Did you know that one of the largest holiday light displays in the Midwest is right here in Iowa? For years, the Mount Pleasant Festival of Lights has been recognized as the best drive-through light show in Iowa, and every year, it seems to get bigger and better!

Every year, hundreds of light displays take over the Midwest Old Threshers campground, and thousands of families from all over come to take a drive through.
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The Old Thresher's Campground covers 60 acres, and during the Festival of Lights, you'll find displays in every nook and cranny!
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The display is open to traffic on certain dates in November and December, with admission being just $10 for a family car! If you want to bring a limo for a fun night out or bring a group along in a mini-bus or motorbus, you'll be charged slightly more.
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It's truly impressive how enormous these light displays are! Each one tells its own story. Santa's Workshop was a crowd favorite last year.
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If you plan your trip timing right, you might even catch Santa here! The big man is known to visit on occasions, and you can find more details about when he's expected on the Midwest Old Thresher's website.
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There's no better way to kick off the holiday season than by enjoying the best drive-through light show in Iowa!
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To learn more about the hours and dates the festival is running, visit the Midwest Old Thresher’s event page. Get in the holiday spirit and plan a trip to see this light display — it’s one of the best you will ever experience!

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