Enjoy Christmas at the Homestead at Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
By Tyler Morgan
Are you looking for a fun, affordable way to celebrate the Christmas season? How about Christmas at the Homestead and Holiday Market at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum? The Utah Shakespeare Festival and the popular state park are once again partnering to provide a Christmas celebration for area residents and visitors.
Christmas at the Homestead will take place Dec. 3–7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the park. Admission is $5 per family. The Holiday Market will add to the celebration Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the market Dec. 7 is included in the Christmas at the Homestead admission price. On Dec. 8, the cost is only $1 per person.
“Christmas at the Homestead gives us a chance to highlight our local history, give something back to the community, and offer an exceptional shopping experience during the Holiday Market,” said park manager Todd Prince.
The celebration will feature lighting design by Benjamin Hohman as well as a Santa impersonator, various specialty Christmas trees, and free hot chocolate, popcorn, and other surprises. In addition, each evening live entertainment will be featured at 6 and 7 p.m., and hands-on crafts will be available from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The schedule is as follows:
—Dec. 3: Mountain Top Sound; Christmas cord and printing press Christmas cards.
—Dec. 4: The Griffin Family; Snowflake ornaments and Christmas tree cards.
—Dec. 5: Suzuki Strings; Bow tie noodle wreaths and Holly Berry ornament.
—Dec. 6: Entertainment TBA; rag dolls and paint chip trees.
—Dec. 7: Bell Choir; candle dipping and snowman bookmarks.
This schedule is subject to change. Visit frontierhomestead.org/christmas-at-the-homestead for the latest information.
To cap it all off, the Holiday Market Dec. 7 and 8 will offer visitors an opportunity to recapture the sights, sounds, and ambiance of a pioneer Christmas market, providing a truly unique holiday shopping experience. Visitors can browse the work of over 30 artists and craftsmen and purchase handcrafted gifts, including exquisite photos and glasswork, historical reproductions, whimsical jewelry, seasonal treats, woodwork, and much more.
Adding to the ambiance of the market Dec. 8 will be free hot chocolate, a Santa impersonator, and A Brass Duet at 9:30 a.m., the Washburn Family Band at 10:30 a.m., Mountain Top Sound at 11:30 a.m., Julie Griffin Family at 12:30 p.m., and the Southern Utah String Quartet at 1:30 p.m.
Walking through the various museum structures throughout the week, visitors will get a feeling of yesteryear. Each building will be decorated with a themed tree and other decorations. Roving musicians will entertain holiday revelers as they walk among the various buildings.
“This is a great opportunity for individuals and families to benefit from an affordable and entertaining holiday experience,” said Prince.
The park is located at 635 N. Main St. in Cedar City. For the latest information and details, visit frontierhomestead.org.
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