Winter Solstice Bonfire

Join us to celebrate the “shortest day of the year” at the Winter Solstice Bonfire on Saturday, December 21 from 5-9 p.m. in the Allerton Meadow! The winter solstice marks the official beginning of winter and has been celebrated in a variety of ways for thousands of years, traditionally honoring the imminent return of the sun and symbolizing new beginnings.

In addition to the bonfire (lit around 7 p.m.), take time to stroll through Holiday GLOW, shop The Farms: Winter Market in the Mansion, and warm up with a meal from a food truck* and beverage from the bar.

$10/vehicle, payable upon arrival. Exact change is appreciated.

*Food trucks: Moon Bean Coffee, Daro Coffee Co., La Paloma, Mamma D’s Smokehouse BBQ

Consider making a weekend out of it and stay overnight with our Weekend Wind Down. View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series here.

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