Participants must be 13 years of age or older for the adult program. Those 13-17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Completed youth contract required with registration for ages 13-17. Youth contract available here.
Dates 2026
Dec. 26 supper through New Year’s Day breakfast
- $100 due at time of registration
- Full Balance due by Dec. 12
- NO Registrations accepted after Dec 12!
Registration/Payment
For payment by check or money order, send with registration form. All credit card payments must be made online at www.bereaccds.org
Tuition
Registration by December 1, tuition is $400
Late registration, received after 12/1 = $425
Meal Tickets
(All meals are in Berea College Dining Service)
Supper 12/26 thru Lunch 12/31 = $150
New Year’s Eve Dinner = $32
New Year’s Breakfast = $7
All Meals = $189
Deposit
All registrations must be accompanied by a deposit of $100 per person.
Cancellations received by:
- 12/01: Full Refund
12/02 – 12/12: $75 per person is non-refundable - After 12/12, No Changes, No Refunds
Confirmations of registration will be mailed beginning November 1. Registrations are not transferable.
Lodging
- 12/26 through 12/31 (six nights)
- Any lodging is to be arranged and paid for independently. (See Housing Options for details)
- Arrival/Check In/Pick up Registration Packet
12/26, 2-5 p.m. First Floor of Seabury Center
Liability Waiver and Release
The liability Waiver and Release form must be signed online by all participants or mailed with registration form.
Suggested Attire
Wear ordinary clothes in comfortable fabrics; festive attire for evening parties. Hard-soled shoes are recommended. Bring a pair of shoes, which you will wear only indoors, for dancing. Bring a wild or crazy hat for hat night.
Location
Berea College, I-75, exits 76 and 77 in central Kentucky.
Air Travel
Bluegrass Field in Lexington, one hour’s drive from Berea. For airport pickup/return only on 12/26 and 1/1 ($35 one-way; $60 round trip per person), contact Theresa Lowder at 859-979-2846. Please make reservation by 12/15.
Scholarships (Limited scholarships available)
- Scholarship application available here >>>
- Scholarship applications should be submitted with registration and deposit of $200 by December 10th.