Thanksgiving Buffet & Annual Snowy Christmas at Rawhide

UPDATE: RESERVATIONS FOR THE THANKSGIVING BUFFET ARE SOLD OUT, THEY WILL STILL ACCEPT WALK-IN’S ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS.

DATE:

November 28th, 2019

Buffet seating times starting at 11:00am with the last seating time at 5:30pm.

Reservations are required for the Thanksgiving Buffet: 480-502-5600 or email Reso@Rawhide.com.

BUFFET PRICING:

Adults: $28.95 Per Person

Children 4-12: $9.95 Per Person

The Rawhide Western Town Opens at 10:30am, Admission is FREE!

Join Rawhide in kicking off the holiday season at Rawhide Western Town. Starting Thanksgiving and running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 22. 

All of the Rawhide attractions and retail stores will be open. See the Arizona Rough Riders in their Cowboy Stunt Shows at the Six Gun Theater. Buy your show ticket at the General Store.

In addition to the Thanksgiving Buffet in the Steakhouse, there will be other food options available in the western town. 

BUFFET MENU:

Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib w/ Au Jus

Bourbon & Maple Roasted Turkey Breast

Open Fire Grilled Top Sirloin Medallions

Blackened Cajun Chicken

Honey Roasted Bone-in Ham

Cranberry Sauce

Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Slow Simmered Classic Pan Gravy

Spiced Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

Roasted Garlic & Herb Vegetables

Candied Baby Carrots

House made Green Bean Casserole

Salad Bar

Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque

Wild Mushroom & Bacon Cream

Chicken Dumpling Chowder

Kids’ Corner

Homestyle Chicken Tenders

Homestyle Mac & Cheese

Crispy French Fries

Desserts

Homestyle Pumpkin, Dutch Apple, & Sweet Potato Pie

Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies & Lemon Bars

Seasonal Bakeshop Cookies

Ice Cream Sundae Station

Thanksgiving Facts, Did you know? 

• Mashed Potatoes were not part of the first Thanksgiving, since Irish Immigrants had not brought them to the Americas yet.
• The Pumpkin Pie we know today is based on a 1653 French Recipe, and wasn't part of the feast either.

After the buffet, stay and enjoy Rawhide Western Town's Seventh Annual Rawhide Snowy Christmas.

Rawhide will feature Christmas Season festivities every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night,  November 28th through December 22nd, 2019 from 5pm to 10pm and admission is FREE!

Santa will be available for photos after the official tree lighting ceremony. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa at Rawhide’s Post Office (every child who sends Santa a letter will hear back from Santa). 

Christmas at Schnepf Farms - 2 for 1 Discount Days

Schnepf Farms running a 2 for 1 admission deal through December 6th to their Christmas at Schnepf Farms event.

This year Schnepf Farms has teamed with World of Illumination, the drive-thru light show (previously called Illumination Symphony of Light) to create it's 1st annual Christmas at Schnepf Farms event.

Included in Admission : cookie decorating, hay ride to feed reindeer, pinecone decorating, short 4D Christmas movie, Santa’s toy shop, Visit with Santa and a walk through Santa Claus lane.

Illumination Express (train ride through World Of Illumination's light display) is $7 extra per person. Ice Skating is also Extra.

Christmas at Schnepf Farms is open every night from till January 4th (except Thanksgiving) from 5:30pm to 10pm.

If you are On the West side of town, here are some Christmas Festivals in Glendale.

A Facebook post by Schnepf Farms, responds to public concerns about the price by saying "I know much has been said about higher admission prices, and whats included" and "I wish everything could be done for free, but the costs of doing business prohibit us from doing so.".

As an attempt to show the crowds how hard their family has worked to keep the farm a place for people to build memories, They are offering a limited time Discount.

Buy 1 ticket and 2 people get in, also the price of the Illumination Express has also temporarily dropped from $10 to $7 until December 6th, 2019.

Lights at the Farm - Vertuccio Farms' Christmas Celebration

Visit the 2019 Lights at the Farm - Vertuccio Farms' Holiday Lights Celebration!

Join Vertuccio Farms for a one of a kind Holiday Experience: Make Lights at the Farm a family Tradition.

Unlike many of the Christmas light attractions, this event is walk through rather than drive through.

Vertuccio Farms has decked the farm with 2 million brilliant and dazzling lights and light displays to create a unique Christmas walk through light show for your family. Each display is synchronized to a variety of Christmas songs and carols that will have you singing along.

Parking is Free.

A typical stroll through the giant 10 acres display will take about an hour. All walk through areas are handicap accessible.

Lights at the Farm is Arizona's largest Walk-thru Christmas Light show, with over 2 million LED lights and scenic displays. The operation is ran by over 12,000 computer channels synchronizing the displays to time honored christmas music.

See the Tunnel of Lights and the 30’ tall Christmas Tree. Taking pictures is encouraged. Immerse yourself and your family in the Giant Holiday Ornaments



Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available for purchase to enjoy during your stroll. They accept cash and Visa/MC. Outside food and drink are allowed (no alcohol).

Friendly pets on leashes are welcomed.

Opening Night November 22nd

Dates of Operation:

Open: November 22nd through January 10th
Closed: November 28th, December 24th, 25th and 31st

Hours:

Sun-Thurs 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Fri and Sat 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Ages 2 years and under free
Online Ticket Price: $10 per person Tickets on sale now
At Gate Ticket Price: $12 per person, last admission sold 1 hour before closing.

Take photos with Santa (December 7th, 8th, 14th-23rd) and while you write your Christmas Wish List you can show your appreciation for our Military by writing a ‘Thank You Letter’ that they will deliver to the troops.

There is Christmas Craft Kid's Events held every Monday Night from November 25th through January 6th

Skate on the Holiday Skating Rink.

No smoking or vaping allowed at farm

http://lightsatthefarm.com
Phone: (480) 882-1482
Address: 4011 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

Glendale Arizona Holiday Festivities - World Of Illumination

World of Illumination, the drive thru Holiday light show (previously called Illumination Symphony of Light) is moving it's north Phoenix location to the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale this year.

The owners, Yakir Urman and Simon Kreisberger, claim it is the world's largest drive through holiday animated light show in Arizona. Christmas in Color which was located in Goodyear last season has chosen not to return to Arizona stating "We had a great time in Arizona but we will be focusing our efforts in our other locations.".

The World of Illumination event will be nightly from November 20th to January 5th at 6797 N 93rd Ave. Tickets are available online for $22.99 per vehicle for Monday through Thursday, and $32.99 per vehicle for Friday through Sunday and holidays. Tickets purchased at the gate are $40.

Tickets at Costco are 19.99 and 29.99.

If you are not on the West side of the Valley: There is a second World of Illumination drive thru lights location at the Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive. As well as Lights at the Farm walk thru light show located at Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S Power Rd, in Mesa.

World of Illumination will have nearly 2 million lights fully-synchronized to holiday music and a 36-foot-tall animated snowman in Glendale.

The event will take place five miles from the free event in downtown Glendale, where every year the city hosts Glendale Glitters, a display of holiday lights strung across 16 blocks with a kick-off festival during Thanksgiving weekend.

In contrast to Glendale Glitters and Christmas at Westgate, World of Illumination is a good option for families with smaller children or people with mobility concerns, because you stay in your car. The show takes about 25 minutes to drive through.

World of Illumination can be seen as an extension to Westgate's festive holiday atmosphere and complements the walking events at the district which include a free Horse-drawn carriage ride from November 29th to December 21st.

Westgate's holiday events also include a tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and there are Photos with Santa from November 26th to December 24th. It is free to attend.

Glendale Glitters will kick off with a festival on November 29th & 30th in the downtown area, near 58th Ave and Glendale ave. Visitors can expect holiday entertainment, food, fake snow and Santa Claus. It is free to attend.

The city will switch the lights on at 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 29th. The lights will be up nightly until Jan. 11, so visitors can experience the light show without the festival crowds.