Show Features for 2008 include the following,
stay tuned for more ! Updated October 29, 2008.

United Christmas Service

We are proud to celebrate our new partnership with the United Christmas Service by adopting 5 families in need this Holiday season. We hope you can join us in helping the UCS by adopting a family or making a donation for their cause. To learn more about the UCS or make an online donation click here .

To find out more about the families we are helping click here.

See Santa First at the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show
Wednesday 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 7pm-9pm
Thursday  10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 7pm-9pm
Friday    10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 7pm-9pm
Saturday  10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm, 7pm-9pm
Sunday    10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm

"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!"
Zuzu Bailey - it's a Wonderful Life

Karyolyn Grimes, the actress who at 6 years old uttered one of the most unforgettable lines in movie history, will be on-site for the duration of the show.  She will be on-hand working her booth, meeting and greeting fans, and selling memorabilia from her store.  You will have a chance to buy autographed photos, books, memorabilia and more from this cinematic icon.

Christmas Theater Stage

Check the Theater Schedule Page !

Christmas Corner Location
see what is happening each day !

Check the Christmas Corner Schedule Page !

TICKETS FOR LIFE

Make sure to stop by the Show Information Booth when you’re visiting us and sign up to win “Tickets for Life” to the Christmas Gift & Hobby Show!!

 There will be a winner each day of the show!!

Book Signings

Five Central Indiana authors are scheduled to make appearances at the 59th annual Christmas Gift & Hobby Show, selling and signing their books and talking about their wide-ranging topics with show visitors. See the Press Release of Who is Coming a PDF Document.

Toys for Tots

The Marine Corp will be celebrating the holiday with us again this year accepting donations for the annual “Toys for Tots” campaign!  New unwrapped toys and cash donations will gladly be accepted. Shop at the show and drop off a gift for a needy child or family so everyone can have a Merry Christmas!!

Trees for Our Troops

US servicemen and women stationed around the globe will enjoy a bit of home-grown Hoosier holiday cheer this season thanks to the generosity of the Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association. Want to know how you can help ? Stop by the Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association booth # 239.

Adoption Central (Store # 16)

Pet adoptions to loving homes offered daily!!!!  An array of furry, friendly adoptable pets looking for their special homes for the holidays!! Other gift items for your pets will be available too!!

Community Home Health Services (Store #13)

Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season!!  Community Home Health Services will be offering the following to help ensure a happy and healthy new year:

Flu Shot $30*
Flu Mist $40 (ages 2-49 only)
Pneumonia shot $40*

     *There is no cost to Medicare B recipients upon presenting their card

Wednesday – Sunday  11am-2pm
Friday and Saturday the following additional times are offered
4pm-6pm

Give a little, get a lot !

The Christmas Gift & Hobby Show is proud of its partnerships with the following not-for-profit organizations!!  Please come visit them at the show!!

Championship Auto Racing Auxiliary Booth #163
Cat’s Haven Booth #214
Easter Seals Crossroads Booths #225-226
Greyhound Pets of America Booth #608
Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Booth #239
Indiana Transportation Museum Booth #240
Indianapolis Animal Care & Control Store #16
Toys for Tots Southwest Entrance
United Christmas Service Information Booth
USS Indianapolis Survivors’ Organization Booth #460

There will be more exciting features added up until show opening so check back often!

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