Downtown Waynesville

06/05/2026

Every little shop in downtown begins with a dream. A dream to create something meaningful, to share a passion with others, and to become part of a community people love to return to again and again. These small businesses are built with heart, hard work, and the courage to take a chance. Every new storefront that opens in Waynesville adds new life to our downtown, strengthens our community, and helps preserve the character and charm that make this town so special. Supporting small businesses means supporting the dreams that continue to shape and grow Waynesville. ✨

Please join us in welcoming Petal Vintage to Downtown Waynesville. We are so excited Christianna has found her home with us and become part of our growing community. Bringing a true love for vintage and carefully curated pieces, Petal Vintage adds even more charm to our historic streets.

Visit Waynesville this Saturday for Petal Vintage's Grand Opening and enjoy the small town charm of Waynesville. Spend the day exploring downtown and celebrating another wonderful addition to our community. 💛 See you soon!!

06/02/2026

In case anyone is wondering how close we are to returning to Stars Hollow... we are officially 172 days away!

That’s less than 6 months until the coffee is brewing, the leaves start falling, and we all get to step back into our favorite little town again ✨

Follow along at A Day in Waynesville: Step into Stars Hollow for updates, announcements, and a few surprises we’ve been keeping tucked away. This year’s get together is already shaping up to be something special.

Coffee coffee coffee ☕🍂

05/28/2026

We love Street Faire season! Join us for our 2nd Saturday Waynesville Street Faire June 13th!

✨ Come spend the day in small town Waynesville, where the shops are open, the restaurants are ready, and Main Street comes alive with food trucks, local makers, crafters, creators, and vintage curators.

Enjoy live music throughout the day with Velvet Crush Unplugged and Maribeth Samoya. It all comes together for a day full of charm, discovery, and a little bit of small town magic you can only find here.

Be sure to register for the Underground Railroad Tour with the Museum at the Friends Home and take part in a piece of Waynesville’s story while you’re here.

You won’t want to miss 2nd Saturdays in Waynesville all summer long 💛 See you soon!!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Applications are accepted only through our website at WaynesvilleShops.com. Apply today.

A special thank you to All American Gutter Protection for their sponsorship of this event.

This event is brought to you by the Downtown Waynesville Merchants Association, with kids activities and live music support from the Waynesville Area Arts Council and the Ohio Arts Council. ✨

05/26/2026

Historic Downtown Waynesville has always been more than just a place to shop. It is where memories are made, traditions continue, neighbors connect, and visitors experience the charm that makes our community so special. ✨

As conversations around downtown revitalization begin, we want the community to know this is about more than beautification projects or new ideas. It is about protecting the heart of Waynesville while creating a stronger future for the businesses, families, residents, and visitors who make downtown what it is today.

Revitalization means supporting local businesses, improving the experience for everyone who visits downtown, preserving the history and character people love, and creating new opportunities that help our community continue to grow and thrive.

Most importantly, this is something that takes all of us.

We invite the community to join the conversation at the first Downtown Revitalization Meeting on June 30th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Village Government Center. This is an opportunity to hear ideas, share input, ask questions, and be part of the future of Downtown Waynesville from the very beginning.

The future of downtown belongs to the community, and your voice matters. 💛 Waynesville Revitalization Community Meeting

05/22/2026

Welcome to Waynesville Summer Passport is here!! ✨

Get ready to shop, explore, and enjoy a full summer of local fun. Starting May 22 through August 15, pick up your Passport and begin collecting stamps as you visit participating shops throughout downtown Waynesville.

Each stop brings you closer to prizes including cash, local experiences, gift baskets, and more. 💛

Make your purchases, collect your stamps, and turn in your completed Passport to be entered to win. Visit WaynesvilleShops.com for a full list of participating locations and details.

Come experience summer in downtown Waynesville ☀️ The best days start here

05/19/2026

Welcome to Waynesville Summer Passport is coming soon! ✨

Get ready to shop, explore, and enjoy a full summer of local fun. Starting May 22 through August 15, pick up your Passport and begin collecting stamps as you visit participating shops throughout downtown Waynesville.

Each stop brings you closer to prizes including cash, local experiences, gift baskets, and more. 💛

Make your purchases, collect your stamps, and turn in your completed Passport to be entered to win. Visit WaynesvilleShops.com for participating locations and full details.

Come experience summer in downtown Waynesville ☀️ The best days start here.

05/14/2026

The best days start here! See you at Waynesville Street Faire June 13th! 💛

The first Waynesville Street Faire of 2026 happened on Main St. in downtown Waynesville on Saturday, May 9. Featured activities included shopping from vendors, kids’ activities, food trucks and live