The Hallmark Channel Officially Named Portsmouth, Ohio Its 2019 Hometown Christmas Town
Small town Ohio is a magical place to be when the holiday season rolls around.
This year, the riverfront town of Portsmouth, Ohio was deemed the Hallmark Channel’s 2019 Hometown Christmas Town. The sleepy little town has been hard at work transforming its town square into a winter wonderland for the season, thanks to some spirited citizens and a local non-profit. From holiday shopping and pictures with Santa to ice skating and snow tubing, this humble little town is the place to be this Christmas season. Friends of Portsmouth Winterfest at Market Square is downright magical—so magical it could be a Hallmark Christmas movie set.
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Welcome to the Ohio River town of Portsmouth, home to a winter wonderland worthy of the Hallmark Channel's 2019 Hometown Christmas Town title.
You'll find all the downtown holiday magic at Boneyfiddle's Market Square.
Only in its second year, the Friends of Portsmouth Winterfest at Market Square is a community dream come to life. Thanks to the non-profit, Friends of Portsmouth, it's quickly become the town's most beloved festival.
This year's festival takes place from November 29 - December 29. (Note: The festival, skating rink and vendors are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)
Millions of lights dazzle the downtown shops and streets. During the day, the festival features ice skating, snow tubing, a vendor village, carriage rides, a children's museum pop-up, food vendors and more.
On Friday, December 14, the Guinness World Record attempt for "most people wrapping presents simultaneously" will take place at 3 p.m. Admission ensures your spot and a handmade commemorative ornament.
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
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