Plan Your Visit

Special Events

Canterbury Shaker Village offers a full calendar of special events, each focusing on a particular theme of interest. Visitors of all ages can enjoy performances, demonstrations, and activities as they explore these exuberant Village celebrations. From summertime Meeting House concerts to a candlelit Christmas stroll, special events at Canterbury Shaker Village shed new light on Shaker traditions and provide new ways of learning about Shaker culture.

2012 SPECIAL EVENTS

Grappone Automotive's Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K
Saturday, May 12

OPENING DAY 2012
Sunday, May 20

Simple Gifts: A Canterbury Concert Series
Sunday, May 20 and selected Sundays in June, July and August (dates to be announced)

Traditional Arts Weekend & Annual Meeting
Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3

Dewey the Dog & Friends Day
Saturday, June 23

Members-Only Event
Wednesday, July 11

Garden Gathering Fundraising Auction
Wednesday, August 1

Mother Ann Day
Sunday, August 5

Canterbury Artisan Festival
Saturday-Sunday, September 15-16

Ghost Encounters
Friday-Saturday, October 12-13

Vintage Car Show
Saturday, October 20

Gift in Hand
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 9-11

Christmas at Canterbury
Saturdays, December 8 and 15