Holiday Showcase (Friday)

Shop, eat, drink – and be merry! – at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.Stroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop for unique gifts from specially selected artisans and businesses. (Those interested in selling their products, handcrafted wares, or baked goods can apply to be a Showcase vendor here by Sept. 1.) Be sure to stop by the Carriage House for natural-ornament making with the Monticello Area Art Council, where you can make an ornament for our courtyard tree and one to take home!

Don’t miss an enchanting stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW, with added entertainment from the Monticello High School Madrigal singers in the Mansion Courtyard from 5:30 to 8 p.m. (breaks every 30-40 minutes). Take your time and warm-up with a meal from a food truck or a drink from the bar!

Complete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online or by calling 217-333-3287.

$10/person (12 & under free). Registration begins Oct. 1. Tickets will also be available upon arrival. All sales are final.

The Showcase continues Saturday, Dec. 6 (12-8 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.), with optional meal add-ons. Click on the dates/links for more info and to register.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Christina Calcagno at clc@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.