Ohio is amping up the festive spirit by bringing a little extra magic to the holiday season through Steubenville’s signature holiday event, the world’s largest collection of life-size nutcrackers.
Tucked away in a charming historic town, this festive attraction is sure to turn heads as it features more than 200 one-of-a-kind nutcrackers.
As the main attraction of the 12th annual Steubenville Nutcracker Village, more than 200 towering statues were individually carved by local artist Brodie Stutzman and hand-painted by regional artists, according to WLWT5.
In addition, volunteers also helped decorate the figures, making each character look more lifelike and appealing.
Close up image of giant nutcracker statues are set as holiday decorations in front of an office building.EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images
Spectators, from residents to visitors, can enjoy the annual holiday attraction from Nov. 24, 2026, through Jan. 8, 2027.
This year will feature fan favorites, including notable characters like Hermey the Elf, the Mouse King, the Wizard of Oz characters, Princess Belle, Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, Starman, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Dean Martin and the Rat Pack and representations of St. Nicholas from around the world.
“The world’s LARGEST collection of life-size nutcrackers will be on display in historic downtown Steubenville throughout the entire holiday season! The exhibit of 200+ life-size nutcrackers is free and open to the public 24 hours a day, with additional events and activities on select days!” a statement released by the official website of the Steubenville Nutcracker Village read.
Over the years, residents and visitors have enjoyed the magical transformation of the town since the Steubenville Nutcracker Village was established in 2015.
The idea originated with Jerry Barilla, a former downtown appliance store owner who wanted to attract visitors and bring new life to the struggling downtown area.
Mark Nelson took the idea a step further by proposing life-size nutcrackers, with Brodie Stutzman bringing the concept to life through his craftsmanship.
The initiative was driven by a shared passion for revitalizing downtown Steubenville through the magic of the Christmas spirit.
The initiative to create the Christmas nutcracker display was launched as an effort to revive a struggling town after Steubenville lost many residents when the steel industry declined and factories closed.
“I left the meeting and had my daughter, Madeline, our company’s graphic designer, print off a 6-foot-tall picture of a nutcracker for inspiration. With the help of my brother, Mike, who runs our wood shop, we built a prototype,” Nelson said, recalling the inspiration behind the now-iconic village and explaining how a simple creative idea not only brings people together but also attracts visitors, supports local businesses and restores pride in a community that has experienced economic decline.
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