Dec
6
9:00 AM09:00
Christmas Around the World
Details to be determined at a later date. Check back here for more info.
Oct
24
4:30 PM16:30
Trick or Treat Trail
Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Trick or Treat Trail and Promote Your Business!
The Rittman Chamber of Commerce and Parks & Recreation Department are excited to invite our local businesses and organizations to participate in this year’s Trick or Treat Trail — a free community event that brings families together for Halloween fun and festive memories.
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: WJR Nature Preserve (Lot A), 85 Morning Star Dr., Rittman
How You Can Get Involved
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to host stops along the trail! Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume, engage with families, and help hand out treats and special pieces of each child’s Halloween Buddy — a festive keepsake that kids will treasure long after the event.
Why Participate?
Increase Your Visibility: Connect with hundreds of local families in a fun, friendly setting.
Showcase Your Brand: Distribute flyers, coupons, and promotional materials to raise awareness about your business or organization.
Support the Community: Join a festive event that strengthens our town’s spirit and builds lasting relationships.
Create Memorable Experiences: Your stop will be a meaningful part of each child’s Halloween Buddy, leaving a lasting impression.
Whether you’re a retailer, nonprofit, service provider, or community group, this is a fantastic opportunity to highlight your presence in Rittman while spreading some Halloween cheer.
Sign Up Today!
Interested in volunteering or want to learn more? Please contact us at Garrick DiSalvo at gdisalvo@ritman.com by October 17 to reserve your spot.
Let’s work together to make the Trick or Treat Trail a magical, memorable celebration for all!
Aug
14
12:00 PM12:00
Member Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn Member Benefits Review, a great opportunity to reconnect, discover new ways to leverage your membership, and help grow our Chamber community.
Jul
26
12:00 PM12:00
PJ 5K & 1M Sleepwalk
PJ 5K & 1M Sleepwalk Hosted by The Rittman Downtown Beautification Committee
Jul
26
11:00 AM11:00
2025 Sleepwalker Car Show
🚗 2025 Rittman Sleepwalker Car Show 🚗
Join us for the annual Sleepwalker Car Show, a highlight of the Rittman Sleepwalker Festival! Showcase your vehicle and connect with fellow car enthusiasts in a vibrant community setting.
📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
📍 Location: 44 South Main Street, Rittman, OH 44270
Registration Details:
- Same-day registration begins 11:00 am, show starts promptly at noon. Same day registration is $10. Dash plaques for the first 20 registrations.
- Save $2 and pre-register using this link: https://forms.gle/rPK5PwPZLSD4fBhi6 Dash Plaques guaranteed to all paid pre-registrants.
- A "Best of Show" trophy will be presented to the top vehicle, top 10 and directors pick will also receive awards.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a cherished local tradition. Whether you're a participant or a spectator, the Sleepwalker Car Show promises an unforgettable experience!
Jul
26
11:00 AM11:00
Sleepwalker Sales 2025
Community Yard Sales, Vendor Faire, Food, Music & Entertainment
Community Yard Sale Registration
Food Vendors:
Hokulia Shave Ice
Barnyard Brews
Swine BBQ
Merchants:
Nate & Jack Designs
Passion at Midnight Macaron Bakery
Mollie Watson - DIY upcycled garden decor; wall hangings (interior and exterior), birdhouses
Julianna’s Strings and Things
CH Leather
Jul
25
to Jul 26
Sleepwalker Sales 2025
Community Yard Sales, Vendor Faire, Food, Music & Entertainment
Community Yard Sale Registration
Food Vendors:
Hokulia Shave Ice
Barnyard Brews
The Frosty Gator
Swine BBQ
Merchants:
Nate & Jack Designs
Passion at Midnight Macaron Bakery
Mollie Watson - DIY upcycled garden decor; wall hangings (interior and exterior), birdhouses
Julianna’s Strings and Things
CH Leather
May
3
9:00 AM09:00
2025 Rittman Community Clean Up Day
The Rittman Chamber is a Partner with the great global cleanup initiative; a worldwide campaign aimed at ridding the environment of waste and plastic pollution for good through activating the global cleanup movement. This year the theme, OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, showcases our commitment to empower communities through renewable energy and create a waste-free future.
Learn More about The Great Global Clean Up HERE
Volunteer individually, as a group, or as an organization, to help clean up Rittman and advocate for a clean future! Register Online!
Meet up location is TBD, Check in starts at 8:30am, lunch will be provided to all volunteers following the clean-up.
We are also looking for sponsors for this community event!
Thank you to the City of Rittman for their help with this event, as well as our sponsors Unilock and Schar Heating & Cooling, along with pur premium members Rittman Dental,
and the Rittman H & R Block!
Apr
12
11:00 AM11:00
Annual Easter Basket Giveaway
Join us for our 6th Annual Drive-Thru Easter basket giveaway. A free event for school-aged children.
Giving out upwards of 400 Easter Baskets to area children again this year! Swing through to pick up a fantastic Easter Basket!
*Baskets presented on a first come first serve basis to school-aged children, BEGINNING AT 11AM, NO SOONER.
*Children must be present to receive a basket.
Mar
6
5:00 PM17:00
Annual Banquet and State of the City Address
The Rittman Chamber of Commerce and The City of Rittman are excited once again to reflect on our 2024 accomplishments and discuss plans for the future! Enjoy a catered dinner and drinks and help us celebrate our 2024 award winners!
Please consider joining us for a great evening event!
RSVPS required prior to February 21st
Apr
8
12:00 PM12:00
Moon Over Mount Rittman: A Celebration of the Total Solar Eclipse
Save the date for a once in a lifetime event!
The Rittman Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Rittman to bring you a celebration of the Total Solar Eclipse happening April 8th, 2024.
There will be crafts, education opportunities, music, food, and fun for all ages! This event will provide a safe and fun way to experience the total solar eclipse, right from our own backyard!
Mar
24
3:00 PM15:00
5th Annual Drive-Thru Easter Basket Giveaway
Join us for our annual Drive-Thru Easter basket giveaway. A free event for school-aged children.
Feb
15
6:00 PM18:00
Rittman Chamber Annual Banquet & State of the City Address
Please RSVP to Garrick DiSalvo at gdisalvo@rittman.com
Jan
31
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00
Jun
24
5:30 PM17:30
Red, White & Boom Night at the Races Fundraiser
Saturday June 24th, join the Rittman Chamber of Commerce for an evening filled with food, beverages, and horse racing!
All proceeds will go to the Rittman Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization, to advocate business growth, help build community engagement and increase economic development and revitalization in the downtown Rittman area.
To purchase tickets, buy horses, put an ad in the program or become as sponsor CLICK HERE, complete the form and return to rittmanchamberofcommerce@gmail.com
May
6
9:00 AM09:00
City of Rittman Clean-Up Day
To help make our town sparkle, we invite all of our residents and business owners to join in!
CLEANING UP DOWNTOWN RITTMAN BUSINESS DISTRICT AND PARKS
- Meet at the Fire Department for street assignment, to gather supplies and to enjoy coffee & donuts!
- City will supply gloves and bags, you may also bring your own additional tools
- As a thank you for volunteering, hot dogs and chips will be provided by the Rittman Chamber of Commerce following the clean-up!
- Dress for the weather, THERE IS NO RAIN DATE
Apr
1
3:00 PM15:00
Easter Basket Giveaway
4th Annual Rittman Chamber of Commerce Drive-Thru Easter Basket Giveaway!
Giving out upwards of 500 Easter Baskets to area children again this year!
Swing through to pick up a fantastic Easter Basket!
Baskets presented on a first come first serve basis to school-aged children.
Children must be present to receive a basket.