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Christmas at the Castle

Annual holiday celebration at historic Preston Castle featuring self-guided tours through rooms decorated in early 1900s Christmas style, visits with Santa, a craft fair, and food vendors.

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Community Holiday

Christmas at the Castle is an annual holiday event at Preston Castle in Ione. Visitors are taken back in time to the early 1900s to experience the spirit of Christmas past with a self-guided stroll through the historic Romanesque Revival building adorned with twinkling lights, elegant decorations, and the warmth of holiday cheer.

Gate entry is complimentary and provides access to Santa, the gift shop, and the craft fair in the Visitor Center. A separate ticket is required for the self-guided castle tour, which lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Food vendors are on-site. Tickets are sold online in advance through the Preston Castle Foundation website.

Location

Preston Castle

900 Palm Dr, Ione, CA

Price

  • $25 — Ages 12+ (castle tour)
  • $15 — Children 6-12 (castle tour)
  • Free — Under 5 / gate entry only

Date

December 5, 2026 – December 12, 2026