Make reservations for 26th Annual Christmas Fantasy


26th Annual Christmas Fantasy ... The theme of the 26th Annual Veterans Memorial Hospital Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy is “a Christmas To Remember.” The Fantasy will be held November 10-13 at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. Reservations are now being taken for the popular Saturday and Monday Christmas Fantasy Luncheons sponsored by the Allamakee County Cattlemen’s Association. The luncheons, pictured above, include a delicious meal served among the trees, plus entertainment and ample time to view all of the breathtaking decorations. Submitted photo.

Reservations are being taken now for the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s 26th  Annual Christmas Fantasy to be held Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 10, 11, 12 and 13 at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. The theme for this year’s event will be “A Christmas To Remember.”

Reservations are now being taken for the popular Saturday and Monday Noon luncheons and the Saturday evening Wine, Cheese and Dessert Event.

The luncheons are sponsored by the Allamakee County Cattlemen’s Association and will be held Saturday, November 11 at Noon, and again Monday, November 13 at Noon. A full meal will be served plus entertainment will be provided at both events. All guests will have ample time to view all of the displays.

Reservations can be made by calling 563-568-6262.

The Saturday evening Wine, Cheese and Dessert event will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday evening, November 11. This year the event will be sponsored by the Eagle’s Landing Winery of Marquette, and the Empty Nest Winery of Waukon.  They will both be serving a variety of their finest wines and entertainment will be provided that evening. Reservations can be made for this event by calling 563-568-4177.

This year’s Christmas Fantasy event will have a huge number of decorated trees on display. Many items will also be available on silent auction for a great Christmas shopping opportunity. These items will include centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, beautiful wreaths, swags, chairs, quilts, toys, mini-trees, crafted items, wall hangings and other decorative items.

The Friday evening “Tingle ‘N Mingle” happy hour will be held November 10 from 5-8 p.m. and is sponsored by Four County Ag Service and Four County Crop Service in Postville. This annual Friday night happy hour event will be hosted by B.E. Catered, Jim and Charlene Baxter and Mary Engrav. This is a special opportunity to meet socially with friends and co-workers after work. Many tables of hearty hors d’oeuvres, plus desserts, candies and spirits will be served among the trees. Special holiday entertainment will also be provided. Tickets can be purchased now at Veterans Memorial Hospital or at local banks. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

Christmas Fantasy will be open to the public Saturday, November 11 from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and again Monday, November 13 from 2-7 p.m.  Sunday’s event will be sponsored by Thrivent Financial and will also offer photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Katie Hennessy of Cote’Color Photography.

The “A Christmas to Remember” Christmas Fantasy 2017 is planned and sponsored by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation.

For more information, call Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation member Erin Berns at 563-568-3411.