The Village of Ashley is busy preparing for the return of the North Pole Express.  We’ve been busy hanging wreaths, putting up lights and decorating light poles.  We have lots of things planned for you to do.  There are crafts for kids at the Enchanted Forest, face painting, balloon animals, Santa’s workshop, chain saw carver, glass blowers, wagon rides, carnival rides, kids games, see Santa’s reindeer, kids games, the Believe bell tree, writing letters to Santa, see the trees decorated by the Ashley school children, kids crafts at the Elba Twp office, street entertainment, visit the hobo camp and most important of all is a visit to Santa and Mrs. Claus and get a bell to put on the bell tree. 

We have lots of shopping with Penny Lane, The Lattice Company and Peggy Sue’s Boutique.  And my favorite thing is lots of places to eat.  The Ashley Community Center has sloppy joe’s and hot dogs, the Hobo Kitchen has soup and bread, Bearadise Foods has pulled pork sandwiches, walking taco’s and treats, Gus’ Saloon and Eatery has a traditional turkey buffet and more.  For sweet treats try the Czech Bakery, hot roasted nuts, Phillips Orchard food wagon, Browns elephant ears and funnel cakes.  And new this year is our Sweet Shop where you can get home made treats and visit the souvenir shop.