Polo Chamber of Commerce
Save the date!
December 7th, 2024 will be the Polo Christmas Festival
Sign up now to participate in the Craft & Vendor show.
CLICK HERE to download a form - Submit by November 22nd!
Volunteers needed!
CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer during the festival.
2024 Schedule of Events
8:00 – 10:00 am
Donuts with Santa @ Crossroads Community Church - Donuts and drinks, photos with Santa
8:30 am
Reindeer Run Benefitting Polo Public Library
9:00 - 12:00
Craft and Vendor Show at Centennial School Gymnasium
- Crafters and vendors
- FFA concession stand
- Cookie Decorating and Crafts for Children
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Christmas Cupboard
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Second Hand Rose - Free gifts for children, $5 fill-a-bag
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Our House Antiques
12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Historical Trolley Rides - Starting at Polo Historical Society Building
(Trolley Kindly Provided by Gateway Trolley)
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Soup Luncheon @ Polo Church of the Brethren - Soup, salad, rolls and dessert. Donations go towards Children’s Ministry.
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Blackhawk Area Credit Union - Photobooth, Gingerbread House Contest, refreshments
First State Bank - S’mores, holiday photobooth, popcorn and hot cocoa
Kim’s Gateway Antiques & Gateway Big Box Resale - Christmas carolers, cocoa, coffee and cookies
Lamplight Tavern - Food and drink specials, kids activities, and goodie bag.
Lillian Noah Salon - Complimentary Christmas hair tinsel and adult Santa cocktails. Light-up hair scrunchies and feather crowns for purchase @ $5 each
Marco Nutrition – Meet and greet with Queen Elsa of Arendelle
Next Landscaping in partnership with Polo High School - Feed Santa’s “Reindeer”
Northwestern Mutual - Facepainting
Polo City Hall
- Vendor Booths - Illinois Dept. of Children & Family Services and American Legion
- Photobooth with Liv’s Lense
- Balloon Twisting Artist
Polo Fire Department
- Cargill Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
- Muddy Nuts Coffee - Coffee, cocoa, & limited edition coffee mugs
Polo Fresh Food Market - Refreshments
Polo Senior Center
- Refreshments, Festival of Trees, and gifts for children
- Polo Lion’s Club Dinner - Italian beef or hot dog, chips and drink
- Live Musical Performances:
- 5:00 pm – Polo Schools’ Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble
- 6:00 pm – Polo Schools’ Band
Studio 112 - Ornament craft, coffee, hot apple cider, and treats
Under Pressure Therapeutic Massage - Make your own Reindeer food, Two Sisters Bakehouse, and Broad Street BEAUTique
4:30 - 6:30
Winter Carnival @ Crossroads Community Church
6:30 – 7:00 pm
Live Christmas Music by Spontaneous Combustion Barbershop Chorus @ Paul’s Park
6:45
Parade of Lights in partnership with Polo High School FFA
7:00
Santa’s Arrival and Christmas Tree Lighting @ Paul’s Park, Drawing of 60/40 Raffle Winner