2017 Issue 6 Nov/Dec - Focus Mid-South Magazine
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Starry Nights is the largest holiday light show and festival in the <strong>Mid</strong>-<strong>South</strong>.<br />
It’s also the longest running celebration at Shelby Farms Park. The magic of<br />
the holidays is brought to life through the drive-through display of twinkling<br />
holiday light displays, cozy campfires and visits with Santa.<br />
DATES:<br />
<strong>Nov</strong>ember 24 through <strong>Dec</strong>ember 29<br />
Closed <strong>Nov</strong>ember 27<br />
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day nights.<br />
TIMES:<br />
Sunday - Thursday - 6p-9p<br />
Friday + Saturday - 6p-10p<br />
PRICES:<br />
$20 per car | $50 per large van and limo<br />
$150 per charter bus or school bus<br />
Pre-purchase tickets at Lake’s Edge Gift Shop<br />
or in advance at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will<br />
be available at the ticket booth on show nights..<br />
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA<br />
Bring your children to experience the magic<br />
of the holidays at Shelby Farms Park and enjoy<br />
private breakfast with Santa!<br />
Saturday, <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2 | 9a-11a<br />
First Tennessee Foundation Visitor Center<br />
STARRY 4K FUN RUN/WALK<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember 30<br />
See Starry Nights at the speed of light as you race<br />
through the show! This family-friendly fun run is the<br />
last chance to experience Starry Nights in <strong>2017</strong>, so<br />
don’t miss out!<br />
Starry 4k Fun Run + Walk: <strong>Dec</strong>ember 30 | 6p<br />
Registration now open,<br />
For registration and more information<br />
starry4k.racesonline.com<br />
ENTRANCES TO THE EVENT:<br />
If you have pre-purchased your tickets, enter<br />
through Gate 10 off of Mullins Station Road.<br />
If you need to purchase tickets, enter through<br />
the Main Gate off Farm Road.<br />
Participants receive a $5 discount per car on<br />
tickets purchased at the gate on:<br />
<strong>Nov</strong>ember 30: Tacky Holiday Sweater Night<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember 7: <strong>Dec</strong>orate Your Car +<br />
Park Member Night<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember 14: Scout Night<br />
SPECIAL NIGHTS<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember 4: Run | Walk | Bike Night<br />
(closed to cars) - $5 per person<br />
Hyde Lake Wheel House will be open<br />
for bike rentals.<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember 11: Walkin’ + Woofin’ Night<br />
(closed to cars) - $5 per person<br />
Sponsored by Memphis Veterinary Specialists<br />
Hyde Lake Wheel House will be open<br />
for bike rentals.<br />
CARRIAGE RIDES + HAY RIDES<br />
Enjoy Starry Nights on a horse-drawn carriage<br />
or hay ride! For prices and reservations, visit<br />
starrycarriagerides.com or call 901.522.2862<br />
MISTLETOE VILLAGE<br />
Mistletoe Village is in a new location at the First<br />
Tennessee Foundation Visitor Center! Mistletoe<br />
Village is open nightly during Starry Nights.<br />
Sunday - Thursday 6p-9p<br />
Friday + Saturday 6p-10p<br />
Saturday + Sunday daytime hours 12p-4p<br />
Enjoy hot chocolate and roast s’mores<br />
Holiday Food Court with local food trucks<br />
Check out Santa’s Workshop for visits and photos<br />
with Santa. Santa will be in his workshop nightly<br />
through <strong>Dec</strong>ember 23 before he heads back to the<br />
North Pole.<br />
The Lake’s Edge Gift Shop is open each night.<br />
Find the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for<br />
everyone on your list<br />
The Artisan Front Porch features local crafters with<br />
holiday gifts<br />
Enjoy live holiday music with carolers, area school<br />
choirs and other local performers on the Plaza and<br />
Event Stage<br />
Starry Petting Zoo - $3 per person<br />
Pony Ride - $5 per person<br />
Camel Rides - $5 per person<br />
Joyful Noise/ NOV+DEC <strong>2017</strong> / focusmidsouth.com / Page 53
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