HOLIDAY SERIES OF EVENTS ANNOUNCED AT THIS IS IOWA BALLPARK
The Field of Dreams Movie Site is bringing the holiday season to This Is Iowa Ballpark with ‘Tis the Season, a series of five holiday events running November 28 through December 19. The lineup includes the Hall of Trees and a Tree Lighting Ceremony, a one-night holiday restaurant overlooking the field, a whiskey tasting with former Major League pitcher Drew Storen, Breakfast with Santa and a free Winter Carnival.
“So many memories have been made at the Field of Dreams Movie Site over the years. We wanted to trade the magic of summer nights here for holiday lights. That’s what this event series will do. ‘Tis the Season gives families a reason to gather here in winter and make new holiday traditions of their own.” said Keith Rahe, Executive Director of Dyersville Events.
Hall of Trees and Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, November 28
The season opens with the Hall of Trees, a ballpark lobby filled with Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Viewing and People’s Choice voting open at 4 p.m., followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The trees stay on display through the holidays, and visitors can vote in person once per day through December 19. The tree with the most votes earns a donation to the winning organization’s chosen charity, and a panel of judges will also award a prize for best decorated tree. Admission and voting are free. Businesses and organizations interested in decorating a tree can contact Robert Waterbury at ro****@**********te.com.
Field Side: Saturday, November 28, 4:30 to 8 p.m.
For one night only, the ballpark Event Center becomes a holiday restaurant with dinner overlooking the field, twinkling lights and holiday music. The menu features cozy holiday entrees, appetizers, kids’ meals, peppermint desserts and holiday cocktails including the Field of Dreams Whiskey Old Fashioned. Guests who want to see the tree lighting can book a time before or after the 5:30 p.m. ceremony. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online.
Holiday Spirits: Friday, December 4, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Field of Dreams Corn Whiskey Company hosts an evening of whiskey tasting overlooking the field, featuring a Q&A and signing with company co-owner and former MLB pitcher Drew Storen. Guests will sample Field of Dreams All-Star Whiskey, Player Series Bourbon and Small Batch Bourbon, made with authentic Field of Dreams corn, along with heavy hors d’oeuvres. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets are available online.
Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 8 to 11 a.m.
Families can enjoy a holiday breakfast buffet with a view of the field and a visit from Santa. Tickets include a buffet meal, a meet and greet with Santa, storybook readings from James Kennedy Public Library and a holiday craft with Letters to Santa. A hot chocolate bar and cookie decorating kits will also available. Tickets are available online.
Winter Carnival: Saturday, December 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The series wraps up with a free Winter Carnival, sponsored by Travel Dubuque. The day includes winter inflatables, carnival games with prizes, face painting, holiday crafts, highland cows and goats, and horse-drawn wagon rides. A fan-favorite holiday movie will play on the ballpark videoboard, and fans can vote for their top two holiday movies through November 17. Hot chocolate, cookie decorating kits, pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. Most activities are outdoors, so guests should dress for the weather. December 19 is also the final day of Hall of Trees voting.
Know Before You Go
All events take place at This Is Iowa Ballpark, 29135 Ghost Player Drive, Dyersville. Guests should enter from Dyersville East Road, not at the original Movie Site on Lansing Road. The ballpark is cashless and accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and mobile wallets. Events may be delayed, postponed or canceled due to weather, with updates shared through reservation emails, Facebook and the Field of Dreams Movie Site website. Full details are available at fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com/tistheseason. Questions can be directed to ti*******@**********te.com or 563.875.8404.
