Bison Ranch & Retreats
Country Christmas Festival
Live music. Photo ops with Santa. Ranch rides at sundown. A holiday festival built on the working land of the ranch.
The kind of Christmas event you bring your boots to.
The Vision
A Country Christmas.
The Whole Family.
Five hours of live music, Santa and his family, ranch rides through the property at sunset, animal encounters, holiday crafts, carnival games, and plenty of photo opportunities. Built on the working land of Bison Ranch and open to everyone in Decatur and beyond.
The Details
Dec. 12, 2026
Date
3 - 8 pm
Hours
From $10 | Family $90
Tickets
Bison Ranch & Retreats
Location
The DAY
From Daylight to Glow.
3:00 pm
Gates open · Free hayrides begin
3:30 pm
Santa Window One opens
4:30 pm
Live band on the Christmas Main Stage
5:00 pm
Sunset · Fire pits light · Santa Window Two opens
5:30 pm
Holiday Hay Bale Giveaway · Live drawing
6:00 pm
Headliner band on the Christmas Main Stage
6:45 pm
Santa Window Three opens · Last hay ride boarding
8:00 pm
Community sing-along
The DAY
From Daylight to Glow.
zone 1
Christmas Main Stage
Live country and holiday music throughout the afternoon and into the evening glow. Tiered seating: heated igloos closest to the stage, reserved bistro tables, rented folding chairs, and an open lawn. The Holiday Hay Bale Giveaway. A community sing-along to close the night.
zone 2
Santa's Sleigh Shop
Free hayrides on tractor-drawn wagons running continuously. Premium ride upgrades include family cart loops, ranch adventures across the property, and the Signature Sunset Truck at golden hour.
zone 3
Santa's Stables
Animal encounters across the ranch. A petting zoo. Plenty of photo opportunities for all ages.
zone 4
Santa's Workshop
Holiday games and crafts for every age. Giant inflatable attractions. The hay bale playground. A snow globe photo station. Holiday cornhole. Guided arts and crafts. The workshop where Christmas gets made.
zone 5
Santa's Village & The Chimney
Where Santa lives. Meet Santa in Western attire during three scheduled photo windows. Food trucks. Holiday vendor market. Hot cocoa and cider stations. Fire pits and warming benches. Open all day, even when Santa is on break.
Santa's Schedule
When to Meet Santa and his Family.
3:30 pm
Window One · Afternoon arrival · Daylight family photos
5:00 pm
Window Two · Golden hour · Sunset photos · Peak lighting
6:45 pm
Window Three · Evening glow · Final call · Lit village
Main Stage Seating
Pick your Spot.
Tier 1
Igloos
12 private climate-controlled igloos closest to stage · Seats 6 with chairs and table inside
Tier 2
Bistro Tables
Reserved tables for 2 or 4 · Date-night setup
Tier 3
Our Folding Chairs
Day-of pickup · $15 per chair
Tier 4
BYOC Lawn
Free with General Admission · Bring your own chair or blanket
TICKETS
Book Your Way In.
Tier 1
General Admission
Adult $20 · Kids 5–12 $10 · Under 5 Free
Your way into the festival. Entry to all five Christmas zones for the full five-hour event. Free hayrides on tractor-drawn wagons running continuously throughout the afternoon and evening. Walk-up access to Santa's Chimney. Animal encounters at Santa's Stables. Open lawn seating at the Christmas Main Stage with your own chair or blanket. Entry into the Holiday Hay Bale Giveaway drawing. Premium seating upgrades, ride add-ons, and parking upgrades available at checkout.
Tier 2
Family Bundle
$90 — 2 adults + up to 3 kids
The smartest way to bring the whole family. Two adult General Admission tickets plus up to three kids tickets in one bundle. Everything included in General Admission for every member of your family. Built for families who want one easy ticket and one walk-in moment together.
Tier 3
VIP Experience
$120 per person · Individual or couple purchase
The elevated festival experience for individuals or couples. Reserved Main Stage seating in the VIP section. A welcome cocktail or hot cider on arrival. Catered hors d'oeuvres served throughout the evening. A skip-the-line wristband for Santa's Sleigh Shop rides and Santa photos. One Signature Sunset Truck ride pass for the premium ride at golden hour. A County Christmas swag bag with a curated set of holiday keepsakes. Access to a heated VIP tent with private fire pits. Premium parking close to the entrance.
Tier 4
VIP Group Experience · Igloo Reservation
$500 per igloo · Fits 6 guests
The most exclusive way to experience the County Christmas Festival. Reserve a private climate-controlled igloo closest to the Main Stage with the best sightlines of the night. Each igloo seats six guests around a private table. Every guest in your igloo receives all VIP Experience benefits: welcome cocktail, catered hors d'oeuvres, skip-the-line wristbands, Signature Sunset Truck ride pass, swag bag, plus one carnival game pass per guest at Santa's Workshop. Premium valet parking included. Only twelve igloos available, so reserve yours today.
Be Part of the the Festival.
Food trucks, holiday market vendors, ride fleet partners, Santa's Chimney sponsors, igloo sponsors, and zone underwriters are being secured now. Submit an inquiry to receive the full vendor and sponsor package.