GALION — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host a “Christmas in July” themed Second Saturday Shop Hop in Galion this Saturday, July 11.
This is the second Shop Hop organized by the chamber to support local Galion-area merchants. The Second Saturday Shop Hop is sponsored by Donley Ford of Galion, Firelands Federal Credit Union, First Federal Bank of Ohio, and Park National Bank.
“We realized that amid the pandemic, we needed to create an event that helped to promote our local small businesses,” said Executive Director, Miranda Jones. “The shop hop allows for social distancing, while still promoting growth and success for our area.”
The event will be this Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with businesses to host the “Christmas in July” Shop Hop. Local businesses will be asked to “hide” one of Santa’s reindeer in their business. Shoppers can pick up their card at the chamber’s tent on the square in Uptowne Galion. Once they have found all of Santa and his reindeer, they can return their completed card to the chamber’s tent to claim their prize.
“We had a great turnout for our June Shop Hop and hope to continue with that in July,” explained Jones. “We’ve added additional engagement activities for those who wish to participate in Saturday’s Shop Hop.”
Another addition to Saturday’s event is the “Shop Hop Rocks” sponsored by DRM Productions. Randomly painted rocks will be hidden along Harding Way between Union Street and Liberty Street. Find a painted rock and follow the instructions on the back to earn a prize.
The chamber also plans to hand out Shop Hop canvas bags and giveaway items from the sponsors of the event, as well as continue the Food & Beverage “Blitz Card” promotional incentive to shop at participating chamber members that serve food and beverages.
Second Saturday Shop Hop dates are July 11, and Aug. 8. If anyone is interested in more information or wish to become a Shop Hop sponsor, they can contact Miranda Jones at the Chamber office, 419-468-7737 or via email mjones@galion-crestlinechamber.org.
