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Bracebridge Dinner^®

Celebrated annually since 1927, the Bracebridge Dinner transforms The Ahwahnee into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth. The inspiration for this yuletide ceremony was Washington Irving´s Sketch Book that described Squire Bracebridge and English Christmas traditions of that period.

Learn more about the exciting tradition, history and people of the Bracebridge event.

Read a first-hand account of one journalist´s experience at Bracebridge, published in the Santa Barbara Independent.

The Bracebridge Dinner is an elegant and artistic four-hour pageant of classic carols, Renaissance rituals and entertainment of the Middle Ages. Over 100 players create the roles of the Squire and his family, their servants, the Lord of Misrule, minstrels and other performers. The Ahwahnee Dining Room serves as the Great Hall and stage for the festivities and is decked with magnificent wreaths, an elaborate Squire´s table, large banners and traditional Yuletide decorations. The centerpiece of this revered event is a seven-course banquet of rich and wondrous dishes prepared by The Ahwahnee’s world-class culinary staff. Though each year the menu varies, a sample from years past can be viewed here.

There´s more to Bracebridge than the Dinner. Explore the 2009 Bracebridge Schedule of Events to get an idea of what is going on.

2010 Bracebridge Dinner Dates

The Bracebridge Dinner tradition continues. Save the dates for 2010. Guests purchasing a 2-night package will receive reserved seating at the concert at no additional charge.

Dec. 13 (Mon.) Bracebridge Dinner
Dec. 14 (Tue.) Bracebridge Dinner

Dec. 15 (Wed.) Concert
Dec. 16 (Thu.) Bracebridge Dinner

Dec. 17 (Fri.) Concert
Dec. 18 (Sat.) Bracebridge Dinner

Dec. 19 (Sun.) Concert
Dec. 20 (Mon.) Bracebridge Dinner

Dec. 21 (Tue.) Concert
Dec. 22 (Wed.) Bracebridge Dinner

Dec. 23 (Thu.) Concert
Dec. 24 (Fri.) Bracebridge Dinner
Dec. 25 (Sat.) Bracebridge Dinner

Dinner seating begins at 6pm, and the performance starts at 6:30pm.

2009 Bracebridge Lodging Packages

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Dinner at Bracebridge Hall

The 2009 Menu

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The Ahwahnee	$1766	$1284
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