The entrance to the Candy Cane Trail is located at the historic white barn along Center Street in Ashland. Credit: Dillon Carr

ASHLAND — Ashland’s Candy Cane Trail will return with a kickoff event involving fireworks, caroling and hot cocoa. 

The free event starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the historic barn at Freer Field.

Candy Cane Trail promises to be bigger and better this year, according to city and county organizers.

There will be 40 illuminated Christmas trees, more than 400 lit candy canes, three new Christmas scenes and giant candy cane structures.

Ashland County Parks District Director Eric Schneider said the plan is to put up two snowmen this year instead of one. Also, there will be a 20-foot tree standing next to Frosty, Schneider said.

The festive light display earned a Guinness World Record in 2024 for being the largest display of illuminated metal structures/sculptures. 

Candy Cane Trail will be open to the public starting Nov. 29. It will stay open daily until 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1.

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