Classic Christmas
A celebration of the Christmas spirit you grew up loving, shared with the people who make it special.
Adams County Fairgrounds · Mendon, Illinois
Make room for
a little Christmas
magic.
Load up the family. Bring the dog.
Start a tradition.
Your people. A little extra Christmas magic.
Two more ways to make a memory.
Choose a special walk-through night or a private horse-drawn carriage ride. Each experience requires its own advance reservation.
A Christmas Light Stroll
at FairGlow
Wear the glow.
Walk the lights.
Bundle up, bring your favorite people, and experience FairGlow on foot for a special night among the lights.
Proposed dateMonday, December 7, 2026
Event hours · Central5–9 PM · Last arrival 8 PM
A complimentary glow bag with each paid admission.
Advance registration required.
Register for Glow WalkEvent details & registration at GlowWalk.Christmas
A separate walk-through event with its own admission, parking and arrival details. See the Glow Walk event page before your visit.
A private carriage ride at FairGlow
Your carriage.
Your Christmas memory.
Bundle up, settle in with your favorite people, and see FairGlow’s lights from a horse-drawn carriage reserved just for your group.
- A private ride, togetherOne carriage for your party.
- Display admission & priority entry includedEnjoy the light display as part of your carriage ride.
- Selected 2026 eveningsChoose your night and reserved departure.
Advance reservations required.
Reserve your carriageDates, pricing & reservations at CarriageRides.Christmas
Carriage rides by Rose Carriage Service. Review seating limits, availability, boarding directions and booking terms on the reservation site. A separate visit in your own vehicle requires separate admission.
The lights are only
the beginning.
It’s the laughter. The wide eyes.
The memories you bring home.
Where Christmas comes to light
A little wonder goes a long way
Color everywhere. Wonder around every turn.
An evening together at the Adams County Fairgrounds. No rushing from place to place. Just you, your favorite people and the glow.
Color everywhere
Bold jewel-tone lights fill the road, reflect across the windows and surround every car in celebration.
Warm inside the car
Your people, your favorite holiday music and all the magic—enjoyed together from your own cozy seat.
First-year magic
Be there for FairGlow’s inaugural season and help begin a new western Illinois holiday tradition.
Your Christmas night, made easy
Everything you need before you glow.
01
Choose your night
Open Thursday–Sunday, plus New Year’s Eve, throughout the season.
Dates & hours 02Pay at the booth
Regular drive-through nights need no reservation. Admission starts at $12 per vehicle.
Admission details 03Find FairGlow
See the entrance, one-way display route and exit back to the highway.
Get directions 04Know before you glow
Headlights, radio, vehicle rules, pets and everything else to know.
Visitor guideMake room for a little magic
Five weeks of Christmas nights.
FairGlow opens Friday, November 27, then welcomes families Thursday through Sunday until December 31.
View the full 2026 scheduleOpening weekendFriday, Nov. 27 · Saturday, Nov. 28 · Sunday, Nov. 29
December 3–6Thursday · Friday · Saturday · Sunday
December 10–13Thursday · Friday · Saturday · Sunday
December 17–20Thursday · Friday · Saturday · Sunday
Christmas weekThursday, Dec. 24 · Friday, Dec. 25 · Saturday, Dec. 26 · Sunday, Dec. 27
New Year’s EveThursday, Dec. 31
Regular drive-through nights
Admission is per vehicle.
Bring the whole family—even the four-legged one.
Standard vehicle
Cars, SUVs and minivans · up to 8 passengers
Most familiesLarge passenger vehicle
9–15 passengers, including limousines
Small bus
Maximum 15 passengers
Pay at the ticket booth · Cash, cards, contactless payments, Venmo and Cash App accepted
Kids in pajamas. Dog in the back seat. Christmas on the radio.
Every tradition has a first night.
Make this yours.