Santa's Coming! Craft Fair Holiday Market
Visitors can browse handcrafted gifts and unique holiday items from local craft vendors while enjoying live music and delicious food. Families can hop on a tractor hayride alongside Santa and snap their own festive photos with him afterward. Additional entertainment includes visiting the farm zoo animals, face painting, and pony rides.
What to Expect
Free holiday craft market featuring tractor hayrides with Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Bates Nut Farm
Food & Drink
Food is available both days.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission and parking are free. The tractor hayride is free. Pony rides cost $14 a ride; face painting prices vary by design. Bates Farm Zoo Animals are free.
- Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm; Santa photos 12:30pm–2:30pm; live music 12-3pm.
- Parking: Parking is free.
Tips & Advice
- Bring your camera and arrive during the 12:30–2:30 p.m. Santa-photo window, which is offered on both days.
- Take advantage of free admission and parking, and use the savings for optional activities such as pony rides or face painting.
- Check the pony-ride limit before lining up: rides cost $14 each and are restricted to children weighing 80 pounds or less.
- Budget separately for face painting, since its price varies by design; ask about the cost before choosing one.
- Wear comfortable shoes for strolling through the craft fair and moving between the market and activity areas.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is free.
- Santa is available for photos on both days.
- Pony rides cost extra.
- Face painting costs extra; prices vary by design.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do at the holiday market?
Browse handcrafted goods, enjoy food and live music, take a tractor hayride with Santa, visit the farm zoo animals, and try face painting or pony rides.
Is food available at the event?
Food is available both days.
Can I apply to be a vendor?
Yes. Bates Nut Farm provides a Craft Fair Application for prospective vendors.
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