• Article Photo. Bob Shultis and daughter Julia help serve customers at the Cheesehead Cheese Haus.
    Bob Shultis and daughter Julia help serve customers at the Cheesehead Cheese Haus.
  • Article Photo. L Marie was one of many places to offer wine tasting during Sunday's open house.
    L Marie was one of many places to offer wine tasting during Sunday's open house.
  • Article Photo. Rebecca Lindauer sits with Santa, with reindeer Prancer behind them.
    Rebecca Lindauer sits with Santa, with reindeer Prancer behind them.
  • Article Photo. Open House visitors look at Prancer, one of the reindeer from 2 Jos Farm.
    Open House visitors look at Prancer, one of the reindeer from 2 Jos Farm.
  • Article Photo. Radio guy Von Kettelson sings for the shoppers.
    Radio guy Von Kettelson sings for the shoppers.
  • Article Photo. Preparing for Christmas: Prancer on display in Vinton.
    Preparing for Christmas: Prancer on display in Vinton.
  • Article Photo. VGH sponsored a free movie (and popcorn and Christmas goodies and a Kinect) at the Palace.
    VGH sponsored a free movie (and popcorn and Christmas goodies and a Kinect) at the Palace.
  • Article Photo. Author JL Wilson visited Nature's Corner again this year; she has written 20 books.
    Author JL Wilson visited Nature's Corner again this year; she has written 20 books.
  • Article Photo. The Hope Chest offered samples made from products available in the store.
    The Hope Chest offered samples made from products available in the store.
  • Article Photo. Many businesses, including Nature's Corner, offers refreshments for open house guests.
    Many businesses, including Nature's Corner, offers refreshments for open house guests.
  • Article Photo. Barb Campbell paints at Jessy's Gems.
    Barb Campbell paints at Jessy's Gems.
  • Article Photo. Josh Yeager played music for the shoppers in and outside of Jessy's Gems.
    Josh Yeager played music for the shoppers in and outside of Jessy's Gems.
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    Live music, wine tastings, refreshments, discounts and much more were available for customers during the annual Holiday Open House in Vinton on Sunday afternoon. The event begins the holiday shopping season in Vinton.