Grand Illumination Celebration

Celebrating the 26th Annual Grand Illumination Celebration The Village lights up on Friday, November 20! Join us for our annual Grand Illumination show showcasing local music and dance performers in this beloved annual event. At 6:15 p.m. sharp, Santa and Mrs. Claus will flip the switch to illuminate Peddler’s Village. The holiday lights will be on display every evening through January 18, 2027. Shops will be open until 10 p.m. Free admission and parking. IMPORTANT NOTE: Visitors who wish to experience the Grand Illumination Ceremony should plan to arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. This is a very popular event and parking can reach full capacity, so please plan to arrive as early as possible. We would advise against bringing dogs to this event as the pathways become congested. If you miss this event, don’t worry! The Holiday Kickoff Weekend continues on Saturday, November 21 and on Sunday, November 22, and the Village is lit up in holiday splendor with a million colorful lights through early January 2027. Holiday Kickoff Weekend Shops are open until 10 p.m. on November 20th to kick off the holidays! Check off your holiday gift list with refreshments in each shop and something for everyone, November 20-22. Click here to find out more! Extended Shopping Hours Friday, November 20: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 21: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, November 22: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Village’s extended holiday shopping hours begin on November 23 through December 30, Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gingerbread Competition & Display Check out the winners of the 42nd Annual Gingerbread Competition & Display. More than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories are on display from November 20 through January 10, 2027. Admission is free. Dining Enjoy tasty food & drink at any of our eateries and tasting rooms. Sponsorship Opportunities Entertainment Inquiries Artisan Inquiries Food Truck Inquiries Tag us (@peddlersvillage) in your photos on Instagram and Facebook! Happy strolling, dining, and shopping! Peddler’s Village regularly photographs events held on its property and periodically publishes these photographs on its website and social media channels. Media outlets might also take photographs and/or videos that will be broadcast publicly. It is possible the published photos or videos could include you and/or family members. Attendance at our events implies permission for us and other entities to include you in any photographs shared on any public platforms, digital or otherwise. If you object to appearing in any photographs, please email [email protected] before you attend an event. Thank you.