Christmas on Vinegar Hill

Email: Kelly     covh@frontier.com
 

P. O. Box 33

Mt. Pulaski, IL  62548

Christmas on Vinegar Hill is held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving with all locations open on Saturday and limited locations open on Sunday. 

This year’s event will be

Saturday,  November 21 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

   Sunday,  November 22 (Noon – 4 p.m.)

History of “Vinegar Hill”

Prior to the repeal of the eighteenth amendment (prohibition) in 1933,  Mt. Pulaski stayed “wet” longer than the surrounding “dry” towns.  Since Mt. Pulaski had thirteen prosperous saloons and a few bootleggers, the railroads brought customers into town from every direction.  They would come with empty flasks and leave with full ones.  Upon nearing town, the conductor would call out “Vinegar Hill next stop”.  Thus, the town earned the nickname, “Vinegar Hill”.

Past Christmas on Vinegar Hill
PHOTOS

MAPS

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2009 Christmas on Vinegar Hill

Plate/Holder

Available for $12.00 at:

Farmers Bank

Illinois National Bank

The Salt Creek Attic Ltd.

A limited number of the following items are also available:

2007 Chamber Candleholder for $10.00

2006 Pottery for $15.00

2004 Candles for $4.00

2002 Tissue Boxes for $5.00

2001 Candle Holder Boxes for $5.00

S  = OPEN SATURDAY 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

SS  = OPEN SATURDAY 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. AND SUNDAY – NOON TO 4 P.M.

EE = EATING ESTABLISHMENTS

RR = DESIGNATES PUBLIC RESTROOMS

Location

Number

Location

Description

S 1

RR

MT PULASKI COURTHOUSE

Illinois State Historic  Site

Period decorations, cider tasting, coffee
MAPS TO ALL LOCATIONS 

American Legion Home Vendors
South End of Washington Street
 

S

SALT CREEK CRAFTER'S

American Legion Home

Expanded booths, wood,  fabric, florals, hand-forged items, sweatshirts, bake shoppe

S

CREATIVE CRAFTS: Marilyn Barnett and  Phyllis Beccue ‑ American Legion Home

Santas,  snowmen,  folk art, antiques, wreaths, candles,  bake shoppe

S

THE KINDLING BOX – Lawrence and Selma Wilham - American Legion Home

Oak & walnut shelves, barn-wood benches, birdhouses, nativities, hand-carved St. Nicks 

S

ANGELS ‘N’ MORE – Karen Ballard –

American Legion Home

Lighted trees, wreaths, windows, angels, pillows, primitives, stitched pictures, and more!

S

CENTRAL ILLINOIS DECORATIVE ARTISTS – Jo Richner – American Legion Home

Decorative artists offering variety of hand-painted and sewn treasurers

S

WEAVER'S CRAFTS - Pat Weaver - American Legion Home

Hand woven baskets,  and painted Christmas ornaments

S

TOM AND CAROL LOWE

American Legion Home

Primitives, stoneware, old toys, Hoosier canisters, woodenware, benches, tin ware, shelving

S

FUN STUFF – BRENDA BROWN

American Legion Home

Handbags, watches, necklace sets, reasonable priced women’s accessories

S

UNIQUE TECHNIQUES BY RON STOLL

American Legion Home

Snowmen, snowmen galore, holiday ornaments and gifts, and a wide selection of Illini items

S

EE

WALLY HOWE

American Legion Home – Conference Room

(Formally Stahl’s Furniture)

Homemade Pecan-cinnamon rolls
 homemade noodles, coffee shop
Enjoy coffee and rolls

S

EE

MT. PULASKI WOMEN IN BUSINESS, INC. (WAS ABWA)
Outside American Legion Home –   (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Serving pork chop sandwiches
sodas & hot coffee
 Proceeds benefit HS scholarship fund

SS 3

THE SALT CREEK ATTIC, LTD. 

106 S. Washington St.

Antiques, collectibles, gifts, handcrafted florals, wood, fabric, quilted and painted items

SS 4

CREATIVE HOUSE

110 E. Cooke St.

Treasure the memories thru Christmas traditions with surprises and gifts galore

SS 5

SADDIE’S SECRET PLACE

104  S. Washington St.

Vintage items, antiques, unique collectibles and furniture

SS 6  EE RR

VFW HALL Vendors (6 vendors)
106 E. Cooke St. - South side of square - across from the courthouse

Coffee and Mel-O-Cremes - bathrooms

SS 6

EE RR

VFW HALL Vendors

106 E. Cooke St. - South side of square

Oodles of holiday gifts, crafts, homemade items, collectibles, etc.
 

SS 7

EE RR

BUFF’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

102 S. Washington St. 

Family service restaurant – fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Homemade pies

S 8

EE

BIG BOY TOY SHED
 (OLD HOLMES GARAGE) 
 122 E. Cooke St.

Mini donuts and drinks.   Proceeds benefit work camp projects

S 9

CLARENCE'S COUNTRY CRAFTS 

110 S. Vine St.  in garage

Wooden crafts, baked goods, hand-sewn articles, Tupperware, and scrapbook supplies

S 10

EE RR

MT. PULASKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH

115 N. Washington St.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Spaghetti Dinner w/salad, garlic bread, and drink – bake sale

S

EE RR

MT. PULASKI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CORNER OF VINE & JEFFERSON

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

BBQ Sandwiches, Soups

& delectable desserts

SS 11 RR

BROOKS’ STUDIO OF DANCE AND FITNESS VENDORS
 (FORMERLY SUSAN COLLIER SCHOOL OF DANCE)

726 S. Spring St.

SS

EE

C & C FUDGE
Dennis Cooley

726 S. Spring St.

Best fudge you've ever tasted!@  25 flavors – Salt Water Taffey

SS

P.S. IT'S HANDMADE – Sallie Fischer –

726 S. Spring St.

Specializing in scented goat's milk soap - homemade dog biscuits

SS

DARLENE BEGOLKA

726 S. Spring St.

Gift bags, towels, pillows, sweatshirts, knitted dish cloths, snowmen, ornaments

SS

ELANA WALLACE AND LINDA BRILLEY

726 S. Spring St.

Sweatshirts, T-shirts, Illini items, primitieves, floral wreaths, baskets, ornaments

SS

MT. PULASKI CUB SCOUTS

726 S. Spring St.

Delicious Scout popcorn – for teachers, family, and friends

SS

WENDY'S CRAFTS & GIFTS
Wendy Burris -  726 S. Spring St.

Handmade:  fleece  throws, shawls, ponchos, aprons, unique baby gifts, kitchen towels

SS

WOOL BARN ANTIQUES
Rick and Cindy Wilham

726 S. Spring St.

Primitives, linens, glass collectibles, vintage items

SS

AMY LAIR

726 Spring St.

Beautiful jewelry, mosaics, one of a kind handmade items

SS

NATURE LIL’ TREASURE
 Carol Kohl

726 S. Spring St.

Popcorn shirts, primitive bowls & plates, braided rugs

S 12

ANDERSON EXPRESS@

207 S. Marion St.

Unique gifts, candles, jewelry, wood crafts

S 13

BARB’S BOKAYS AND GIFTS

116 S. Washington St.

Goose clothes, caramels, snowmen, Christmas Boquets & wreaths, gift items, clothing

SS 14

BACK PORCH SHOP
GLADYS LETTERLE – 727 N. Vine St.

Baskets, Christmas items, ornaments,  decoupage plates, cemetery arrangements, miscellaneous

S 15

EE RR

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
203 S. Vine St. - (Serving 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Chili and cheese broccoli soup with chicken salad sandwich and desserts

S 16

DOTS AND FRIENDS 

108 S. Belmont  St.

Seasonal winter and Christmas items – Something for everyone – Baked goods

SS 17

RR

FURNITURE DOKTOR

505 S. Washington St.

Antiques, furniture, paper items,  jewelry,   linens, collectibles, and crafts

SS

RED BARN - Gladys Browning

505 S. Washington St.

Antiques - collectibles – post cards – sterling silver – flatware – etc – 217-732-2523

SS

PRAIRIE SCAPES – Steve Martin

505 S. Washington St.

Antiques refinishing and restoration 217-299-0010.

S 18

EE RR

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

303 E. Jefferson  St. – Open 8 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bake sale, Rada knives – Soup, sandwiches, desserts, drinks

S 19

EE RR

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
CATHOLIC CHURCH 
 311 S. LaFayette St.

Serving time 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy
bake sale

S 20

NANCY'S CRAFT & WOOD CREATIONS - 312 N. Washington St.

Birdhouses, snowmen, sweatshirts, wood crafts,  wreaths, bake shoppe

S 21

5 LITTLE ELVES – (PIZZAMAN)

120 E. Cooke St.

Creative Memories®, lia sophia®,Longaberger®, Tastefully Simple®, tupperware®

S 22

EE RR

PIZZAMAN OF MT. PULASKI
120 E. Cooke St.

Pizza – Pasta – Sandwiches & Salads! 

S 23

EE RR

MT. PULASKI GRADE SCHOOL

Garden Street

25 vendors

Antiques, furniture, jewelry, clothing, collectibles, and crafts

cookie walk – walking tacos,  sloppy Joes, hot dogs

S  = OPEN SATURDAY 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

SS  = OPEN SATURDAY 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. AND SUNDAY – NOON TO 4 P.M.

EE = EATING ESTABLISHMENTS

RR = DESIGNATES PUBLIC RESTROOMS