Jingle Bell Shop
Get into the holiday spirit! Join us in Downtown Rutland, VT for a holiday shopping event and tasting on Thursday, December 11th from 5-8pm!
Join us for a special event that brings Downtown Rutland businesses together with beverage and food producers, artists, and activities! You'll have the opportunity to visit up to twenty stops where you can shop, enjoy sales and raffles, sample new food and drinks, catch up with friends, and enjoy the festive season together.
Participants are encouraged to wear festive attire and ugly sweaters – photos will be posted on our social for a People's Choice winner of a special prize!
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Attendees will check in at the Downtown Rutland Partnership's new office at 28 Center Street. There, you will receive a map and a tasting glass. After that, you can visit all the participating locations at your own pace.
Please remember: Tickets that include alcohol are only available for individuals aged 21 and older. Each attendee must bring a photo ID to the check-in table as proof of age.
If you have any questions, please send an email to info@downtownrutland.com.
2025 Businesses... more to come!
bellaluccias
DownValley Bikes and Apparel
Fruition Fineries: Special deals are available on the sale rack.
Grateful Vermonter Gift Shop: 15% off entire purchase (excluding original artwork).
GreenSpell Plant Shop: Receive a $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase.
Hand Carved by Ernie: Free Reuben sliders for attendees. Ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and handmade aprons will be available for sale.
Kaleidoscope Art Supply: Enjoy 10% off art supplies and clothing.
Loose Loona Gifts and Teahouse: 15% off gifts and retail tea (excluding consigned artwork). Enjoy tea samples and cookies.
McNeil & Reedy: 20% off storewide, plus in-store raffles.
Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center: Thai cotton clothing on sale.
Phoenix Books Rutland
reMake (The Mint Downtown): Free in-store craft projects for families at our community art tables.
Rutland Area Food Co-op: 10% off in the bulk foods department.
Taco Fresco: Enjoy a House Margarita for $9. Purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a $25 bonus card. Try our special Jingle Bell Margarita, and get a gift card giveaway entry with each entrée purchased.
The Hub CoWorks: Maker’s Market!
Willow Bee Exchange: 20% off storewide.
Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum: Play with puzzles and adult sensory bin.
2025 VENDORS… more to come!
Beverage Vendors:
Don Julio Tequila at Taco Fresco
Golden Rule Mead
Killington Distillery
Mountain Cider Company (non-alcoholic)
Rutland Beer Works
St. Johnsbury Distillery
The Flower Haus (mocktails)
Upstate Elevator Supply Co. (Vermont CBD products)
Food Vendors:
Chimera Meats: Beef jerky and meat sticks
Grafton Village Cheese Company
Vermont Pepper Project: Hot sauce, pickled products, jams and salsas.
FAQ’s
I’ve purchased a ticket! Now what?
Attendees will check in at the Downtown Rutland Partnership's office, located at 28 Center Street, starting from 4:45 pm to collect a map, tasting glass, and shopping bag. Following that, guests will explore the various participating locations at your own pace and order.
For those who purchased a ticket that includes alcohol sampling, you must present a valid ID at check-in. You must be 21 or older to sample alcoholic beverages. Drinking responsibly is highly encouraged, and we strongly suggest pre-arranging safe transportation.
I don’t drink alcohol. Can I still attend?
Of course! If you don't drink alcohol or are a designated driver, you can still enjoy the Jingle Bell Shop with a $15 non-drinking ticket option. This ticket allows you to sample food and taste non-alcoholic drink vendors, receive an entry into the raffles, and be eligible for door prizes!
Will I be able to buy a ticket the night of the event?
Certainly! While it is possible to purchase a ticket at the Downtown Rutland Partnership office before the event, we highly recommend securing your ticket online in advance. This way, you'll have extra time to enjoy the event and minimize the time spent waiting in line!
The proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Downtown Rutland Partnership, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to managing, marketing, and maintaining the Downtown District in Rutland, Vermont. We organize events and initiatives that enhance the vitality of our local business community and improve the cultural and physical environment of downtown Rutland. Support from events like this enables us to continue our efforts in business development, marketing, and streetscape initiatives. For example, we decorate the entire downtown for the holiday season, which includes hanging garlands on the lampposts, giant snowflakes across the streets, stringing lights on the trees along Strongs Avenue and the beautiful Christmas tree in Depot Park.