Grand Illumination Celebration
November 15 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrating the 24th Annual
Grand Illumination Celebration
The Village lights up on Friday, November 15! 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 19, 2025. 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.We have been working with local police to address guest safety measures. Portions of two key roads will be closed from approximately 5:30 to 6:30 p.m: (1) Street Road between Rt. 202 and Rt. 263 and (2) Rt. 263 between Carousel Drive and Street Road.
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 16 and on Sunday, November 17, and the Village is lit up in holiday splendor with a million colorful lights through early January 2025.
Holiday Kickoff Weekend
Shops are open until 10 p.m. on November 15th to kick off the holidays! Check off your holiday gift list with refreshments in each shop and something for everyone, November 15-17. Click here to find out more!
Extended Shopping Hours
Friday, November 15: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 16: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 17: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The Village’s extended holiday shopping hours begin on November 29 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 40th Annual Gingerbread Competition & Display. More than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories are on display from November 15 through January 19, 2025. Admission is free.
Dining
Enjoy tasty food & drink at any of our eateries and tasting rooms.
Holiday Giveaway
Peddler’s Village is gearing up for a festive holiday season! Beginning October 1, enter for a chance to win an overnight stay at the Golden Plough Inn plus breakfast for two at Buttonwood Grill, a value up to $350! Spend a magical evening in a Village illuminated by a million holiday lights. Sweepstakes closes on Monday, November 18. Click here to enter!
Presenting sponsor
2023 Grand Illumination Celebration
Revisit the 2023 show with Hosts Martin & Kelly and Emcee Joe Albert (Director of Festivals & Events) as they welcome in the holiday season with special performances from Holicong Middle School, BC Discoveries Dancers, The Grinch , and more magical guests! Are those jingle bells, I hear?
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 info@peddlersvillage.com before you attend an event. Thank you.