Downtown Merry & Bright

Merry & Bright is a celebration of our community’s favorite holiday traditions, all wrapped up in one joyful season. From twinkling lights and festive markets to heartwarming concerts and visits with Santa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re finding the perfect gift, laughing with friends on the Santa Bar Crawl, or creating lasting memories with photos of the kids and Santa, Downtown BG is the place to be this holiday season.

Join us as we shop local, gather with friends and family, and light up our Downtown with the warmth and wonder of the holidays. Your Merry & Bright adventure awaits!

Downtown Business Sales and Specials

Ben's

For Keep's Gifts

Neighborhood Toy Store Day is November 15th.

Save 20% off your entire purchase at Ben’s! Shop early for the best selection!

Parade Saturday Free gift with any $25 purchase while supplies last!

Small Business Saturday is November 29th. Draw a coupon for savings of 10%-40% your entire purchase!

December 6th Merry & Bright Open late until 8pm- Buy One Item Get One Item 50% off (equal or lessor value)

December 20th Earn Ben’s Bonus Bucks with any $25 purchase!

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For Keep's Gifts

Annual Santa’s Helper Event November 14-16 Bring in 3 or more non-perishable items for the local food pantry and SAVE 20% on your entire purchase!

Parade Saturday Stocking Stuff-a-thon Fill our stocking and save 20% on everything that fits inside.

Black Friday-Giving Tuesday Purchase our exclusive Christmas Ornament for $5 and get 20% off your entire purchase while supplies last! ALL proceeds from the ornament sales benefit The Cocoon.

Small Business Saturday FREE Goodie Bag valued at $75 with any $75 purchase for the first 50 customers.

December 6th Merry & Bright Open late until 8pm- Buy One $30 Gift Card get a $10 Gift Card Free

December 20th Earn Christmas Cash with any $25 purchase!

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The Nice List

Thank you to all our 2025 Merry & Bright Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

Southeastern Container Inc.

Silver Sponsors

Randall J. Roberts, CPA

Red Sponsors

Michael and Terri Marsh; Bowling Green Manor, For Keeps, The Willows, Dick and Nadine Edwards, Newlove Realty, and Shannon Hanna.

Green Sponsors

Amy Craft Ahrens, Mike & Toni Aspacher, Bob & Joan Callecod, Joseph & Barbara Catalano, Steve & Pam Conlin, James D. Eckert Agency Inc, Judy Ennis, Alita Frater, Hunter Frobose, Ron & Sharon Gargasz, Paul Haas, Wendy & Thomas Headle, Kathleen Helm, Ashley Lake, Patrica Limes, Bob Midden, Veronica Mierzejewski, Dr. Eric & Linda Myers, Andrew Newlove, Megan Newlove, John Maurer, James Phares, Edward & Linda Reiter, Bob & Winnie Rex, Rogelio & Barbara Sanchez, Jennifer Shirkey, Rachel Sizer, Ronald Stoner, George Strata, Sandra Sundermeier, Thomas Striggow, John & Norma Stickler, Thomas & Marcia Suter, Kati Thompson, Gayle Walterbach, Helene Weinberger, Col. George & Mrs. Susan Winters, and Hallie Williams.

Downtown Merry & Bright

Merry and Bright Schedule of Events

Downtown Business Sales and Specials

Ben's

For Keep's Gifts

For Keep's Gifts

For Keep's Gifts

For Keep's Gifts

For Keep's Gifts

The Nice List

Thank you to all our 2025 Merry & Bright Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Red Sponsors

Green Sponsors