Christmas Fantasy 2024—Make Your Reservations Now!
Reservations are available for the Saturday evening Wine, Cheese, and Dessert event held from 7:00-9:00 pm on Saturday evening, November 16. This year, the event will be sponsored by the Eagle’s Landing Winery of Marquette, the Empty Nest Winery of Waukon, and Madigan’s Winery of Lansing. They will all be serving a variety of their finest wines, and entertainment will be provided that evening. The cost for this event is $20 per person. Table decorators are needed for this event! Decorators agree to decorate a table for four to eight people that they invite in to enjoy the event. Meat, cheese, crackers, cheese spreads, cheese curds, and desserts are all furnished throughout the evening, as well as all of the wines. To reserve a table or to just make a reservation to attend, please call 563-568-4177.
Reservations are also now being taken for the popular Monday Noon luncheon, sponsored by the Allamakee County Cattlemen’s Association, and will be held on Monday, November 18, at Noon. A full meal will be served, plus entertainment will be provided. All guests will have ample time to view all of the displays. Reservations can be made by calling 563-568-4177. (Note: This year, only the Monday luncheon will be held. There will not be an additional luncheon on Saturday.) The cost for the luncheon is $20.00 per adult.
New this year, a “Brunch With Santa” will be held on Sunday, November 17! A brunch buffet of eggs, hams, fruit, rolls, etc., will be served from 9:00 am to noon and will be sponsored by the Allamakee County Pork Producers. Santa will also be available to visit with children of all ages during this event. Reservations are being taken now for arrival between 9-9:30, 10-10:30, or 11-11:30 am. Please call 563-568-4177 to make a reservation. All ages are welcome to attend this event. The cost is $12 per adult, $8 for children ages 12 and under, and Preschool age and under are free.
This year’s Christmas Fantasy will again have a huge number of decorated trees on display. Many items will also be available on a silent auction for a great Christmas shopping opportunity. These items will include centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, beautiful wreaths, swags, chairs, quilts, toys, mini-trees, crafted items, wall hangings, and other decorative items.
The Friday evening “Tingle ‘N Mingle” happy hour will be held on November 15 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. This annual Friday night happy hour event is a special opportunity to meet socially with friends and co-workers after work. Many hot and hearty hors d’oeuvres will be added this year, plus desserts, candies, and spirits will be served among the trees. Each ticket includes all of the delicious food plus two drink tickets. The cost is $20.00 per person in advance or $25.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased now in advance at the main entrance of Veterans Memorial Hospital, the Waukon or Postville Clinic, or at all local banks in Allamakee County. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Christmas Fantasy will be open to the public on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 am -2:00 pm, and on Sunday, November 17, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Santa will be available during all of those times for visits with children of all ages and for a photo opportunity.
The Christmas Fantasy will again open up to the public following the luncheon on Monday, November 18, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm when the silent auction and events come to a close. Please note this ending time is one hour earlier than in past years.
“Gnome for the Holidays” Christmas Fantasy 2024 is planned and sponsored by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation. For more information, please call Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation member Erin Berns at (563) 568-3411.
