For the 35th year, Vinegar Hill brings shoppers by the hundreds

 

[November 24, 2024] 

Over 26 locations and numerous vendors participated in the 35th annual Christmas on Vinegar Hill Saturday, November 23.

Numerous booths were set up at Mt. Pulaski Grade School, with over 60 vendors offering a variety of handcrafted items and homemade goods. There was a cookie walk being held in the basement. Just outside the building, Brew 66 was selling hot drinks.

Mt. Pulaski High School had over 50 vendors with items ranging from crafts to clothing to Christmas ornaments just to name a few.

At Mt. Pulaski’s American Legion, Salt Creek Crafters were selling crafts, wood designs, antiques, floral, clothing, soaps, candles, jewelry, baked goods and Pampered Chef.

Other places to shop included Vinegar Hill Treasure Chest, Topper’s Storage, Creative House, Red Ribbon Christmas and Market on the Hill. Moochelle’s Kid Care, Annette Hahn and Linda’s Wood Art were set up at homes in the area.

Along the downtown square in Mt. Pulaski, the courthouse was festively decorated with Christmas décor and offering warm refreshments and festive treats. Mt. Pulaski Township Historical Museum sold baked goods and gently used Christmas items.

Just down the street, Mt. Pulaski Public Library was holding its annual book sale and also offered free donuts and hot drinks.

For the hungry shoppers, there were several options available. In the morning, St. Thomas Aquinas Church sold pancakes, sausages, eggs, biscuits and gravy and baked goods. Zion Lutheran Church sold soup and sandwiches to raise funds for a church youth group trip.

At Mt. Pulaski Grade School, the options were Walking tacos, sloppy joes and hotdogs.

Next to the American Legion, Boy Scout Troop 122 sold pork chop sandwiches, chips and water.

Food trucks on Mt. Pulaski’s square included Tochimilco and We Three Sweets.

Restaurants including the Old Brickyard Grill and Pub, Diggity Dawgs, Mt. Pulaski Café, Davis Dairy Bar, Boomer’s BBQ and Market on the Hill were open and offering a variety of fare.

Besides Mt. Pulaski, there were locations set up in Chestnut, Elkhart and Latham. The Chestnut Fire Department had a bake sale, crafts, jewelry and other items. The Elkhart Station General Store offered Illinois products and wine tasting. At Latham’s Korner Café, there were homemade cookies and other desserts, resin art and homemade dog treats.

As in previous years, the towns were full of people out and about doing Christmas shopping and visiting with friends.

[Angela Reiners]