Christmas In The Country
When 
* Fri., Nov. 23 (5-10pm), 2012
* Sat., Nov. 24th (2-10pm)
* Sun., Nov. 25th (2-7pm)
Admission: Adults $8.00, kids $3.00, under 5 years FREE!
Promotional Material
See 2012 Press Release
What Is It About?
Come out to this enchanting event, featuring thousands of lights and hundreds of candle lanterns in a natural park setting. Stroll through the grounds and enjoy the various activities in each building.
Decorate your own gingerbread cookie, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, visit Santa in his very own igloo, make your own candle lantern, visit the historical section, enjoy a cup of hot apple cider, take a short trip to the North Pole, and so much more!
When you get hungry, wander on over to the Christmas Café and enjoy a hearty bowl of chili. While there, write your letter to Santa and post it for mailing. Afterwards, take a ride on the Christmas train!
Please dress for the weather as much of this event is outdoors.
Location:
Sulphur Spring Conservation Area (formerly known as the Headquarters Conservation Area), is located off of Grey County Road #10, between Neustadt and Hanover (please see map). The park itself is located on Grey Road #28.
From Durham take County Rd. #4 west to Hanover. Turn left at the Canadian Tire store and proceed until the end of the road; turn right - follow the signs.
From Clifford (Hwy #9), take County Rd. #10 north through Neustadt and follow the signs to the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area.
Participants and Sponsors:
It takes many people and generous sponsors to host an event of this size. We would like to recognize
and thank the following individuals. They provide the character and charm that has become a part of this festive occasion!
Participating Groups and Organizations
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors (cash and in-kind), as well as our amazing Volunteers
Organizations, Businesses
- Ontario Power Generation
- Scotia Bank
- Grant's Your Independent Grocer, Hanover
- The Post, Hanover
- McDonald's Restaurant (Hanover) (coupons)
- J & J Sandblasting, Hanover (the Kuntz family)
- Hanover Chrysler
- CKNX Radio, Wingham
- Royal Lepage, Hanover (sponsor advertising card)
- Whitehead Financial Services, Hanover
- Ground Effects, Hanover
- Genivar, Owen Sound
- Robert's Farm Equipment, Chesley
- Coffee Culture, Hanover
- Hanover Home Hardware
- Walmart
- Caldecott Millwright Services, Inc., Hanover
- AgVise Crop Advisory, Ripley
- Weiler's Cleaning Service, Walkerton
- Tender Pizza, Hanover (coupons)
- Bentinck Packers, Hanover (coupons)
Volunteers
- The Martin family
- Marianne Kroetsch
- Jack MacLeod and Family
- John Kuntz & Family
- Monika and Bob Zettel
- Lin & Jim Fleming
- Nancy Gilroy Family
- Marian Wersch
-
West Grey Fire and Police Departments
- Jim Penner
- Allan Kempert
- John and Joan Grubb
- Catherine Dickison
- Sam Fraser
- Gary Thomas
- Robert McClean
- BarryCooper
- Jim Potts
- Steve Mackie
- Leena Kuntz
- Johanna Hardy
- The Wood Family
- Ed and Betty Moric
- The Hooper Family
- Lucy Luyten
- Pam McKnight
- Emily Edwards
- Shelly & Trish Voisin
- Logan Droefki
- Heather O'Donnell
- South Grey Hunters
- Adam Urbanek
- The Henkusens's Family
- Henry Simpson
- Nancy Griffin / Barb Harrison
- Elaine Bohnert
- Bryce Johnston
- Kyle Dickert
- Marlene and Dave McCallum
- Ruby and Dennis McCracken
- Ron McGhee
- Red and Barb McCausland
- and many, many other dedicated volunteers!!
