Holiday Tinsel & Treasures
Q: What is the Holiday Tinsel and Treasures Event?
A: This is an event to get us all into the holiday spirit and kick off early Christmas shopping right here in Gallatin! For over 50 years, Tinsel & Treasures, known as Gallatin's annual retail merchant Christmas open house, has been a huge event for our local retailers, helping shoppers spend their first holiday dollars close to home.
Q: When is Holiday Tinsel and Treasures Weekend?
A: This event always takes place in November. This year those dates are Friday, November 14th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Sunday, November 16th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
Q: What is the cost to be a participating retailer?
A: There is zero cost to participate for our chamber members thanks to our generous local sponsors.
-If you are not a member, the cost is $100.00. If you become a member within 30 days of the event, we will credit your $100.00 toward your membership cost and you will provide two $25 gift cards to participate.
Q: What do I get as a participating business?
A: We provide you with a yard sign to advertise your participation, a listing on the Gallatin community online calendar, advertisments in local publications both print and digital, posters to advertise in your business, recognition on social media, and a feature on the Tinsel & Treasures shopping pass. Help us help you by encouraging other retailers to participate!
The deadline to be guaranteed in marketing and advertising materials is Friday, October 3rd, 2025.
Q: What is expected from participating businesses?
A: We ask that you open your place of business all THREE days during the hours listed above, participate in handing out shopping passes, collect completed shopping passes in the box we will provide to you, hang up advertising posters where they are visible to your guests, and market the event on your own websites and social media pages. We also ask that you return the following items to the Gallatin Chamber office no later than Wednesday November 19th before 4:00 PM: Completed shopping passes, yard signage, and the provided collection box.
We also encourage you to decorate for the holidays, play holiday music, and serve refreshments if you choose.
Q: Do I need to provide anything in order to participate?
A: Chamber Members are asked to provide two $25 dollar gift certificates. The giftcards will be given to passholders, chosen at random, as part of a shopping spree giveaway bundle. Once all passes have been turned in, the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce team will select at random the winners. This guarantees a return to your business and most likely a sale over the certificate amount.
Q: Who do I contact to participate or for more information?
A: To participate, please fill out the application below.
For all other questions please reach out to the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce - 615.452.4000 or ashley@gallatintn.org