Holiday Showcase (Saturday)

Shop, eat, drink – and be merry! – at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion!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 make reservations* in advance to dine in the Mansion’s Carriage House at noon, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. Showcase attendees can also purchase food on their own from the Greenhouse Café (a short walk/drive from the Mansion), which will serve a limited menu.

Musicians LeeAnn Capace and Judy Deverell will help set the festive mood with a violin-piano duo performing traditional holiday music from 12 to 3 p.m.

Starting at 5 p.m., venture outside before or after shopping and enjoy a stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW. Learn more here.

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. 

$TBD/person with Luncheon (5 & under free). Registration begins Oct. 1. 

All sales are final.

*Seating will be assigned. If you have seating requests or dietary restrictions, contact Kirstin at mindiola@illinois.edu. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.)

The Showcase is also taking place Friday, Dec. 5 (5-9 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Click on the dates/links for more info and to register.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Kirstin at mindiola@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.

Find information on all of our holiday events here.