Tippecanoe and Christmas Too: A Holiday Afternoon Inside Downtown Tipp City
Tasha Weaver
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| December 14, 2025
Historic homes are the heart of downtown Tipp City, and for one December afternoon, they became the centerpiece of the season. Tippecanoe and Christmas Too invited guests to step inside, slow down, and experience how history and holiday tradition come together in our community.
Along Main Street and South 5th Street, nine historic homes opened their doors, each decorated for the season by the homeowners themselves. Guests moved from home to home, discovering original woodwork, stained glass windows, thoughtful updates, and festive details that reflected both the history of each space and the personality of the people who live there.
Select homes featured holiday tablescapes created by local designers, adding moments of creativity along the tour. We are grateful to Rachel Upton, Always Blooming, David Fair Interiors, The Design Bar by Kirsten Hutton, Fox and Feather Trading Co., Molly Williams, and Sharon Bledsoe Designs for sharing their talent through these special table displays.
Beyond the homes, the tour extended into downtown with special stops that added warmth and connection to the afternoon. Guests visited the Cookie Chalet at Frings and Bayliff, explored the Tipp City Baltimore and Ohio Freight Station, and checked in at Mauk Cabinets by Design, which also hosted the holiday raffle baskets.
What makes Tippecanoe and Christmas Too truly special is the generosity behind it. Homeowners welcomed guests into their personal spaces, volunteers ensured the tour flowed smoothly, and downtown partners helped create an experience that felt thoughtful and well cared for from start to finish.
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors who helped make this event possible. The tour was presented by Mauk Cabinets by Design, with supporting sponsors Sibcy Cline Realtors Mark Davison and Jackie Halderman, Monroe Federal Savings and Loan, Up North Construction, Main Street Financial Group Thrivent, Park National Bank, and Abbey Credit Union.
Each year, Tippecanoe and Christmas Too reminds us that preservation is about more than buildings. It is about people who care deeply for the places they call home and are willing to share them with the community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this December and helped make the tour such a meaningful part of the season. We look forward to welcoming guests back inside these historic homes again next year.
Tippecanoe and Christmas Too: Historic Holiday Home Tour Returns First Weekend in December
Tasha Weaver
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| November 1, 2025
Tippecanoe and Christmas Too: Historic Holiday Home Tour Returns
Featuring nine beautifully decorated historic homes in Tipp City’s storybook downtown
The holiday season continues in downtown Tipp City as the Tippecanoe and Christmas Too Historic Holiday Home Tour welcomes guests back on Saturday, December 6 from 12 PM to 5 PM. This tradition invites visitors to step inside some of the community’s most charming historic homes, each decorated for the season and filled with the warmth and nostalgia that make Tipp City a true Christmas destination.
This year’s tour features eight historic homes along West Main Street and one on S.5th Street, each professionally styled for the holidays by local designers including Rachel Upton, Interior Designer; Always Blooming; David Fair Interiors; The Design Bar by Kirsten Hutton; Fox and Feather Trading Co.; Molly Williams, Interior Designer; and Sharon Bledsoe Designs. Guests will experience unique architecture, original woodwork, stained glass windows, tasteful renovations, beautifully designed tablescapes, live music, local history, and festive surprises throughout the tour.
Additional stops include the Cookie Chalet at Frings & Bayliff (327 W. Main Street), the Tipp City Baltimore & Ohio Freight Station on Dow Street, where the Tipp Community Band will perform, and Mauk Cabinets by Design (131 W. Main Street), which serves as the official check-in location and home of the tour’s holiday raffle baskets.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the Tippecanoe and Christmas Too Historic Home Tour for another year,” said Dawn Kramer, Chair of the Tippecanoe and Christmas Too Committee. “This event celebrates the beauty of our historic homes, the generosity of our homeowners, sponsors, and volunteers, and the spirit of a small town that truly comes alive at Christmastime. It is filled with nostalgia, awe, community pride, and the joy of welcoming others to experience Tipp City at its best.”
Presale tickets are $25 and $30 the day of the event. Tickets are available now at online and will also be sold at select downtown locations beginning November 21.
This year’s tour is presented by Mauk Cabinets by Design, with supporting sponsors Sibcy Cline Realtors – Mark Davison and Jackie Halderman, Monroe Federal Savings and Loan, Up North Construction, Main Street Financial Group – Thrivent, and Abbey Credit Union.
The Downtown Tipp City Partnership works to preserve, promote, and enhance Tipp City’s historic downtown, creating a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike.
