ODNR Ohio State Parks
 
Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Alum Creek
 
When Nightly, November 21 through December 30, 2008
Where Alum Creek Marina on Hollenback Road in Delaware, Ohio (just North of Polaris)
Directions Take I-71 to Polaris Parkway Exit • Go west on Polaris Parkway past mall to South Old State Road • Turn north and follow South Old State Road for 4 miles to the Alum Creek State Park Marina • Watch for signs to the marina • The entrance is on Hollenback Road
Background "Holiday Fantasy of Lights" is a two-mile scenic light extravaganza - the only one in the area • It features over a million lights and more than 130 holiday themed light displays including some with animation, a gigantic American flag, and much more!
Highlights Visitors can also visit with Santa at the Marina Boat House that has been turned into Santa’s Gift Shop • St. Nick himself will be there to take pictures with the kids • All are invited to warm up with free cookies and hot chocolate
Cost Cars will be $10.00 Monday through Thursday and $15.00 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 18 • After December 18th the price will be $15.00 everyday •  Since there is no per person charge,this makes the “Alum Creek Fantasy of Lights” a very affordable family activity • Pictures with Santa are only $5 per picture
Hours Sunday - Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Friday and Saturday 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Benefits All proceeds from the photos along with a portion of the gate admission benefit Recreation Unlimited • Each year, Recreation Unlimited serves thousands of youth and adults with physical and mental disabilities through its programs and services including its well known Summer Camp
Information Contact Steve Cross at 740-369-2900 before the show begins or 740-548-6056 during show times! Visit the seasonal event that promises to lure even Scrooge into the holiday spirit!
 

News Release

The “Alum Creek Fantasy of Lights” returns for its 9th year as the only drive-through Christmas Light Extravaganza in the area. Opening on November 21st and running through December 30th this display of over one million lights on Hollenback Road promises to be another banner year!

This year, holiday seeker’s can expect to see over 130 displays including some with animation. “It is a combination of beautiful works of art in lights, giant twinkling sculptures, brilliant tunnels, cascading arches, and unbelievable animated themed areas…truly a spectacular “Fantasy of Lights,” says Mike Howard, President of Midwest Display, Inc., producer of many of the displays.

Over the past decade many cities across the country have focused their Holiday celebrations on drive through Christmas Displays. Some of which have grown to attract crowds in the hundreds of thousands, like Oglebay, West Virginia. “We are confident that this holiday attraction will be one that will just keep on growing. People are always looking for things to do over the holidays and this offers families the opportunity to stay in the comfort of their cars as they drive down to the Marina,” says Steve Cross, owner and producer of the “Alum Creek Fantasy of Lights.”

Once visitors reach the Marina they can get out and stretch, munch on free cookies and warm up with hot chocolate while their little ones visit with Santa. The Marina shop which is transformed in true holiday fashion offers many unique gift items and photos with Santa. All proceeds from the photos along with a portion of the gate benefits Recreation Unlimited.

Raising money for this local worthwhile charity, along with getting people to see our beautiful marina was the motivation behind starting this event, commented Cross. The price for cars will be $10 Monday through Thursday and $15 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 18th. After December 18th the price fars will be $15 everyday.  Since there is no per person charge this makes the “Alum Creek Fantasy of Lights” a very affordable family activity. Even the pictures with Santa at $5 per picture (not per person) are the cheapest price around!

So load up the car or invite the neighbors along and come early or on weekdays for a drive you won’t soon forget, says Cross. Obviously, the number of cars gets larger and the price is higher on weekdays the closer it gets to Christmas.  Weekends are always busy!  For more information, directions, or sponsorship opportunities call Steve Cross at 740-369-2900 before the show begins or 740-548-6056 during show times!

Contact: Steve Cross
Alum Creek Marina
(740) 369-2900
scross@alumcreek.com