Valentine Sweet Stroll
Main Street Chillicothe hosted its first Valentine's Sweet Stroll downtown on February 8th, 2024. The Sweet Stroll allowed attendees to get out, shake off those winter blues, and shop for that special someone just in time for Valentine's Day. The evening provided nice weather, and the idea of receiving chocolates made for a significant turnout of community members. Thank you to our event hosts which included Urban Backroad Boutique, Grounded For Life, The Charmed Nook, Beemer's Clothing, District Home Décor, Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery, Livingston County Library, Martin House Gifts, Country Corner Craft & Antique Mall, Salty Hippo Studio, Boji Stone Café, Family Affair Creations, Lauhoff Jewelry, Double T Mercantile, and Sensenich Jeweler. Chillicothe has an active and vibrant downtown full of entrepreneurs, artists, services, and talent.
Once checked in at Silver Moon Plaza, attendees picked up party favors sponsored by United Country Graham Agency, put on their heart-shaped glasses, grabbed their pink treat bags, and headed downtown to shop and collect pieces of gourmet chocolates from their favorite downtown businesses. Participants received 15 different flavors. In addition, strollers had the chance to win two raffle prizes. The stroll offered a wide variety of different types of chocolate, from white chocolate maple candied bacon to dark chocolate strawberry cheesecake. A special thank you to Tammy Moore with The Mad Batter, who donated three delicious stops for the event. Julia Stimpson won the first prize basket raffle provided by United Country Graham Agency and all participating businesses. Bev Parker won the Livingston County Library gift basket raffle prize. Congratulations to both winners.
Participating businesses provided special deals specifically for the Sweet Stroll. Some businesses offered snacks, refreshments, and fun activities such as photo booths, games, and prizes. Attendees shopped at their favorite downtown businesses and caught up with the business owners and staff. They could also visit two businesses new to downtown: Double T Mercantile and Family Affair Creations.
This was a fun boost after a very cold January. Main Street Chillicothe hopes to continue this event for 2025. Stay up to date with Main Street Chillicothe news and events by following them on facebook or at www.downtownchilli.com
Main Street Chillicothe is a non-profit organization committed to the historical preservation and economic development of our downtown district. We support arts, culture, entertainment, and business in downtown Chillicothe! Our work is supported by essential community partnerships and generous donations. If you value our vibrant and beautiful downtown, consider joining us.
As a Missouri Main Street Accredited program, Main Street Chillicothe is a recognized, leading program among the state network of more than 48 districts and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.
Special thanks to our partners, our many "Friends of Main Street" supporters, and our volunteers who make it all happen. This place matters and so do you.
