Annual ‘Christmas at the Ranch’ at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will not be held this year

The popular “Christmas at the Ranch” Victorian Christmas celebration held each year in the historic Ranch House at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is being cancelled for the 2020 season due to COVID-19 health concerns associated with indoor events that don’t allow for social distancing.

“This is always one of our favorite events to host,” noted Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) President, Roberta Lyons. “Unfortunately, because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, we won’t be holding it this year. We could not in good conscious encourage the large number of people who come to this event each year to gather closely together in the Ranch House.”

AMIA cooperates with California State Parks to raise funds and present programs that benefit the park. The association has been presenting this Christmas event for over 25 years. It features tasty Christmas baked goods, hot apple cider and coffee, and performances by local musicians singing Christmas carols and holiday songs.

Santa is always present to greet children of all ages.

“I hope that by this time next year, we will once again be able to gather together at the Ranch House to enjoy each other’s company and holiday cheer,” Lyons concluded.

Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located off of Highway 53 between Lower Lake and Clearlake. For more information contact AMIA at info@andersonmarsh.org, call (707) 995-2658, or go to www. andersonmarsh.org or www.facebook.com/AMIA.org.