Strolling around city squares during the holidays is always festive but nothing compares to seeing the hard work from a family Christmas display. Along the southeastern edge of the state one family outshines just about every other holiday display in Arkansas. Let’s drive down to Crossett and see what magic the Finney family has created.
For nearly 35 years the Finneys have gone above and beyond with decorating for the holidays.
Facebook/Finney’s Christmas Wonderland Most of us feel satisfied with a few strings along the roof-line but not this family. Since 1985 Sam Finney has steadily grown his light display into a spectacular drive through show. The lights are on every night from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.
Over a million lights are used in creating this panoramic wonderland.
Facebook/Finney’s Christmas Wonderland This full family affair takes weeks of preparation but never ceases to amaze. The million+ lights use over 20,000-ft. of cord and illuminate both sides of the property’s road.
Part of the Finney’s Christmas Wonderland’s charm comes from the plethora of handmade displays.
Facebook/Finney’s Christmas Wonderland Sam has made about 80% of the wonderland’s pieces. With every blink you’ll notice something different from the 14-foot merry-go-round to the miniature train chugging along. A myriad of blowups, cut-outs, animation boards, and even bubble machines are all used in creating this impressive display.
The display attracts thousands of visitors every season and has even won awards!
Facebook/Finney’s Christmas Wonderland In 2015 the Finneys won “The Great Christmas Light Fight” and earned $50,000 (as well as bragging rights). They beat families from Washington, Ohio, and California!
Whether it’s a well established tradition in your family or you decided to take a quick drive-by, Finney’s Christmas Wonderland will delight you every time!
Facebook/Finney’s Christmas Wonderland The drive-thru is free but donations are encouraged. The family also sells shirts to raise money for the lights as well. You can learn more about this display by following their Facebook Page.
We would love to hear about your favorite Finney display in the comments below! Before the year ends you should also drive to one of these displays or stroll around this dazzling garden.
Facebook/Finney’s Christmas Wonderland
Most of us feel satisfied with a few strings along the roof-line but not this family. Since 1985 Sam Finney has steadily grown his light display into a spectacular drive through show. The lights are on every night from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.
This full family affair takes weeks of preparation but never ceases to amaze. The million+ lights use over 20,000-ft. of cord and illuminate both sides of the property’s road.
Sam has made about 80% of the wonderland’s pieces. With every blink you’ll notice something different from the 14-foot merry-go-round to the miniature train chugging along. A myriad of blowups, cut-outs, animation boards, and even bubble machines are all used in creating this impressive display.
In 2015 the Finneys won “The Great Christmas Light Fight” and earned $50,000 (as well as bragging rights). They beat families from Washington, Ohio, and California!
The drive-thru is free but donations are encouraged. The family also sells shirts to raise money for the lights as well. You can learn more about this display by following their Facebook Page.
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Address: 123 Goshen Rd, Crossett, AR 71635, USA
