Holiday Info For Merchants

We are excited to offer our members a number of ways to promote your business this holiday season.

  • Gingerbread House Walk
  • Merchant BINGO
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Elf on the Shelf

If you are interested in being a sponsor of Holiday Happenings, please scroll down to learn more. To participate in any of these of activities or be a sponsor, please click here. This one form will allow you to register for all events and/or sponsorships.

If you have any questions or need more info about any of these opportunities, please contact Kate at [email protected]. Thank you!

Gingerbread House Walk

On December 2nd and 3rd, the North Andover Merchants Association will transform the Masonic Lodge (19 Johnson Street) into a Winter Wonderland. The community is invited to wander through the fun and creative “gingerbread” house displays created by our North Andover Merchants Association Members. Admission is free. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for a chance to win your favorite creation. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

North Andover Merchants Association members are invited to create and share a “Gingerbread House” that reflects and represents your business. There is no cost for members to enter their creation – only the time and resources needed to create your masterpiece! Your creation can be made of any materials (not limited to edible materials) but must follow a few guidelines:

  • All entry forms must be received by Saturday November 25th.
  • All Gingerbread Houses must be delivered to the Masonic Lodge between 8:00AM and 11:00 AM Saturday December 2nd.
  • Entries do not have to be traditional gingerbread house designs. They can be any structure (barns, train stations, your business etc).
  • All Gingerbread Houses must be placed on a plywood board base or sturdy cardboard not exceeding 24”x 24″x24” and be able to be easily transported.
  • All Gingerbread Houses will be raffled off to the visitors to the Gingerbread House Walk. Materials will not be returned to you.
  • Entrants will not be provided with a power source; should you choose to add lighted or powered elements, they should be battery powered.
  • The NA Merchants Association/Masonic Lodge is not responsible for collapses or other damage to the creations.
  • Non-members are invited to participate for fee of $50. However, NAMA reserves the right to give priority to members. If your registration is not accepted, you will be given a full refund.

Merchant BINGO

November 25-December 17 Merchant BINGO is a special program to encourage the community to actively support shops, restaurants and other local businesses in North Andover this holiday season.  Businesses can participate by purchasing a square on the BINGO card. Customers can participate by marking off the squares of the businesses they make a purchase at between 11/25 and 12/17.  Prizes will be awarded to participants. BINGO game and participating businesses will be actively promoted throughout the holiday season. We will hand out BINGO cards at the Santa Parade and they will be available for download from our website. Merchant Association Members can claim a square or place their logo in the sponsor section (ideal for non-retail businesses) for $50, or as part of a sponsorship. Non-members North Andover businesses can claim a space on the board for $100. However, NAMA reserves the right to give priority to members. If your registration is not accepted, you will be given a full refund.

Holiday Gift Guide

November 25-Holiday Season We invite North Andover businesses to be a part of the Holiday Gift Guide to advertise your products and services and any special holiday deals. For a minimal fee you can be a part of the guide that will be available digitally. The QR code/link will be widely distributed via social media, in local businesses, public spaces and at the Gingerbread Walk. A QR code will also be printed on the BINGO cards. Merchants can place the following size ads in the guide, or they are available as part of a sponsorship.

MEMBER PRICING

  • Full Page Ad in Holiday Gift Guide $100
  • Half Page Ad in Holiday Gift Guide $50

NON-MEMBER PRICING

  • Full Page Ad in Holiday Guide $150
  • Half Page Ad in Holiday Guide $100

Check out last year’s Holiday Gift Guide

Elf on a Shelf

Each year Merch visits our member businesses to spread holiday cheer. We’re lucky that Merch lets us take his photo and share on social media. Let us know if you would like us to invite Merch to visit your business! We’ll do our best to accommodate all requests but please remember that Merch is here for a limited number of nights before he has to head back to the North Pole.


Sponsorship Packages

Snowman Sponsor – $1,000 Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor for Gingerbread Walk, Merchant Bingo, Elf on a Shelf, Holiday Gift Guide and Gift Exchange on all promotional materials for these events.

  • Signage at Gingerbread Walk
  • Logo on Front Page and a Full Page Ad In Holiday Gift Guide
  • Merchant Bingo Square (or logo printed in sponsor section if your business is not retail)
  • Company logo and link on North Andover Merchant Association website
  • Weekly Spotlight Recognition as Snowman Sponsor on social media
  • Recognition in association produced traditional media releases

Winter Wonderland Sponsor – $500 Recognition as a Sponsor for Gingerbread Walk, Merchant Bingo, Elf on a Shelf, Holiday Gift Guide and Gift Exchange on all promotional materials for these events.

  • Signage at Gingerbread Walk
  • Full Page Ad In Holiday Gift Guide
  • Merchant Bingo Square (or logo printed in sponsor section if your business is not retail)
  • Company logo and link on North Andover Merchant Association website
  • Weekly Spotlight Recognition as Winter Wonderland Sponsor on social media
  • Recognition in association produced traditional media releases

Jingle Bell Sponsor $250 Recognition as a Sponsor for Gingerbread Walk, Merchant Bingo, Elf on a Shelf, Holiday Gift Guide and Gift Exchange on all promotional materials for these events.

  • Signage at Gingerbread Walk
  • Half Page Ad In Holiday Gift Guide
  • Merchant Bingo Square (or logo printed in sponsor section if your business is not retail)
  • Recognition as a Jingle Bell Sponsor North Andover Merchant Association website and social media

Individual Event Sponsors $100 Recognition as a Sponsor on all promotional materials for one of the following:

  • Gingerbread Walk
  • Merchant BINGO

Please complete this form to sign up for any of the promotional activities listed above!