Mt. Pulaski hosts another amazing Christmas on Vinegar Hill

[November 19, 2023]    The annual Christmas on Vinegar Hill was held in Mt. Pulaski this past Saturday. The event was held mostly in town, with a couple of events being held in both Chester and Elkhart.

Many local businesses, as well as over a hundred vendors, participated, opening their stores or setting up booths in locations throughout the town.

One of the many locations participating was the Mt. Pulaski Public Library. In addition to hosting a book sale in their basement, the library offered free donuts and coffee. Another location offering food was St. Thomas Aquinas Church, who were offering a full breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage, eggs, and biscuits and gravy.

In addition to the library, the schools in the Mt. Pulaski community opened their doors to vendors. In both the Mt. Pulaski Grade School and the High School, dozens of vendors set up stands in the hallways, classrooms, and gymnasiums.

One vendor, Cameron McClellan of Our Humble Homestead, was selling locally produced honey. His company, run out of Elkhart, is completely family operated. McClellan shared that his wife designs the labels, his son helps him with the bees, and his daughter is the taste tester.

The Logan County Humane Society had a booth set up as well, selling pet related Christmas items such as ornaments and pet hats. Judy Hale shared that the Humane Society could always use more volunteers and provided information on how to get involved. If you have an inclination to volunteer with animals, you can find a volunteer application here.

The American Legion Post 447 was another location with many vendors. Two Lincoln businesses, Podbelsek Family Creations and Bob’s Woodshed, had stands, in addition to many others.

Boy Scout Troop 122 was set up outside the Legion selling porkchop sandwiches they were grilling fresh.

The Mt. Pulaski square was busy as well, with many businesses touting the recognizable green, wooden Christmas tree, signifying their participation in the event.

Of these businesses were Basement Treasures, The Old Brickyard Grill and Pub, The Next Stop Saloon, Market on the Hill, Mt. Pulaski Township Historical Museum, Creative House, and Vinegar Hill Treasure Chest.

The Munch Box Food Truck and We Three Sweets also had mobile locations set up.

The courthouse was open, giving out hot cider and coffee. The inside had been decorated beautifully for the Christmas season. The ground floor and upstairs were both ornamented with tinsel, wreaths, and Christmas trees.

Hundreds of people came from far and wide for this event, with all seeming to enjoy their time exploring everything that Christmas on Vinegar Hill had to offer.

[Matt Boutcher]