Holiday Showcase (Saturday) Presented by Sterling Wealth Management

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion! Come out and shop for gifts and relax with friends over a delicious meal at noon, 2 p.m. (SOLD OUT) or 5 p.m. The Showcase features specially selected artisans and businesses selling their unique products, handcrafted wares and baked goods. See the list of vendors here.

Musicians LeeAnn Capace and Judy Deverell will help set the festive mood with a violin-piano duo performing traditional holiday music (noon-3:15 p.m.), and author Maureen Holtz will be at the Allerton booth to sign purchased copies of her book, “Robert Allerton: His Parks and Legacies” (12-3:30 p.m.).

Be sure to make reservations to take a break from shopping and dine in the Mansion’s Carriage House (noon, 2 p.m. (SOLD OUT) or 5 p.m.) or a private seating (up to 8 people) on the Sun Porch (5 p.m.). View the menu here.

Experience the simple joy of a horse-drawn carriage ride from Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service! Sign-up in the Mansion Courtyard during Showcase hours (12-5 p.m., last ride at 4:45 p.m.); first-come, first-serve. ($50/ride, cash only; up to 4 adults + 2 small children excluding those on laps.)

You can also stop by the Greenhouse Café (limited menu), or take a stroll through Holiday GLOW (5-9 p.m.)! The following food trucks will also be onsite during GLOW: Moon Bean Coffee, La Paloma, Pastamania. A bar will also be available.

Showcase Only: $10/person (10 & under free). Register here or pay upon arrival. (Includes entrance to Holiday GLOW, open from 5-9 p.m.).

Saturday Showcase + Meal: $35/person (5 & under free) Saturday only; reservations at noon, 2 p.m. (SOLD OUT) or 5 p.m. Register here by Dec. 2.

Saturday Showcase + Private Dining: $350 total (Seating for up to 8 people) Saturday only; reservations at 5 p.m. A private dining experience on the Mansion’s Sun Porch! Register here by Dec. 2.

(Showcase tickets (without meals) will also be available at the door).

Seating will be assigned; for seating requests, contact Kirstin Mindiola at 217-333-3287 or mindiola@illinois.edu. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.)

All sales are final.

The Holiday Showcase will also be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, and includes an optional tea. Find more information and register here.

Other important info:

— 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.

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

— *If you have any dietary restrictions, 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.

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR: