2024 HOLIDAY EVENTS

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

& HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKE-OFF

DECEMBER 6, 2024 — 6PM – 7:30PM

Join us for our annual tree lighting celebration in the Biergarten! Jelf from EQX will be counting down and helping us light the Christmas tree at 7pm.

This year, we will also be hosting a Holiday Cookie Bake-off! Submit your recipe on www.ilfcbshop.com and bring your creations to the event for a chance to win prizes. Join us as we kick off the Holiday Season and rejoice with some carols! 

SIGN UP FOR THE BAKE-OFF HERE!

 

MERRY-OKE WITH RITZ CARLTON

DECEMBER 7, 2024 — 6PM – 8PM

Dress in your best holiday and wear join us for our Annual Holiday Tradition of Karaoke with the one and only Ritz Carlton, in The Tasting Room.

This event is free to participate and attend!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

DECEMBER 7, 14, 15, & 21

Have brunch by Seasons Catering, interact and get your photo taken with Santa, then enjoy a hayride through the farm!

Reservations can be made through Seasons Catering by calling (518) 456-8000 or by email to albanyseasonscatering@gmail.com

 

DOGGIES WITH SANTA

DECEMBER 8, 2024

HOWLIDAY UGLY SWEATER CONTEST

12PM – 1PM

Dress your pets in their ugly sweater and participate to win prizes! Registration will run from 12pm – 12:30pm, and the contest will begin soon after. Suggested donation of $2 to Homeward Bound Dog Rescue to participate.
 

Family Photos with Santa Paws

1PM – 3PM

Santa will be on-site for a Christmas Card dog photo session! Pictures will be emailed to you within 1 to 2 days. Suggested donation of $5 to Homeward Bound Dog Rescue to participate.
Dog in a Holiday Robe with reindeer antlers on head.

WASSAIL

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Join us on a hay ride out into the orchard for a wassailing experience. Wassail refers to the ancient custom of visiting orchards, reciting incantations and singing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the upcoming year.

Out in the orchard you will be lead through the wassailing experience, which includes a large bonfire in the orchard, and tasting station where you can get a hot mulled cider.

TICKETS!

New Year’s Eve for Kids

DECEMBER 31, 2024 — 11AM – 1PM & 2PM – 4PM

Children can enjoy rounds of bingo with prizes, participate in a 12pm / 3pm countdown with hats, horns, sparkling cider and cut the rug with some music and dancing. End the day with cookies!

TICKETS!

NEW YEAR’S EVE BONFIRE

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Bring your Christmas Tree(s) for our end of the year bonfire and receive a drink token per tree! Limit 2 tokens per person.