
Holiday Showcase
Celebrate the season at Allerton! Come out to shop for gifts and relax with friends over drinks or lunch. The Showcase features specially-selected artisans and businesses selling their unique products, handcrafted wares, and baked goods.
Friday evening (5-9pm) will kick things off with our Holiday Showcase Opening Night. Take a stroll on the Kirby Winter Wellness Walk, grab dinner from the Greenhouse Café or local food trucks, enjoy music from the Angelus Bell Choir in the Brick Wall Garden (starting at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm), and warm up in the Mansion with a cash bar as you browse the vendors or make a natural ornament with Monticello Area Arts Council. (Purchase Holiday Showcase Opening Night Tickets HERE.)
Saturday and Sunday (10am-4pm) will feature our visitor-favorite lunch buffet* at 11:00am, 1:00pm, or 3:00pm (advance purchase required). Sip on complimentary coffee and tea and don’t miss the chance to cuddle-up on a memorable carriage ride with Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service around the Estate! (No advance reservations; cash only. Adults: $10, Children 3-12: $5, 2 and under: free.)
Showcase ONLY: $10/person (Ages 12 & under FREE.)
Showcase + Lunch: $28/person (Ages 5 & under FREE.)
Purchase Saturday and Sunday Showcase Tickets HERE.
Find the list of Showcase vendors here.
*Lunch Menu
Turkey Breast
Oven Roasted Pit Ham with Dijon Sauce
Corn O’Brien
Apple and Herb Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes and Creamy Gravy
Creamed Spinach Au Gratin
Orange Cranberry Salad
Rolls and Butter
Chocolate Mint Pie and Peppermint Garnish
Coffee, Iced Tea, and Water
Please note: Seating will be assigned. For seating requests, please contact Ashley Sims at 217-333-3287 or anowen2@illinois.edu.
Interested in being a vendor? Fill out our Vendor Application and return to Ashley Sims at anowen2@illinois.edu