Gillespie Holiday Sparkle

Gillespie Holiday Sparkle An annual Christmas season tradition in downtown Gillespie, IL.

Congratulations to the Street Family for having the most festive house in this years Griswold Light Contest! We hope ev...
12/30/2024

Congratulations to the Street Family for having the most festive house in this years Griswold Light Contest!

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and has a safe, happy and healthy 2025!

We have two entries for the Great Griswold Light Contest this year. Vote for your favorite house to help them earn the a...
12/27/2024

We have two entries for the Great Griswold Light Contest this year.

Vote for your favorite house to help them earn the award for 2024!

Voting will end on Sunday, December 29th. Votes on this original post will only be tallied. No votes on shared posts will be accepted.

Thank you to both family’s for submitting your beautiful holiday creations!

Happy Voting!

One more day to submit your photo for the light competition!
12/24/2024

One more day to submit your photo for the light competition!

You provide a photo of your lighted masterpiece! We will not be taking photos and will use the photo you submit to post on the Holiday Sparkle page. Submit to our email ([email protected]) or via message on our page. Entries without a photo will be discarded. Contest ends on...

12/23/2024

We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to everyone who attended the Gillespie Holiday Sparkle on Saturday. Main Street in Gillespie was filled with holiday cheer and bustling with attendees enjoying the festivities. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event.

Winners of the Gillespie Holiday Sparkle gift cards have been contacted. Thank you to all who signed up!

Next year’s Gillespie Holiday Sparkle will be held on December 13th. Mark your calendars!

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

If you haven’t been to the Campground house, you need to! You won’t be disappointed!
12/22/2024

If you haven’t been to the Campground house, you need to! You won’t be disappointed!

🎄☕ Spread some holiday cheer! Join Cindy Lou Who this evening from 5–8 PM as she shares her delicious hot chocolate with the community. Swing by, warm up, and enjoy the magic of the season! ❄️✨

Thanks to all the participants in the Egg Nog Jog!
12/21/2024

Thanks to all the participants in the Egg Nog Jog!

Stop and grab a bite to eat and cup of coffee while out shopping the Holiday Sparkle! Set up in front of the civic cent...
12/21/2024

Stop and grab a bite to eat and cup of coffee while out shopping the Holiday Sparkle! Set up in front of the civic center!

Vendors are set up and ready for the day at John Hicks Maytag!
12/21/2024

Vendors are set up and ready for the day at John Hicks Maytag!

Stop by Celia’s Scentsy Shop (next too CeeJos). She has these Scentsy bricks for $15 today!
12/21/2024

Stop by Celia’s Scentsy Shop (next too CeeJos). She has these Scentsy bricks for $15 today!

Vendors at the Zion Lutheran Church are all set up! We have lots of goodies, crafts, purses, baked goods. Hop on the tr...
12/21/2024

Vendors at the Zion Lutheran Church are all set up! We have lots of goodies, crafts, purses, baked goods. Hop on the train or stop by.

Santa and Ms. Claus are ready for all the kiddos! Stop by the civic center from 9-12 today!
12/21/2024

Santa and Ms. Claus are ready for all the kiddos! Stop by the civic center from 9-12 today!

Stop by DeeDees and see Jingles!
12/21/2024

Stop by DeeDees and see Jingles!

12/21/2024
All aboard! The Holiday Sparkle Train is set up and ready!
12/21/2024

All aboard! The Holiday Sparkle Train is set up and ready!

The train 🚂 and conductor and ready to go. All Aboard the Sparkle Express!
12/21/2024

The train 🚂 and conductor and ready to go. All Aboard the Sparkle Express!

Thank you to Coach Bonstead and these Gillespie Miners Football players who helped us set up the civic center today for ...
12/21/2024

Thank you to Coach Bonstead and these Gillespie Miners Football players who helped us set up the civic center today for our Sparkle vendors. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Tomorrow is the main event. We are excited for everyone to shop small and support local businesses. Begin with coffee, t...
12/21/2024

Tomorrow is the main event. We are excited for everyone to shop small and support local businesses. Begin with coffee, then holiday shopping, a Santa visit, listen to some music, food, and getting into the holiday spirit…and don’t forget about the Egg Nog Jog that starts at 10!! Hope to see you all tomorrow!!

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🌲 Today is the day!! We are so excited that it is finally here! Due to the rain, the fire pits will not be out, and a parade decision will be made by 3:00 today. So 🤞 that Mother Nature helps us out a little!! Despite the forecast, we have tons of indoor fun and vendors for you. Please come up from 9-3 to our Gillespie Holiday Sparkle ✨

🌲 Today is the day!! We are so excited that it is finally here! Due to the rain, the fire pits will not be out, and a parade decision will be made by 3:00 today. So 🤞 that Mother Nature helps us out a little!! Despite the forecast, we have tons of indoor fun and vendors for you. Please come up from 9-3 to our Gillespie Holiday Sparkle ✨

Here’s what you’ve been waiting for! Vendor locations and lists.

If you haven’t driven down Main Street tonight, you are missing out. Our Gillespie Holiday Sparkle elves were busy adding some extra ✨ sparkle to town. Big thanks to all that adopted a planter and to the volunteers who helped. A special shout out to Tom Bauer for coming out with your truck to lend a hand!!

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