Geneva Area Festivals & Events

~ Theme: Twas the Night Before Christmas ~

Tree Lighting - Friday, 11/27, 7pm

Parade - Friday, 12/4, 7pm ~Santa at Recreational Center After parade

Window Decorating Contest - traveling trophy

Wreath Raffle - Nov. 16 - Dec. 4

Carriage Rides - Friday, 12/4

Business Open Houses - each Friday from 11/17 - 12/18 - stay open to 8:30pm

Downtown Decorating - week before Thanksgiving

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11/04/09   Aromatherapy Soapcrafting
Beaches, 321 Main St., Conneaut, OH     440.593.2530
http://www.beachesinc.com/   info@beachesinc.com
6pm-8pm, Instructor Maureen McCaslin, Cost $20; Material Cost $5 for (1)liquid soap and (1) molded soap (paid to instructor at time of class)
Just in time for holiday gift giving! We will play with glycerine soap bases, interesting molds, pure essential oils and other all natural ingredients. Make and take home what will soon be your favorite cleansers!


11/04/09   Holiday Mold Candy
321 Main St., Conneaut, OH    440.593.2530
http://www.marianne'scandyhouse.com/   7pm-9pm, Instructor Marianne's Candy House, Cost $25
Make your own holiday mold candy this year. We'll teach you to make basic chocolate molds, suckers & some more advanced molds.


11/06-07/09   Holiday Art & Craft Fair
Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut    440.593.5888
http://www.conneautartcenter.org/   A craft & artisan event.


11/10/09   Basic Beaded Bracelet
Beaches, 321 Main St., Conneaut, OH 44030    440.593.2530
http://www.beachesinc.com/   info@beachesinc.com
Instructors Nancy Hedrick & Lorie Dalrymple Cost $50
In this class, students will learn how to create a beaded bracelet using simple beadinf techniques. Accessorize your wardrobe withour spending lots of money. Also makes a great gift!



11/12/09   All I Want For Christmas Party!
Beaches & Sandpiper Gallery, 1034 Bridge St., Ashtabula Harbor    440.964.9069
http://www.beachesinc.com/   info@beachesinc.com
5pm-8pm
Come join us for an evening of LADIES ONLY festive fun! Be photographed wearing our latest styles, create your own "Wish List" for your significant other all while enjoying some wine, chocolate & hors doeuvres. Bring a Girlfriend! Bring your Daughter! Bring your Mom! It's a girls night out and you deserve it!


11/13/09   Wine Country Progressive Dinner
Debonne Vineyards    440.466.3485
http://www.debonne.com/   6:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun evening of fine wines and delicious cuisine. The evening begins at Grand River Cellars with roasted red pepper Bisque, Caprise salad with drizzled Balsamic; then to Debonne Vineyards for Citrus and peach chicken breasts served over a bed of rice, green beans Almandine and a roll; finish with dessert at South River Vineyards.
Vegetarian option available.
Wines will be paired with each course.
Call Debonne Vineyards at 440-466-3485 to make reservations for this drive yourself tour.
This is a prepaid, non-refundable ticket event. $47.50 per person which includes sales tax and gratuity.


11/14/09   Holiday Hoopla!
Beaches, 321 Main St., Conneaut, OH 44030    440.593.2530
http://www.beachesinc.com/   info@beachesinc.com
11am-3pm
Meet the Artist Bill Dalton at the Beaches & Marianne's location in Conneaut. He will be in the store painting his famous Decorative Ornaments and showing his other artwork. Come enjoy some refreshments, snacks & of course delicious Marianne's Candy.


11/14/09   Winegrowers of the Grand River Valley TURKEY TROT
Participating area Wineries    440-466-3485
http://www.debonne.com/   Noon to 5 p.m. No reservations necessary
A progressive tasting event.
Join us for an afternoon at Debonne Vineyards, Ferrante Winery, Grand River Cellars, Laurello Vineyard, and St. Joseph Vineyard tasting fine wines paired with dishes from your Thanksgiving dinner. The cost of the event is $5.00 at each winery and includes wine samples, food pairings, and recipes.
Featured courses:
Debonne Vineyards - pulled turkey sandwich
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante - cranberry tart paired with Cabernet Franc Ice Wine
Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant - stuffing
Laurello Vineyards - turkey pizza with ground turkey, leeks, roasted red peppers & feta cheese
St. Joseph Vineyard - pumpkin cheesecake tarts.
Bring a canned food item into each winery and receive $1 off your ticket price. The donations will go to the local food banks.


11/19/09   Sensational Silk
Sandpiper Gallery, 1034 Bridge St., Ashtabula Harbor    440.964.9069
6pm-8pm Cost $30; Instructor Sandy Shelenberger
Create one-of-a-kind silk scarves for the special woman on your gift list or for yourself! The scarves will be painted with silk paints using watercolor and salt techniques learned in class. Kit fee of $10 includes two 8"x54" silk scarves and use of fabric paints. Additional blank scarves available from instructor during class for a fee if you wish to make more than two scarves. Suggested Age 10yrs to Adult


11/20-21/09   "Christmas on Main Street"
Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula, OH 44004    440.964.3396
http://www.artscenternews.com/   The Good Life Singers invite you to their annual Christmas concert! Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Tickets $9


11/20/09   Progressive Dinner
Tarsitano Winery & Cafe, 4871 Hatches Corners Rd, Conneaut, OH 44030    440.224.2444
http://www.tarsitanowinery.com/   ken@tarsitanowinery.com
11 to 5pm
Sample great wine and indulge in gourmet food as you eat your way along The Conneaut Creek Food and Wine Trail.


11/24/09   How to Make Basic Earrings
Beaches, 321 Main St., Conneaut, OH 44030    440.593.2530
http://www.beachesinc.com/   info@beachesinc.com
6pm-8pm Instructors Nancy Hedrick & Lorie Dalrymple Cost $25
In this class, students will learn how to create beautiful dangle earrings (or less dangle if you prefer) Great class to take after the Bracelet class to create matching earrings!


11/25/09   Thanksgiving Eve Skate
Ashtabula Family Roller Den, 2255 West Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004    440.964.8200
http://www.rollerden.net/   (6pm-8pm) Skating, laser tag, crazy maze, bounce house.


11/26/09   Thanksgiving Day Buffet
The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, 4888 N. Broadway, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041    440.466.7100 ext. 2
http://www.thelodgeatgeneva.com/   Featuring traditional favorties the whole family will enjoy. Reservations.


11/26/09-01/01/10   Ashtabula County Lights on the Lake
Lake Shore Park, Ashtabula, OH 44004    http://www.ashtabulalightsonthelake.com/   (Fri.-Sun 6pm-9:30pm) Christmas drive thru lighting display.


11/26/09-12/25/09   Ken-I-See Holiday Lights
Kenisee Campgrounds, 4680 ST RT 307 E., Genva, OH 44041    440.466.2320
http://www.kenisee.com/   (Thurs. -Sun. 6pm-10pm) Christmas drive-thru park with wonderful holiday lighting displays.


11/27-28/09-12/19/09   Gingerbread House Contest
Basic Ingredients, 1610 W. 11th St., Ashtabula, OH 44004    440.964.2002
http://www.basic-ingredients.com/   (Thurs.Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-4pm) Come and join the fun & cast your vote. To enter the contest please call of stop in for your application before 11/21/09.


11/28/09   Annual Andover Simply Christmas
Andover Square & Fire Station, Andover, OH     440.293.5895
http://www.andoverohio.com/   (6pm) Parade, lighting of the square, Santa arrives via fire truck, cookies, hot chocolate at the fire hall, Jolly Trolley.


11/28/09   Santa on the Train
AC & J Scenic Train Ride, Jefferson Depot Platform, Jefferson, OH    440.576.6346 or 216.759.5772
http://www.familytrainrides.com/   (11am, 1pm, 3pm) Reservations Required.

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10/01/09-01/31/10   Passport to Wine Country-American Red Cross Save a Family Campaign
Participating Area Wineries in Ashtabula County    440.998.1020
American REd Cross Ashtabula County Chapter presents Save a Family Campaign ( Disaster Relief Fund)
$15 for 10 tickets 1 ticket for a sample of wine or 5 tickets for a full glass of wine. Tickets are valid from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31
Tickets will be accepted at the following wineries: Buccia Vineyards, Debonne Vineyards, Ferrante Vineyards, Grand River Cellars, Harpersfield Vineyards, Lakehouse Inn Winery, Old Mill Winery, St. Joseph Vineyard, South River Winery and The Winery at Spring Hill
$5 donation to the Ashtabula County American Red Cross-Disaster Relief Fund
All money donated to the Red Cross will stay in Ashtabula County


11/26/09-01/01/10   Ashtabula County Lights on the Lake
Lake Shore Park, Ashtabula, OH 44004    http://www.ashtabulalightsonthelake.com/   (Fri-Sun. 6pm-9:30pm) Christmas drive-thru lighting display.


11/26/09-12/25/09   Ken-I-See Holiday Lights
Kenisee Campgrounds, 4680 ST RT 307 E, Geneva, OH 44041    440.466.2320
http://www.keniseegrc.com/   (Thurs.-Sun. 6pm-10pm) Christmas Holiday Lighting display drive-thru.


12/04, 06, 11-14, 17-20/09   "Nutcracker"
Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th ST, Ashtabula, OH 44004    440.964.3396
http://www.artscenternews.com/   Join us for a full scale production of this family favorite classic! Thurs., Fri., Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm


12/04-05, 11-12, 18-19/09   Tannenbaum Trail
Wineries in Northeast Ohio    800.227.6972
http://www.ohiowines.org/   (Noon-6pm)
Wineries in Northeast Ohio. Enjoy wine samples, appetizers & collect ornaments for a 15' holilday tree.


12/04-06/09   Christmas Party Open House
Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041    800.UNCORK.1
http://www.oldfirehousewinery.com/   (Fri. 6pm-12am, Sat. 2pm-12am, Sun. 1pm-6pm) Special sales, snacks and prize drawings. No admission charge.


12/05 & 12/09   Santa on the Train
AC & J Scenic Train Rides, Jefferson Depot Platform boarding site adjacent to 161 E Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047    440.576.6346 or 216.759.5772
http://www.familytrainrides.com/   (11am, 1pm, 3pm) Reservations Required


12/05-06/09   Alpaca Farm Day and Holiday Sale
Grand River Alpaca Farm & Gift Shop, Austinburg, OH 44010    440.466.9385
http://www.grandriveralpacafarm.com/   (12pm-5pm) See, feel and learn about alpacas. Pre-Holiday sale in gift shoppe. Enjoy homemade hot chocolate and cookies.


12/05-27/09   A Christmas Carol Dinner Theatre
The Landing Festival Marketplace, 5481 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041    440.466.8650
http://www.genevalanding.com/   brook@genevalanding.com
(Sat. Doors 6pm, Dinner & Show 7:30pm, Sun. Matinee Doors 1pm, Dinner & Show 2pm) Noble Art Entertainment presents the holiday classic " A Christmas Carol" and more. Enjoy a 6-course Christmas feast as you are immersed in the sights, sounds & spirit of a truly magical Victorian Christmas.


12/05/09   Lunch with Santa
Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, 5750 Madison Rd., Madison    440.298.9838
http://www.grandrivercellars.com/   (11am) Enjoy holiday games, a food buffet & a visit from Santa. Cost TBA


12/05/09   Celebrate Finnish Independence Day & The Coming Christmas
TBA    440.998.2061
http://www.faha-ashtabula.org/   A short history of Finnish independence is given before the dinner. Check our website for more information.


12/05/09   Mrs. Claus is Coming
Basic Ingredients, 1610 W 11th St., Ashtabula, OH 44004    440.964.2002
http://www.basic-ingredients.com/   (9am-4pm) Mrs. Claus will visit with the children & take their Christmas list back to Santa at the North Pole.


12/05/09   Jefferson Holiday Celebration
Downtown Jefferson Area    440.576.1033
http://www.jeffersonchamber.com/   (Noon) Community events, merchant sales, crafts, parade 6pm


12/05/09   Reindeer Romp, Gingerbread Fantasy, Candlelight Open House
Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047    440.576.0496
http://www.jeffersondepotvillage.com/   (3pm-6pm)


12/05/09   Children's Old-Fashioned Williamsburg Christmas Party
Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047    440.576.0496
http://www.jeffersondepotvillage.com/   (3pm-5pm) Sleighbell wagon rides, ice sculptures, pinyata, punch, cookies, Santa, caroling, ornament-making.


12/05/09   Twinkling Candlelight Christmas Walk
Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047    440.576.0496
http://www.jeffersondepotvillage.com/   (5pm-6pm) Walk thru the fragrantly decorated village, 1890 reenactors in the restored buildings, live nativity, carolers, organ music, woissol.


12/05/09   Holiday Wine Tasting
Debonne Vineyards    440.466.3485
http://www.debonne.com/   Candlelight Tastings for the Holidays
Join us Saturdays December 5 & 12 from 3:30-6:30 p.m., for our annual tasting featuring our winemaker's choice of great holiday wines. A splendid holiday event which includes sampling our award winning wines, gourmet cheeses, holiday pastries, breads, and delicious dips.
$7 per person
$10 per person for Holiday Tasting and a taste of our, all natural, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
No reservations necessary


12/06/09   Make Your Loved One A Gift
Sandpiper Gallery, 1034 Bridge ST., Ashtabula Harbor    440.964.9069
1pm-3pm, Instructor Nancy Hedrick, Cost $50
Just in time for the holidays, make your loved one a beaded bracelet to show them how much you care!


12/12/09   Customer "Holiday" Appreciation Party
Old Mill Winery, 403 S Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041    440.466.5560
http://www.theoldmillwinery.com/  

12/12/09   Holiday Open House
Emerine Estates Winery, 5689 Loveland Rd., Jefferson, OH 44047    440.293.8199
http://www.emerineestateswinery.com/   (11am-11pm) Free appetizers, wine tasting.


12/12/09   Holiday Wine Tasting
Debonne Vineyards    440.466.3485
http://www.debonne.com/   Candlelight Tastings for the Holidays
Join us Saturdays December 5 & 12 from 3:30-6:30 p.m., for our annual tasting featuring our winemaker's choice of great holiday wines. A splendid holiday event which includes sampling our award winning wines, gourmet cheeses, holiday pastries, breads, and delicious dips.
$7 per person
$10 per person for Holiday Tasting and a taste of our, all natural, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
No reservations necessary


12/12/09   Annual Ashtabula Area Orchestra Christmas Concert
Lakeside H. S. Performing Arts Center, Sanborn Rd., Ashtabula OH 44004    440-994-2211
http://www.ashtabulaorchestra.com/   ashtabulaorchestra@gmail.com
A favorite festive Christmas event for the whole family.8 P.M. Features the orchestra and Ashtabula Choral Music Society, Lakeside H.S. Concert Choir and Lake Co. Messiah Chorus singing popular carols and excerpts from Handel's Messiah. Adults, $8; Students, $5; Age 6 & under, free. Catered dinner,7 P.M. in the H.S. cafeteria,$8.Reservations, 440-994-2211.


12/26/09   Pre-New Year's Eve Party (Practice Run)
Old Mill Winery, 403 S Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041    440.466.5560
http://www.theoldmillwinery.com/  

12/31/09   New Year's Eve Celebration
Lakehouse Inn & Winery, 5653 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041    440.466.8668
http://www.thelakehouseinn.com/   Includes overnight accomodations, dinner & New Yeasrs Eve festivities.


12/31/09   New Year's Eve Skate
Ashtabula Family Roller Den, 2255 West Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004     440.964.8200
http://www.rollerden.net/   (7pm-1am) Celebrate the New Year with the entire family.


12/31/09   New Year's Eve Party
Emerine Estates Winery, 5689 Loveland Rd., Jefferson, OH 44047    440.293.8199
http://www.emerineestateswinery.com/   (7pm-1am) Steak dinner & bottle of wine, dancing. $70 per couple.