The Christmas Festival is also proud to offer special activities in addition to the Drive Thru Displays. We encourage guests to view the Castle Calendar when planning a visit. Special event evenings are a wonderful way to experience the Christmas Festival. Take a train ride through the Castle Village, bundle up with loved ones during an old-fashioned hayride, or ride the Christmas ponies (weather permitting). Guests may also take a journey on Cletus the Camel. The Castle Hayrides will operate through New Year's Eve*
Rudolph's Cafe
Beverage Options
Cappuccino or Cocoa $2.00
20 oz soda $3.00
Coffee $1.00
Beer $6.00
Bottled Water $2.00
Cocktails $7.00
Wine $6.00
Mead $8.00
*Post Christmas, the Cafe offers a menu limited to beverages only.
Christmas Train- Nov 26-Dec 25th
$10 Per Person - All Ages Welcome Take a jolly tour through the Village of Castleton to see displays that are exclusive to the Train & Hayride route.
Castle Holiday Hayride
Nov 25 - Dec 25th $5 Per Person (under 1 yrs - free) Bundle up with a cocoa from the Cafe and hop aboard for an old fashioned hayride.
Cletus the Camel
Nov 25 -Dec 25th $8 Per Person - All Ages Welcome take a stroll around the Village Center on Cletus the Camel Cletus will be here on weekends throughout the holiday season. Please verify on the Castle's Calendar when planning a trip
Christmas Ponies
Nov 25 - Dec 25th $10 Per Person Take a stroll on the cutest lil' ponies around!
Visit the Great Hall of the Castle!
Starting Dec 15th, the inside will be open every day until New Year's.
Holiday Merchants
Stop in for some holiday shopping and pick up something unique for yourself or a loved one! Get Fireworks for New Year’s Eve celebrations from December 15th-December 31st. We are always adding new merchants so check back often!!
Rudolph's Cafe
Join us in the Cafe for a light supper or snack, hot chocolate and treats, and great company! Sit and enjoy while holiday movies for the whole family play. Open November 25th - December 25th. 5:30-10pm
Santa Claus
Santa Claus will be here each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Each Santa is here as a volunteer, so we recommend viewing the Castleton Calendar to verify which activities are available on the evening of your planned visit.
2022 Merchants
Stuff it Up - Adopt a Fluff Pet
Classic Kettle Corn & Nuts
Signature Horror Movie Memorabilia
The Castleton Gift Shoppe
The Garden Room Of Lights - Holiday Decor
As You Wish Buttons (aka- Signature Horror Movie)
Memorabilia
Castleton Knife Shoppe
Chimes-A-Lot - Wind chimes and bells
Trixies Treats
Krampus in Castleton
Think coal in your stocking is the scariest thing about the holidays? Visit the Castle's holiday haunt, Sandy Claws! Add some fright to your jingle each weekend throughout the Christmas Festival Season.