GALION/CRESTLINE, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) is excited to announce this year’s Holiday Open House & Auction, a beloved local tradition that promises festive fun for all. Presented by Title Sponsor CSI Insurance, the event will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Hub at Village Square, located at 311 N Seltzer Street in Crestline.
Tickets for the event are available for purchase online at galion-crestlinechamber.org on the Chamber Event Calendar and at the chamber office located at 138 Harding Way W, Galion. The cost is $30 per person, or $225 to reserve a table (eight seats). Sponsorship opportunities are also available, offering businesses additional promotion through press releases, the auction site, and at the event.
Raffle tickets are priced at $20 each and will be available online and at the office. Prizes include a $1000 first-prize, $750 second-prize, $500 third-prize, and a $250 fourth-prize. Stay tuned to the GCACC Facebook page for updates on ticket availability.
This year’s auction will be a hybrid event, with online and live bidding. The online auction begins Friday, November 29, and ends Friday, December 6. Last year’s auction featured over 80 items, including sports tickets, lottery tickets, candles, food items, home decor, and tech gadgets. Interested in donating to the auction? Contact the chamber office at 419-468-7737 or email ceo@galion-crestlinechamber.org.
Attendees can look forward to a night of delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts catered by Buehler’s, with special cocktails available at the bar. Live holiday music will set the festive mood, and guests can enjoy raffles, games, a wine pull, a spirits pull, a photo booth, and more.
The Holiday Open House & Auction is GCACC’s largest non-dues income generator, supporting the chamber’s efforts to keep dues affordable, advocate for the business community, and pursue economic development opportunities.
GCACC extends its gratitude to this year’s sponsors, including Avita Health System, Firelands Federal Credit Union, Galion City Health Department, and Iberia Earthworm & Construction as table sponsors, and Dostal & Kirk and Park National Bank as co-sponsors. Additional sponsorships are still available.
For more information, ticket assistance, or auction item donations, contact the GCACC at 419-468-7737.