W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

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Holiday Market

NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2023

Stroll through each holiday decorated room of the Manor and complete your holiday shopping with handmade items from local artists and vendors.

TOURS AND SHOPPING

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 11a.m.-4 p.m.
SATURDAYS: NOV. 18, 25 DEC. 2, 9 AND 16
11a.m. to 4p.m.
$5.00 per person (admission is free for students and children age 5 and under and Manor House members).

Visit our festive holiday event which offers shopping and a walk through the majestic summer home of former cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. Docents will be on site to share the history of W.K.’s philanthropy and life at his former summer estate. End your trip with hot spiced tea. Event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids Day- Saturday, December 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During this special time the staff and volunteers have a treat in store for kids and parents! Parents, bring your children ages 4-12 to enjoy craft making, hot cocoa, a candy cane hunt, and more! No extra charge. While the kids are busy you can shop!

GENERAL SHOPPING TIMES

Holiday Market Shopping
FREE: Donations Appreciated

Self-guided Holiday tours and shopping are offered daily Monday- Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

OTHER HOLIDAY EVENTS

Sip and Shop
Wednesday, December 6 from 5:30-8:30 pm. Free
Cash wine and beer bar available.

We also offer holiday events throughout the season. See a complete list or our events on our calendar.

GROUP TOURS

 

Holiday Walk Group Tour & Lunch Packages

  • Group Tour | $10 per person
    Price includes Holiday Walk tour admission, Holiday Spiced Tea and assorted freshly baked cookies (10 person minimum).
  • Group Tour | Contact us for pricing.

To book a tour please fill out our Tour Form and a Manor House representative will reply within two business days.

All group tours will include a volunteer docent to provide historical information about W.K. Kellogg’s Life up to and through his time at the estate.

Groups should plan on 1.5 hours for tour and shopping.

BECOME A VENDOR

The W.K. Kellogg Manor House is proud to feature unique items for sale created by local artists and crafters during our Holiday Market Event. Vendors are chosen annually after completing an application and submitting photos of items they are interested in providing to our marketplace. The Manor House events office looks for vendors who offer one of a kind gifts, crafts made from sustainable products and quality craftsmanship.

APPLY TO BECOME A VENDOR

All applications must be received by July 31 to be considered for the upcoming season. You will receive a written response as to the decision made by August 15. Please fill the form below to be considered.

Holiday Walk Application

  • Please provide a brief description of the products you wish to sell. Attach a photo as an example of your pieces (KISS: Keep It Super Simple).
  • Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB, Max. files: 5.
    • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.
      By checking this you certify that you are the vendor as described in the applications and will only sell those items as described herein. If submitting as a business or a cooperative, you, as the submitter of this application and affidavits, have the requisite authority to do so. You understand and agree that the violation or falsification of any of the items of this affidavit will result in loss of permission to sell any products at the Holiday Walk & Market.

     

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