Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management
Schedule
Sat Dec 06 2025 at 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Allerton Park and Retreat Center | Monticello, IL
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Shop, eat, drink — and be merry! — at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion!Stroll through the decorated Mansion as you shop for unique gifts from selected artisans and businesses and sip on a beverage from the Solarium Bar. Be sure to make reservations* in advance to dine in the Mansion’s Carriage House at noon, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. Showcase attendees can also purchase food on their own from the Greenhouse Café (a short walk/drive from the Mansion), which will serve a limited menu.
Take a ride in our winter wonderland with Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank (rides every 15 minutes between 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; additional cost and registration required at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/carriage-rides/).
Musicians LeeAnn Capace and Judy Deverell will help set the festive mood with a violin-piano duo performing traditional holiday music from 12 to 3 p.m.
Starting at 5 p.m., venture outside before or after shopping and enjoy a stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW.
$10/person (12 & under free). Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/showcasesaturday2025/. Registration begins on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Tickets will also be available upon arrival.
$35/person with Luncheon (5 & under free). Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/showcasesaturday2025/. Registration will close Nov. 21 or when capacity is reached.
All sales are final.
*Seating will be assigned. If you have seating requests or dietary restrictions, contact Kirstin at [email protected] by Friday, Nov. 21. (Tickets purchased together will automatically be seated together.)
Complete your visit with an overnight stay in the Mansion or one of our guesthouses. View rooms and make a reservation online at https://allerton.illinois.edu/lodging/ or by calling 217-333-3287.
The Showcase is also taking place Friday, Dec. 5 (5-9 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.).
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Kirstin at [email protected].
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
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Where is it happening?
Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856-8280, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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