Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Farmers Rising

Join us for a magical evening under the stars as we celebrate the turning of the season and the return of the light.

This free community event is centered around hope — honoring the cycles of nature, the work of our farmers, and this sacred season of rest and renewal. As the fields lie quiet, we gather to celebrate community, reflection, and the promise of spring’s return.

✨ Event Highlights

Luminary Trail Walk – Wander the glowing path through the winter night.

Fire Circle – Share warmth, laughter, and stories under the stars.

Candlelit Labyrinth Meditation – Reflect, release, and welcome new beginnings.

Farm Crafts for Kids – Creative fun for the young (and young at heart).

Live Music by Marques Morel – Soulful sounds to light up the night.

Fire Spinning & Drum Circle – Feel the rhythm! Bring your own instruments for a community jam.

🍴 Farm Fresh Food

Enjoy local, handcrafted fare featuring our farm-grown ingredients and community partners:

Smoked Pork Chop Sandwiches – $10 (Pork from Farmers Rising, Caledonia, IL; BBQ sauce featuring Raines Honey Farm Buns: Old Fashioned Bakery, Beloit, WI)

Baked Potato Soup with toppings bar – $8 (Vegetables: Bountiful Beloit, Beloit, WI: Bacon: Farmers Rising, Caledonia, IL)

Chips – $3 (Ole Salty's Rockford, IL

Chocolate Mint Brownies (Grain: Hazzard Free Farm, Eggs: Ten Men Farm) – $3

Hot Apple and Pear Cider $3 (Fruit: Farmers Rising Caledonia, IL)

☕ Sustainability & Hospitality

Hot Beverages Provided – Please bring your own mug for a low-impact event.

BYOB – Bring your favorite beverage to enjoy responsibly.

Composting Provided by Nettle Composting Co-Op – Keeping our celebration earth-friendly and waste-free.

🧤 What to Bring

This is a primarily outdoor event — dress warmly and wear sturdy boots or shoes. Bring your instruments, your loved ones, and your spirit of hope and gratitude as we honor the land and those who tend it.

Camping chair or blanket

📅 Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025

🕒 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Farmers Rising Lodge

1936 Rockton Rd, Caledonia, IL 61011

🎟️ Admission: Free Community Event, donations welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

🌟 Come celebrate light, hope, and the heart of the farm.

Together, let’s honor the hands that feed us, the land that sustains us, and the quiet beauty of winter’s rest.

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