Visit Donner And Blitzen This Holiday Season At Kentucky's Very Own Reindeer Farm
Sarah McCosham
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The holidays are a magical time of year in Kentucky, and we have everything from Christmas towns and trains to amazing light displays and festivals. But there’s one event that takes the holiday spirit to another level entirely, inviting Santa’s very own reindeer to the party! The Reindeer Farm in Kentucky is easily the most unique holiday attraction in the state, and sure to become your new favorite festive tradition!
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Take a look at this Reindeer Farm promo video by @thereindeerfarm6527 and make this one of your new Kentucky Christmas traditions:
The Reindeer Farm in Kentucky opens for the season on Nov. 17, 2023, through Dec. 23, 2023, and you can purchase either a day pass or a Reindeer Encounter + Day Pass ticket in advance through The Reindeer Farm website (kids 2 and under are free). In addition to the reindeer, families can expect games and activities, photo ops, a fire pit, and lots of holiday fun! Learn more and plan your visit to Kentucky’s only reindeer farm by visiting The Reindeer Farm’s website and checking The Reindeer Farm’s Facebook page for updates.
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Christmas In Kentucky
What are some of the best Christmas attractions in Kentucky?
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year in the state. Aside from visiting The Reindeer Farm, here are some of the best Christmas attractions in Kentucky:
- Lights Under Louisville in Louisville, KY. This event allows you to drive through lights in the MEGA Cavern.
- Southern Lights in Lexington, KY is held at the famous horse park.
- Winter Nights & River Lights is a holiday lights event that spans a bridge between Kentucky and Ohio.
- Light Up The Fair in Burlington, KY is a magical 2-mile drive-thru display with over 1 million lights.
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What are some Christmas traditions in Kentucky?
Each state celebrates the holidays in its own way. Here are some of the traditions that Kentucky celebrates:
- Take a drive through the MEGA Caverns of Lexington all decked out in lights.
- People love to eat fruit cake with a bit of Bourbon. After all, the state is famous for Bourbon, right?
- In the state’s rural communities, like those in Appalachia, children write letters to Santa. However, instead of mailing them to the North Pole, the letters get tossed into a fireplace.
- Traditional desserts include fudge, applesauce cake, a variety of pies, fruit cake, and divinity candy. I don’t know about you, but all of that sounds delicious to me!