Winterfest: Lantern Lit Walk

Join the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) for a magical evening as we light up the night with a lantern-lit snowshoe hike on Saturday, February 8 at 4:30 p.m., as part of Cazenovia’s Winter Fest Celebration!

We’ll hike approximately one mile on the Fairchild Hill Trail, depending on the group’s interest, and return to Meier’s Creek Brewing Company where participants can purchase hot cider or other refreshments to enjoy by the fire pits. After-party in the brewery, as well! $20 all-you-can-eat buffet; chili and hot cocoa for sale, crafts and prizes – partnered with CPF and Berkshire Hathaway.

We’ll wear snowshoes, if conditions permit, otherwise, we’ll go for a winter hike. We encourage you to bring your own snowshoes, if you have them. A limited number of adult and kid-size snowshoes are available to borrow, courtesy of the Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY). Please reserve your snowshoes, below.

If you plan to attend, please fill out our Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Hike Registration Form. All adults must fill out this form for themselves and their minor children, prior to participating in the event.

More info about this and other CPF Snowshoe events, including Snowshoeing FAQs, can be found on our events page.

To make a lantern: 

1. WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Visit CazArts to sign up for a Lantern Making Workshop with Krista Brown on February 1. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
2. DIY Lantern Kits are available! CazArts has prepared do-it-yourself lantern kits (complete with instructions) so that you can make a lantern on your own schedule. Kits are available to purchase for $5 each from CPF’s office. – Contact info@cazpreservation.org to arrange a pick-up time. All kits must be picked up by Friday, February 7. Please note: The lanterns require some drying time, so make sure to make them a few days before the hike.

While you’re not required to make or bring a lantern to join the hike, it’s definitely a fun way to enhance the experience. Please note, for safety reasons, no glass or flames are allowed on the trails, so be sure your lantern is safe for outdoor use. Add a small bell or chime to your lantern for a festive touch!