Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire!

Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is a festive, fun experience, and with Annville Inn only minutes away from the Renaissance Faire and Mt. Hope Winery, we are the ideal place to snuggle in for a relaxing stay and Rosalie’s highly rated gourmet breakfasts before you head out to the Faire!

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire awaits you on these dates:

• November 28 through November 30^th
• December 6 through December 7^th
• December 13 through December 14^th
• Don’t miss the “Full Moon Comedy Show” on November 15^th!
• And returning for everyone’s favorite: HOLIDAY DINNER THEATRE December 18, 19 and 20!

Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire features:

Get ready for a weekend of festive fun and fashion faux pas at the Ugly Sweater Weather Weekend at Yuletide! Embrace the charm of mismatched patterns, clashing colors, and holiday-themed knit nightmares as you are invited to don your ugliest, coziest, and most delightfully hideous sweaters. Take part in the contest and see if your sweater is ugly enough to win! Raid your closets, unleash your inner fashion rebel, and join the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire for an unforgettable Ugly Sweater Weather Weekend!

Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens and bring the timeless charm of Victorian Christmas to life at the ‘A Dickens of a Christmas’ Costume Contest! Immerse yourself in the elegance and nostalgia of the Dickensian era by donning your most exquisite period attire. From bonnets and top hats to cravats and petticoats, let the spirit of 19th-century London inspire your festive wardrobe. It’s a chance to revel in the spirit of the season with elegance and a touch of literary charm!

Channel your inner movie star at the festive big screen at the Holiday Movie Extravaganza Weekend! Unleash your alter ‘star of the silver screen’ and join the Renaissance Faire in celebrating the magic of the season by dressing up as your favorite holiday film character. From iconic Christmas classics to heartwarming modern favorites, now you can embody the spirit of Hollywood (or Bollywood!)  and spread some cinematic cheer. Help turn the Yuletide festival into a reel celebration of holiday movie magic. Lights, camera, costume action – it’s time to shine in the spotlight of their Holiday Movie Extravaganza!

Stop at the Shire! Open every weekend!

In the Shire, you’ll find over 60 merchants, all having a great time along with the Faire’s guests, actors and crews.  Be sure to mosey over to New Lunar Light, a popular Renaissance Faire merchant, just across from the tea house.   

Every Weekend of Yuletide!

Yuletide at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire “Happy Howlidays: Dog Costume Exhibition”

Get ready for a paw-fictively adorable event! Come see all the doggies!  They will be all dressed up for the Happy Howlidays Dog Costume Exhibition. Enjoy all breeds of furry friends as they strut their stuff in their cutest holiday costumes. From reindeer to elves, Santa to snowmen, the possibilities are endless. Bring your camera and capture the festive fun!  No doubt, doggie kisses will be dished out aplenty!

More Yuletide Fun!

Caroling Groups

Step into a winter wonderland and let the captivating voices of our carolers fill your heart with joy and warmth. These delightful troupes showcase a collection of beautiful holiday songs, both classic and contemporary, sure to leave audiences of all ages spellbound.

Yuletide Tales

In the spirit of the holiday season, a gathering of fantastical characters come together to present a captivating showcase of the greatest holiday stories ever told. Get ready to be whisked away on a journey of wonder, as these theatrical shows bring beloved tales to life in a magical and heartwarming experience for audiences of all ages. Settle in with Jack Frost, The Snow Queen, The Mouse King, and The Sugar Plum Fairy as they present “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and “The Nutcracker”.

Dickensian Tales

Join Charles Dickens and his band of characters as they transport you back to Victorian England to share their versions of his most famous ghostly holiday stories. These classic tales are sure to warm the coldest of hearts and will guarantee that no one leaves feeling like a humbug.

Storytime with Father Christmas

Step into a world of holiday enchantment as Father Christmas himself takes the stage to share some of his favorite holiday stories. This captivating endeavor invites children of all ages to gather ’round as Father Christmas shares timeless tales and heartwarming stories, spreading joy and holiday spirit to all who attend. “Story Time with Father Christmas” is the perfect way to ignite the festive spirit in children and adults alike. Join us for an unforgettable experience where storytelling and holiday magic come alive, spreading love, laughter, and the joy of the holidays throughout the audience.

Victorian Parlour Games

Join Daisy Grubb, our hostess with the mostest and Belle, Ebenezer Scrooge’s jilted love in the mansion for rousing Victorian Parlour games and splendid crafts for children young and old alike! Daisy and Belle will be delighted to bring their guests on a tour of the mansion, regale them with its exciting history, and perhaps share a holiday sweet or two!

Hob Nog: Tipsy Victorian Trivia

Hob Nog, yes, Nog with the Fezziwig’s. Join these beloved characters for the most delectable, silly, maybe slightly naughty history lesson! Grab a cup of eggnog and learn a fact or two about Yuletide traditions in jolly old Victorian England from Mr. And Mrs. Fezziwig. Test your knowledge and you might even win a prize!

Yuletide Beano with Father Christmas

Beano is Father Christmas’s favourite Holiday game. It was invented in the 1450’s in the collection of city-states we now call Italy. For those of you unfamiliar, it is the same as ‘Bingo’ but with different letters across the top and the tokens are kidney beans. Get five in a row and yell BEANO! Prizes given.

Tree Decorating with The Cratchit’s

Bob, Emily, and Tiny Tim Cratchit put their own spin on traditional tree trimming. Wacky hijinks ensue as these three beloved characters decorate the most unsuspecting of shrubberies. Who knows, you might get to join in on the merriment!

Shire Sing-Along!

Gather around the Mount Hope Shire Tree for a heartwarming celebration of the Holiday Season! Share your voices and spirits as we sing along to beloved Yuletide carols. A complimentary Song Book will be provided for your enjoyment and to take home as a gift of our appreciation.

Meet & Greets

Have you ever dreamt of coming face to face with Father Christmas, The Sugar Plum Fairy, Krampus, Belsnickel, the Snow Queen and Mouse King, or Jack Frost? Now is your chance! These fantastical characters will be available to meet and take photos throughout the day.

EVEN MORE YULETIDE FUN:  The Mansion is open for special tours.  Watch for next week’s Annville Inn Blog, which will highlight all the “goin’s on’s” at the Mansion!   Also, please check out the Ren Faire’s Website at:  www.parenfaire.com

Enjoy your stay here at Hershey’s Five Star Annville Inn, famous for

• Rosalie’s breakfasts and hospitality
• Our quiet country elegance
• Amazing views…

And more amenities than most inns: 

• Full sized in-ground swimming pool
• Six-person hot tub
• 20-seat movie theatre with Dolby 7.1 Surround just like at the “movies”
• Plant conservatory glassed in on all sides with a wood burning fireplace for winter
• Three acres of botanical gardens with over 600 roses and 10,000 bulbs. 
• Large game room with pool table
• Three dining areas for breakfast,
• Jacuzzis in Guest Rooms,
• Most rooms with private entrances and decks
• Fireplaces in all rooms
• King and queen beds throughout
• …and much more to enjoy at Annville Inn!