Ring in the Holidays at Carillon Park

DAYTON, OH (WDTN-WBDT) - Dayton History - Carillon Park is Ringing in the Holidays!

This enchanting evening will kick off the holiday season with style on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Guests will be treated to live music by the Erik Augis Trio, tasty hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts, and specialty cocktails while giving them an opportunity to bid on auction items and purchase chances to win fabulous raffle prizes.

This year’s Winter Get-Away Raffle features trips to Hilton Head Island and Lake Erie.

The event also features the fourth in a series of hand painted commemorative ornaments, depicting elements from the Carousel of Dayton Innovation, by artist Melanie Haislip.

Ringing in the Holidays, presented by Liberty Savings Investment Services, Inc. & Rieck Services, is a fundraiser supporting the educational programs and conservation efforts of Dayton History, which operates Carillon Historical Park, The Archive Center, Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial, Patterson Homestead, Memorial Hall, Old Courthouse and Hawthorn Hill - Orville Wright’s home. 

The programming of Dayton History reaches over 160,000 visitors each year.

The highlight of the event is our “Dayton’s Most Delightful Dessert” contest, featuring gourmet desserts from eight of our region’s finest chefs. 

Guests will be invited to sample each of the offerings throughout the evening to vote for the People’s Choice award.  Expert judges will award the Critic’s Choice and Best Presentation awards.  

Ticket Prices are $60/Dayton History member; $75/non-member.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 937.293.2841 or visit www.daytonhistory.org