By Steffen Klenk
Somers Point is set to embrace the holiday spirit this Saturday, Dec. 2, for the third annual Christmas at the Mansion, held at Somers Mansion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, the Patriots for the Somers Mansion have teamed up with area residents Will Boyer and Rob Hopkins, curators of the highly successful Somers Point Farmers Market, to organize a fun-filled day of activities.
This open-air market will feature over 30 vendors selling handmade items, artisan crafts, local merchandise, treats and goodies. With just about something for everyone, you are sure to find that special gift for that special someone on your shopping list.
Several food trucks will be set up along the Mansion grounds to satisfy every taste bud with a menu of delicious hot food and beverages. Warm your toes by the bonfire while enjoying a stellar lineup of live entertainment, featuring Greg Sykora and The SSP’s. There will also be a special visit from the man in the red suit, Santa Claus, from 12 – 3 p.m.
In addition, Mansion tours will be offered throughout the duration of Saturday’s festivities. Boyer has been hard at work making final preparations ahead of the event. As an avid Christmas aficionado, he is ecstatic to share his enthusiasm for the holiday with all who attend. “I want people that come to have a great experience, to have good things to eat, shop, and leave talking about how great it was.”
As for the forecast itself, early projections for Christmas at the Mansion call for sunny skies all the way around. If, by chance, the weather should change at the last minute, the event will be moved to Sunday, Dec. 3.
Somers Mansion is located at 1000 Shore Rd. Parking is conveniently located in front of the Mansion entrance at MacArthur Blvd. Visit Patriots for the Somers Mansion on Facebook to receive the latest event information.
