Step back in time and experience the warmth, wonder, and traditions of the season at Yuletide, a celebration blending colonial customs, music, and family fun. This immersive event invites you to savor the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays as our ancestors might have enjoyed them—infused with heartwarming charm for all ages.

Event Highlights

Sip & Savor

• Enjoy an elegant tea service in the spirit of centuries past.

• Sample Colonial sweets inspired by recipes from the 1700s.

Create & Craft

• Make your own ornament using tin punching, a folk art inspired by the region’s earliest German settlers.

• Design a wreath to bring festive greenery into your home.

• Write a letter to Santa with an authentic ink quill—a keepsake to treasure.

Meet & Greet

• Capture the magic—take a photo with Santa in a festive colonial setting.

Step Into the Dance

• Learn English Country Dance from the Floyd Historical Dancers and feel the rhythm of the past.

Learn & Discover

• Watch artisans and demonstrators at work, from skilled blacksmiths to colonial militia reenactors.

• Stroll through our artisanal vendor market for handcrafted gifts and unique finds.