ELIZABETHTOWN EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
An Illuminated Evening at The Star Barn: Lights, Comfort-Food Buffet and Taylor Mason’s Uncanny Comedy
A single-night winter event at Stone Gables Estate that pairs a Christmas Light Drive‑Thru and holiday buffet with a comedy performance by Taylor Mason — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your evening.
An Illuminated Evening at The Star Barn: Lights, Comfort-Food Buffet and Taylor Mason’s Uncanny Comedy.
Join a deliberately staged winter evening at The Star Barn on the Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown: the event combines a festive Christmas Light Drive‑Thru, a buffet of comfort‑food favorites prepared by award‑winning Food for Thought Catering, and a headline performance by comedian Taylor Mason — an evening built around illumination, food and live entertainment for guests ages 13 and up.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three miles of holiday illumination — drive through and return on foot
Included with your dinner ticket is a Christmas Light Drive‑Thru: a two‑part experience to enjoy from your vehicle (first half before dinner, second half as you exit) and a stroll through a lit Star Barn Village with shop offerings and photo opportunities.
Warm, buffet‑style winter favorites by Food for Thought Catering
A banquet‑style, all‑you‑can‑enjoy buffet features applewood smoked ham, fire‑braised rosemary‑pepper beef, country fried chicken, a mac‑and‑cheese bar, classic sides and a selection of desserts — with gluten‑free dessert options available upon request.
Taylor Mason: music, ventriloquism and observational comedy
After dinner the audience enjoys a one‑hour show combining standup, musicianship and ventriloquism from Taylor Mason — a performer with a varied career on stages worldwide — presented in the Star Barn’s upper level.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The agenda is straightforward and deliberately staged for ease: arrive early to take the first half of the included Christmas Light Drive‑Thru and explore the illuminated village and small shops, then move upstairs for a communal buffet dinner, followed by desserts and a headline comedy performance — all set inside the historic Star Barn on Stone Gables Estate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress is casual or dressy casual.
Enter the property at Brittany’s Hope; parking attendants will direct you to the lot. Handicap parking is available upon request.
Doors open promptly at 5:00 p.m.; plan to arrive at the entrance at 4:45 p.m. to access the included Christmas Light Drive‑Thru and lower‑level check‑in.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the Winter Dinner & Show scheduled?
Saturday, January 3, 2026.
What are the ticket rates?
Adult (ages 13+) = $89.90; Child (ages 3–12) = $44.95; Toddler (ages 2 & under) = Free. For bus tours, call 717‑902‑9791.
What is the recommended arrival time?
Plan to arrive at the entrance at 4:45 p.m.; doors open promptly at 5:00 p.m.
Is there an age minimum for the event?
The event is best suited for guests ages 13 and up.
How are seating arrangements handled?
Seating is shared, banquet‑style and assignments are by table; groups of 9 or more should call ahead to be seated together. Individual chairs are not reserved.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Guests receive a full refund or credit with five days’ notice of cancellation. The operator will issue a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances; 'No‑Shows' will be charged the full price.