and ideas are welcome and most appreciated! Email christmas@oneontabusinessassociation.com to let us know of any ideas you may have in decorating our hometown for the holidays! Also, if you'd like to volunteer, please email us, too, so we can put you on our list of Santa's helpers that day! For information, call 205-446-0462.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Christmas Open House
Oneonta Downtown District
More details coming!
Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join us at the Gazebo at 1st Avenue & 4th Street as we turn on the power and light up all the beautiful decorated trees! Features horse and carriage rides, Wallace State Singers, and Santa Claus. More details to come soon!
Friday, November 20, 2020
Sip, Stroke, & Socialize @ Limestone Springs
Join the fun at 5:30 p.m. at the Club House of Limestone Springs Golf Club, 3000 Colonial Drive, Oneonta. Get your tickets now for a fun evening of sipping your favorite cocktail, enjoying appetizers, painting a Santa door hanger with Erica Hicks Whited, and just socializing while social distancing. Tickets are $45. Space is limited, so get your tickets early. Contact Noval Hudspeth at 205-274-4653 for more information.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Children are invited to come see Santa Claus from 6-8 pm! Feel free to bring your own camera, smart phone, or other device to snap your own photos! Location will be announced soon!
Friday, December 4, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus @ St. Vincent's Blount
Drive through the entrance of St. Vincent's Blount to see Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus and get your picture made free of charge! More details to follow!
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Festival of Lights Awards Ceremony, 6 pm
Blount County Christmas Parade, 7 pm
Before the parade, join us at The Little Brick Church for the announcement of winners of our tree decorating and storefront decorating contests! Coordinated by the Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce, this annual parade will also bring Santa to town, along with many outstanding floats, cars, and other entries. A little elf also told us that there will be SNOW at this year's parade!!! If you'd like to register and entry in the parade, contact Barbara Andersen at barbara@blountoneontachamber.org.
Thursday, December 10 & 17, 2020
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Children are invited to come see Santa Claus from 6-8 pm! Feel free to bring your own camera, smart phone, or other device to snap your own photos! Locations will be announced soon!
Questions?
For more information on the Festival of Lights activities, call 205-446-0462 or email christmas@oneontabusinessassociation.com
