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Wassail Weekend 2024

Name: Wassail Weekend 2024
Start: 2024-12-13T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-13T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Billings Farm and Museum

December 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Learn about the history of Wassail and step back in time to Victorian Christmas past, Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15, 10:00AM – 4:00PM.

Enjoy the festive holiday tree and decorations that fill the Visitor Center and historic barn. Discover the charm of Victorian Christmas as you explore our authentically decorated farmhouse parlor.

Warm Wassail punch, made from a mulled blend of citrus juice and spices, will be available for purchase – no admission required.

On the farm, you can meet our Jersey cows, draft horses, chickens, sheep, and goats in the barns. On Sunday, December 15 enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride through the picturesque pastures, conditions permitting, from 11:00AM-3:00PM. Horse-drawn rides require an additional fee.

Dip your own candle to take home. Warm up by the outdoor firepits with a cup of cocoa, available for purchase in the Museum Gift Shop. Light adventure can be found on a snowshoe, hike, or cross-country ski along the Ottauquechee River, weather permitting.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES AT BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM

FRIDAY

11:00 & 3:00 What is Wassail? Program

12:00 & 2:00 Children’s Story Time

1:00 Wassail the Orchard

SATURDAY

11:00, 1:00 & 3:15 What is Wassail? Program

12:00 Wassail the Orchard

2:30 Children’s Story Time

SUNDAY

11:00 – 3:00 Horse-Drawn Rides (conditions permitting, additional fee required)

11:00, 1:30 & 3:15 What is Wassail? Program

12:00 & 2:30 Children’s Story Time

Getting hungry? Purchase snacks and meals from the Sustainable Eats Food Truck located in front of Billings Farm on Friday and Saturday.

Shop for the holidays in the Museum Gift Shop. Peruse our unique selection of local Vermont gifts, children’s books, adorable stuffies, specialty food items, and, of course, Billings Farm cheddar! There’s sure to be something for everyone on your list! (No admission required.) Members receive a 20% discount on gift shop purchases through December 23.

Members enjoy free admission to this event and all year-long! Not yet a member? Join today! billingsfarm.org/join/

Purchase advance tickets online to expedite the check-in process.

Volunteer opportunities available! Have fun, get benefits and be part of the action! Contact volunteer@billingsfarm.org or call 802-457-2355.

Details

Date:: December 13, 2024
Time:: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category:: Featured

Organizer

: Billings Farm & Museum
Phone: 802-457-2355

Venue

: Billings Farm and Museum
: 69 Old River Rd
Woodstock, VT 05091 United States + Google Map