SHORTSVILLE EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Christmas in July at Shortsville Reindeer Farm: Reindeer, Santa in Shorts, Wagon Rides and a Barn Full of Holiday Bargains
A four-hour morning fundraiser (9am–1pm) that brings summer-season reindeer, wagon rides, children’s games, festive treats and discounted pre-owned holiday merchandise together to benefit the Friends of the RJ Community Library.
Christmas in July at Shortsville Reindeer Farm: Reindeer, Santa in Shorts, Wagon Rides and a Barn Full of Holiday Bargains.
Christmas in July at Shortsville Reindeer Farm stages a deliberately incongruous slice of holiday ritual in midsummer: reindeer with velvet antlers, a Santa in lightweight summer gear, wagon rides, games for children, seasonal treats and a barn stacked with pre-loved Christmas merchandise sold at discount — all set up as a one-morning fundraiser for the Friends of the RJ Community Library.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Reindeer in Summer Velvet
See the reindeer when their antlers are nearly fully grown and still covered in soft velvet — a rare midyear glimpse of animals usually associated with winter.
Santa, Wagon Rides and Games
Children meet Santa in his summer outfit, take wagon rides and play a slate of kid-focused games while summer drinks and Christmas goodies are available for purchase.
Barn Bargains for a Cause
The barn is filled with pre-enjoyed Christmas merchandise sold at discounted prices; all proceeds from registration and sales go to support the local library charity.
What the day feels like
What the Morning Feels Like
Arrive for a concentrated morning of holiday-themed encounters: browse the barn’s discounted merchandise, visit the reindeer and Santa, ride a wagon and let kids rotate through simple games and treat stands — an event built around community, animals and fundraising energy rather than a long, structured program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this morning fundraiser.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event runs as a morning fundraiser from 9am to 1pm.
A $10 donation fee is required for registration; sales from the barn’s merchandise and other proceeds go directly to the Friends of the RJ Community Library.
Christmas goodies and summer drinks will be available for purchase; the barn will offer pre-enjoyed holiday merchandise at discounted prices.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Christmas in July Library Fundraiser take place?
The event runs from 9am to 1pm.
Where is the event and who runs it?
The fundraiser is held at Shortsville Reindeer Farm in Shortsville, New York, operated by Shortsville Reindeer Farm.
How much is the registration or admission fee?
There is a $10 donation fee.
What activities and attractions are available?
Attendees can see the reindeer, meet Santa in a summer outfit, enjoy wagon rides and children’s games, and purchase festive treats and discounted pre-owned Christmas merchandise.
Who benefits from the event’s proceeds?
All proceeds from registration and the sale of Christmas merchandise go directly to the Friends of the RJ Community Library.