How: Decorate a wreath to display at the NPAC, feel free to showcase your organization in a creative way
Where: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 State Route 118, Van Wert, OH 45891 (Grand Lobby)
Why: to make educational opportunities affordable for everyone through LIVE entertainment
Important dates:11/10/25-12/5/25
Voting Window
Vote in person (at the NPAC) and online through social media and your website
12/7/25
Hometown Holiday People’s Choice Wreath WINNER announced
12/13/25
Coordinate with the Box Office to pick up your wreath so you can participate again in the future!
Each wreath will be displayed in the lobby of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center from November 10, 2025- December 13, 2025. During the weeks that the wreaths are on display, the public may vote for their favorite wreath by donating $1 per vote. Voting boxes (with a picture and number of the wreath) will be located in the lobby and/or at the organization sponsoring their wreath. Also, photos will be posted online with a provided QR code for additional donations.
Voting will end at midnight (11:59:59 PM Eastern Time) on Friday, December 5, 2025. Votes will be tallied and the winner of the “Hometown Holiday People’s Choice Wreath”will be announced during our Hometown Holiday event on Sunday, December 7th.
We believe in the power of LIVE entertainment.
We believe in the energy of sharing moments together.
We exist to make the area THRIVE with Live Entertainment. We Are VAN WERT LIVE!
Vision –
To make Van Wert an entertainment destination.
Mission –
To provide entertainment experiences that are SO GOOD they demand a return.
The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is a supporting organization of The Van Wert County Foundation. It has its own board of directors and Executive Director.