By JUDD WEIL
Hutch Post
Hutchinson, Kan. — The Strataca Kansas’ Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson, Kan. is lighting up underground in preparation for their annual Season of Lights, starting Nov. 12.
Strataca will display over 100,000 lights, thousands of wrapped presents, Christmas tree lane, Gingerbread Alley, and of course, jolly ol’ Saint Nick.
“This is year three of Season of Lights,” said Penny Bettles, Event Coordinator for Reno County Historical Society. “it's our way to support our community through festive lights throughout the holiday season.”
The Season of Lights started three years ago, as a way to create a new experience for guests to come underground after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jonathan Ziemer, Chief Engineer, has worked diligently for months to install miles and miles of lights 650’ underground.
“You don’t even have to wait until it gets dark to see the Christmas lights” said Ziemer. “It’s dark all day long underground, so you can enjoy them anytime!”
Season of Lights will be on display beginning Saturday, Nov. 12 through Jan. 8.
General admission to STRATACA is required to see the lights.
Santa Claus will be present on Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with fun activities inside the Event Center.
Strataca Kansas’ Underground Salt Museum is located at 3650 E Ave G.
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