Neighbors making the season brighter · 2026
A familiar face. A thoughtful welcome. A little extra Christmas kindness. Choose a night and meet the businesses and organizations helping make it special.
These hosted evenings take place during FairGlow’s regular drive-through season. Regular admission applies unless a specific offer is listed below. Glow Walk and carriage rides are separate experiences.
Donate a toy. Enjoy the lights.December 3: bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more; Derek Zahm – State Farm covers your vehicle’s drive-through admission.Looking for a free-admission opportunity?December 12: the first 100 cars receive free admission, courtesy of Bleigh Ready Mix.Confirmed nights
More nights and host updates will be added here as they are confirmed. Save this page and share it with your people.
An opening-weekend welcome
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · Lights 5–9 PM
Lowe’s is joining us for FairGlow’s opening weekend. Gather your favorite people for a drive through the lights, and help us thank the team for being part of this new season.
Additional activities will be shared here once confirmed.
Thank you, Lowe’s, for helping our community begin a new Christmas tradition at the fairgrounds. We’re grateful to have your team be part of the welcome.
Give a toy. Share the glow.
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · Lights 5–9 PM
Bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more for Toys for Tots, and Derek Zahm – State Farm will cover your vehicle’s regular drive-through admission that evening. A gift for a child becomes an evening of Christmas lights for your family.
The toy-donation admission offer is available on December 3 only. Regular admission applies without a qualifying toy donation. Standard vehicle admission covers up to 8 passengers. Facebook RSVPs are not admission tickets.
Thank you, Derek Zahm – State Farm, for making this generous evening possible; Toys for Tots for helping bring Christmas joy to children; and 97.9 KICK FM for helping our community hear about the night. Together, your support gives families another meaningful way to share the season.
Meet the people behind the welcome
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · Lights 5–9 PM
The Quincy Recycle team will be greeting guests at FairGlow. Bring the family for a drive through the Christmas lights and a welcome from neighbors who are helping make the season possible.
Guest greetings are planned. Any additional activities will be added here when confirmed.
Thank you, Quincy Recycle, for supporting the lights and sharing your time with the families who come to enjoy them. We’re glad to have you with us.
A Christmas welcome from IAM Local 822 Quincy, IL members
Friday, December 11, 2026 · Lights 5–9 PM
Members of IAM Local 822 Quincy, IL will be greeting guests at FairGlow. Join us for an evening of Christmas lights, family time and a friendly welcome from our community.
Member greetings are planned. Any additional activities will be added here when confirmed.
Thank you to the members of IAM Local 822 Quincy, IL for giving your time to welcome families. Your participation brings a personal touch to an evening people can enjoy together.
First 100 cars receive free admission
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · Lights 5–9 PM
The first 100 cars will receive free admission, courtesy of Bleigh Ready Mix. It’s a generous way to help more families enjoy an evening together at the Christmas lights.
This offer is limited to the first 100 cars on December 12. Regular admission applies after the offer is filled. FairGlow opens at 5 PM; arrive early for your best chance to take part.
Thank you, Bleigh Ready Mix, for opening the way for 100 carloads of Christmas memories. Keep an eye out for the cement truck display as you make your way through the lights.
Before leaving home, check Tonight’s Status for weather or operating updates. See regular admission · Get directions.
Bring your people. Share the welcome.
Your team can help make families feel welcome from the moment they arrive. Greet cars, share candy canes, help provide admission for neighbors, or bring an idea that feels like you.
We’ll talk through the date and details together, then help families discover your night. It’s a chance to spend time with your team and give something meaningful to the community.
Let’s plan your nightFind a night that fits your family
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Our hosts and sponsors help make these evenings possible. Meet the neighbors behind the lights, and help us thank them.
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Toys for Tots
97.9 KICK FM