Closed for 2018

Thank you for your interest in the Holiday at Home Scholarship Program! All entry dates have passed for 2018.

Please check back soon for next year’s event.

Congratulations to Holiday at Home Grand Marshals for 2018,

Neil & Willa Jean Smalley!

Nominate an outstanding citizen! Holiday at Home is accepting nominations of persons from the south Dayton area to serve as Grand Marshal of the Holiday at Home activities held over the Labor Day weekend.

If you know of a person who should be placed in nomination, submit a brief biography and list of accomplishments, highlighting community involvement and a history of volunteerism. Past nominees may be re-nominated. Nominees must be residents of the cities of Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood or West Carrollton; or the townships of Beavercreek, Miami, Sugarcreek or Washington.

Address nomination letters to:
Amy Wyant,
Kettering Holiday at Home,
PO Box 292564,
Kettering, OH 45429

NOMINATE FOR NEXT YEAR

Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2018.
The Festival Theme for 2018 is “Under The Big Top”

Holiday At Home Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application for entry into the parade for any reason.
Absolutely nothing is to be distributed to the crowd during the parade. Violations will result in forfeiture of entry into next year’s parade.

You MUST read and accept the PARTICIPANT WAVIER AND RELEASE form below.
After accepting the Release Form you will be directed to the Parade Application form.

For questions, email parade@holidayathome.org.

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND AFFECTS ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE IF YOU ARE INJURED IN ANY WAY DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

I understand that participation in the Labor Day Parade (the “Activity”) which is sponsored, in part, by the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is completely voluntary on my part. I choose to participate in this Activity for my own personal benefit. I recognize that there may be dangers associated with the Activity and I voluntarily and willingly assume full responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participating in such Activity.

I understand and agree that the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of my participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of my participation, I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue, the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to my participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation.

In addition, I grant permission to Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I AGREE I DECLINE

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND AFFECTS ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE IF YOU ARE INJURED IN ANY WAY DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

I understand that participation in the Holiday at Home event which is sponsored, in part, by the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is completely voluntary on my part. I choose to participate in this Activity for my own personal benefit. I recognize that there may be dangers associated with the Activity and I voluntarily and willingly assume full responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participating in such Activity.

I understand and agree that the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of my participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of my participation, I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue, the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to my participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation.

In addition, I grant permission to Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I AGREE I DECLINE

YOU MUST ACCEPT BELOW TERMS IN ORDER TO REGISTER

Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2018.
The Festival Theme for 2018 is “Under the Big Top.”

Holiday At Home Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application for entry into the 5K Race/Walk for any reason.

You MUST read and accept the PARTICIPANT WAVIER AND RELEASE form below.
After accepting the Release Form you will be directed to the 5K Race/Walk Application Information Page.

Any questions, email Anthony Trimble, Race Director

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND AFFECTS ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE IF YOU ARE INJURED IN ANY WAY DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

I understand that participation in the 5K Race/Walk (the “Activity”) which is sponsored, in part, by the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is completely voluntary on my part. I choose to participate in this Activity for my own personal benefit. I recognize that there may be dangers associated with the Activity and I voluntarily and willingly assume full responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participating in such Activity.

I understand and agree that the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of my participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of my participation, I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue, the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to my participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation.

In addition, I grant permission to Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I AGREE I DECLINE

THEMES

2018 Under the Big Top
2017 This Ain’t Our First Rodeo- Saddle Up
2016 Serve, Protect, Defend
2015 Mardi Gras Comes to Holiday at Home
2014   Celebrating The Great Outdoors
2013   Parades, Planes and Automobiles
2012   Holiday At Home Puts On The Glitz
2011   Set Sail to Holiday At Home
2010   Say It With Music
2009   Backyard Fun
2008   Holiday At Home Strikes Gold
2007   Dancing Through The Decades
2006   Cruisin’ The Carribean
2005   Things That Go Bump In The Night
2004   It’s All In The Game
2003   Great Moments In Time
2002   There’s No Place Like Home
2001   Tropical Paradise
2000   Lights, Camera, Action!
1999   Winter Wonderland
1998   Everyday Heroes
1997   It’s Only Rock & Roll
1996   Color My World
1995   Fabulous Firsts
1994   Fun In The Sun
1993   It’s A Classic

1992   Discoveries – Old & New
1991   Favorite Pastimes
1990   Our World United
1989   Journey Through Time
1988   My Favorite Holiday
1987   Tell Me A Story
1986   Wild, Wild West
1985   It’s Circus Time
1984   Heroes & Heroines
1983   Celebrate – Our 25th
1982   Give My Regards To Broadway
1981   Sweet Dreams
1980   Anniversary: It Was A Very Good Year
1979   My Favorite Holiday
1978   Mardi Gras Magic
1977   Lets Go To The Movies
1976   Let Freedom Ring
1975   From The Mayflower To The Moon
1974   Good Ol’ Days
1973   Dimensions In Music
1972   Fables, Fantasies & Folklore
1971   Things To Remembe
1970   Here Comes The Circus
1969   Far Away Places
1968   Movies – Yesterday & Today
1967   Fiesta

PRESIDENTS

2018 Dawn Wyatt
2017 Missy Mae Walters
2016   Donald Parker
2015   Jordan Wyant
2014   Michael Ashworth
2013   Sean Bohn
2012   Amy Wyant
2011   Maureen Becker
2010   Kathy Lewis
2009   Brian Long
2008   Carrie Kihn
2007   Amanda Hoying
2006   Carol Ebright
2005   Don Tate
2004   Jerry Long
2003   Noreen Long
2002   Frank Spolrich
2001   Dena Tate
2000   Sean Bohn
1999   Peggy Gallousis
1998   Sam Longo
1997   Harry J. Vearn
1996   Angie Elder
1995   Mick Fisher
1994   Cathy Cataldo
1993   Larry Spatz
1992   Ken Brightman
1991   Tom Hartman
1990   Dave Proctor
1989   Richard Hartmann
1988   Jo Subler

1986   Laura Grodian
1985   Mike Fariello (D)
1984   Eleanor Fariello
1983   Dale Frederick (D)
1982   Ted Frymen, Jr (D)
1981   Ted Williams
1980   Dan Thornton
1979   Ron Duckson
1978   Pat Mastbaum
1977   Larry Subler (D)
1976   Mark Stachler
1975   William E. Null (D)
1974   Ernest Neufeld
1973   Robert R Corpstein
1972   M. John Somers (D)
1971   Robert Diller
1970   William F. Hale (D)
1969   Thomas E. Jenks
1968   Robert Deardoff
1967   Robert Kieckner
1966   J.T. Cavender (D)
1965   Clifton Plattenburg, Jr
1965   Patrick Ireland (D)
1964   William Bowman (D)
1963   Clark J. Haines (D)
1962   George Bayless
1961   G. Harold Bayless (D)
1960   Robert Eichenlaub (D)
1959   Robert Eichenlaub (D)Honorary Presidents:
• Don Williams (D)
• Paul Shartle

Board Of Trustees

These individuals, elected for a three-year term, are the governing board for Kettering Holiday At Home Foundation, Inc. They elect the Chairperson Of The Board, President, Executive Vice President, and Treasurer. They typically meet once a year for elections and to review the previous years’ results and the plans for the current year. Occasionally they are asked to discuss a matter of concern to the Executive Committee.

Many have served on the Executive (Planning) Committee for a number of years before “slowing down” and joining the Board Of Trustees. Others are community-minded residents from various south suburbs.

The term of office is December through November. They are elected for a 3 year term and able to be re-elected in year 4.

Please use the contact us page if you are interested in becoming a trustee.

2015 – 2016 – 2017
(Re-elect In 2018)

Michael Ashworth
Mick Fisher
Richard Hartmann
Brian Long
Pat Mastbaum
Frank Spolrich
Bill Tschirhart
Ted Williams
Amy Wyant
Jordan Wyant

2016 – 2017 – 2018
(Re-elect In 2019)

George Bayless
Marynel Bradley
Ken Brightman
Joyce Conner
George Gallousis
Peggy Gallousis
Carrie Kihn
Gerri Klase
Mark Mosher
Max Shook
Harry J. Vearn

2017 – 2018 – 2019
(Re-elect In 2020)

Maureen Becker
Sean Bohn
Eleanor Fariello
Marcia Hartman
Tom Hartman
Jerry Long
Noreen Long
Terri Long

A Brief History of Holiday at Home

The Holiday At Home celebration began on Labor Day, 1959, under the sponsorship of the Kettering YMCA which held the event to promote a membership drive. It was known then as “Kettering Day.” The YMCA board accepted a suggestion from President Robert Eichenlaub to plan a community parade and program. The events’ first year success was so great that it was deemed worthwhile to conduct for a second year.

Many leaders of the community and the YMCA worked together to organize a parade and evening program. From this well-organized beginning, Holiday At Home was refined and enlarged to the present Labor Day weekend festival that is now enjoyed by thousands of south suburban residents and visitors.

The name, “Holiday at Home”, was selected through a contest. It promotes the idea of staying at home over the holiday weekend, rather than becoming part of the large group of travelers at that time.

Kettering is used in the name to indicate the location; however, the festivities are intended for all of the communities south of Dayton. All southern communities and townships are invited to share in the Holiday At Home activities and to become part of the organization.

Sponsorship Information

Thank you for your interest in Kettering Holiday at Home. Generous donations from individuals and businesses such as yours are essential for this organization to continue this traditional, annual Labor Day Weekend event. We sincerely hope you will choose to be one of our Sponsors this year.

What is the Kettering Holiday at Home Celebration?

Holiday at Home is a Labor Day weekend celebration for the family. It is packed with exciting, fun, safe, family-oriented activities designed to encourage people to stay at home and enjoy their family and friends over Labor Day weekend. It has grown since our beginning in 1959 from a small, neighborhood event into one of Ohio’s largest weekend events.

Events include:

The Miami Valley’s Largest Parade – As many as 100,000+ people have lined Far Hills Avenue in Kettering on Labor Day morning to watch the parade. This is certainly one of the highlights of the weekend.

Holiday at Home Scholarship Awards – These awards are given to a young man and young woman from the south suburbs in recognition of his/her Community Service as well as academic achievement. The award replaces the Miss Holiday At Home Pageant and the Community Service Award.

Holiday at Home Gala – The Holiday at Home Scholarship Award recipients and the Grand Marshal(s) are recognized at this event. The public is invited to join us in this special celebration to be held at the NCR Country Club.

Auto Show – This one-day (Monday) invitation only event draws collectors from around the tri-state area. They come to compete in what has become a must for competitors and spectators alike.A non-car display of unique and/or unusual vehicles occurs on Sunday.

Activities on Lincoln Park Commons – Each year thousands of people fill the Lincoln Park commons area to take in over 110 arts and crafts displays, children’s activities, over 30 food vendors, karaoke, live entertainment and much more. Estimates are that over 120,000 people will attend these events.

5K Run – Approximately 700 runners participate in this event. The event has proven so popular that we added an “Under- 10-years-old” category to accommodate the interests of even our youngest runners!

Your donation will help us continue to provide one of the most fun filled family weekend events of the year. Please complete the Sponsor Commitment Form and return it along with your check to:

Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation

Attn: Jerry Long

P. O. Box 292564

Kettering, Ohio 45429-2564

2018 Sponsors

In years gone by, Holiday at Home could fund itself from entry fees, the collections received along the parade route, contributions at the fireworks, pee-wee football and other events, plus donated services and small monetary donations from numerous businesses and individuals in the Kettering and south suburban area.

All that has changed with the rising costs for supplies, insurance, awards and many other items. We, like other non-profit organizations, rely heavily on the generosity of our sponsors.

While we still accept cash donations along the parade route and other locations when appropriate, the majority of our funds now come from sponsors. We have seven levels of sponsorship available ranging from $30 to $5000. Please see the Sponsor Benefits tab for a complete list of benefits for each level.

Here now, with our grateful appreciation, are the Sponsors for the 2018 Holiday At Home Festivities.

Major Sponsors

Financial
Ermal C. Fraze Fund of The Dayton Foundation
Kettering Medical Center

Inkind Services
City Of Kettering

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Scholarship Sponsors

Kettering Holiday at Home 2018 Sponsor Benefits

Holiday at Home is a nonprofit organization depending primarily on the generosity of sponsors and collections received from the public during the weekend’s events and activities.