Events for August 2019
Gallia County Chamber of Commerce
Aug 1    Angel's Furniture ~ GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING
Join us in welcoming Angel's Furniture to Gallipolis!!!

Thursday, August 1st, Angel's Furniture will kick off their GRAND OPENING  at 11:00am.  The Gallia County Chamber of Commerce will hold the RIBBON CUTTING at Noon.  Stop by for door prizes, hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, and 20% OFF everything in the store (excludes Amish furniture).

Also, you can stop in now and register for their FREE sofa giveaway!!!
Date: August 1, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Angel's Furniture
1616 Eastern Avenue
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
Contact: CHAMBER (740) 446-0596 ANGEL'S FURNITURE (740) 208-5556
EMail: eorsbon@galliacounty.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 1st
Grand Opening ~ 11:00am to 2:00pm
Ribbon Cutting ~ NOON
Fees/Admission: FREE to attend!
Aug 2    2019 Gallia County Junior Fair Pretty Baby Contest
GALLIA COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR
PRETTY BABY CONTEST
sponsored by
GALLIPOLIS JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB


Early registration available online ONLY through August 1st, $5.00 per child.  Registration on August 2nd, $10 first child, $5 each additional child.

Click HERE to register.
 

Terms and Conditions

  • Participant Eligibility: Gallia County residents ages 1 day to 5 years old, as of August 02, 2019 are eligible to participate. Judging: All judges are from outside Gallia County. Each age group will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for both boys & girls. (6 winners total per age group). All participants will receive a ribbon. Winners will be selected based on appearance and in the judge’s opinion, the cutest child. All participants must either be wearing a diaper or swimsuit/trunks. Children who arrive wearing clothing other than what is specified herein OR children who arrive wearing make-up or jewelry (only stud earrings) will not be permitted to participate. THE JUDGES’ DECISION IS FINAL.

  • Registration Information: Early registration deadline is Thursday, August 1, 2019. Preregistration is $5.00 per child, plus a one-time $1.50 service fee. If you choose to mail your payment, check must be received no later than July 19th. If check arrives after July 19th, it will be returned to you & you will have to register on August 2nd, day of the event, for $10.00. Cost by deadline: $5.00 per child Day of Registration: $10.00 1st child, $5.00 each additional child. AGAIN, THERE IS $1.50 CHARGE FOR PAYING WITH PAYPAL. IF YOU MAIL PAYMENT, CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JULY 19TH.

  • Final registration and Check-In will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2019. Parents who pre-register their child/children will alos check-in at this time. Contest begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. AGE GROUPS: 0-3 months 4-6 months 7-9 months 10-12 months 13-15 months 16-19months 20-23 months 2 years old 3 years old 4 years old 5 years old

  • Each age group will be judged separately and boys and girls will be judged separately. Therefore, we will conclude with 3 boys – 1st, 2nd and 3rd places AND 3 girls – 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each age group. PLEASE NOTE: No decorative hats, headbands, hairpieces, jewelry (other than stud earrings), or any other types of embellishments or accessories will be permitted. Please dress your child as set forth in the rules listed above, otherwise, they will not be permitted to participate. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL gjwclub@gmail.com Please make checks payable to Gallipolis Junior Women's Club and mail to Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 465, Gallipolis, OH 45631.

Date: August 2, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds
Main Stage
Date/Time Details: August 2, 2019
Aug 15    Edward Jones ~ OPEN HOUSE
Join the staff of EDWARD JONES, Isaac Mills & Betty Beggrow, as they recognize and introduce their newest Financial Advisor, JENNIFER ROSE!

Refreshments will be served.
Date: August 15, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Edward Jones
990-A Second Avenue
Gallipolis, OH 45631
Contact: Gallia County Chamber of Commerce (740) 446-0596
EMail: eorsbon@galliacounty.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 15, 2019
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 26    FAITH HOUSE ~ Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Join us for the Open House and Ribbon Cutting of Field of Hope's newly-constructed residential treatment home, Faith House!

US Congressman Bill Johnson and Ohio State Representative Ryan Smith will be speaking during the event.

Hog Roast (purchased during the Gallia County Jr Fair Hog Sale!) & Open-Fire Beans are on the menu.

Tours of the campus and new facility will be available.
Date: August 26, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location: Field of Hope, Faith House
11821 State Route 160
Vinton, OH 45686
Contact: (740) 446-0596
EMail: eorsbon@galliacounty.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, August 26th @ Noon
Fees/Admission: FREE & Open to the Public