Paul John Resorts & Hotels Announces India's First Vineyard Christmas Market at Big Banyan Vineyard & Resort
A European-Style Christmas Experience | December 6 - 25, 2025
Bengaluru, India: Paul John Resorts & Hotels announces the launch of India's first Vineyard Christmas Market at Ranch at Big Banyan Vineyard & Resort, bringing a European-inspired festive celebration to Bangalore's countryside. Open from 11 AM across 12 special days — covering the first festive weekends of December (Dec 6th-7th, 12th-14th) and the entire Christmas Week (19th-25th) — the market invites guests to immerse themselves in one of the country's most enchanting winter experiences.
The Christmas Market will commence with a Vintage Car Rally on the 7th of December, in association with the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India, to usher visitors into the festive spirit. The rally is supported exclusively by the Bengaluru City Police under the Drug-Free Karnataka initiative, reinforcing its community relevance. Together, the event will be elevated into a unique celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and vineyard hospitality.
A Christmas Market Dreamed Into Existence
Set amidst rolling vineyards, the Christmas Market blends European winter charm with rustic luxury—golden lights, festive décor, live music, mulled wine, and aromatic hints of cinnamon, pine, and spice. The experience is elevated with engaging activities such as grape stomping, caricature art, cake mixing, movie nights under the stars, a dog show, and much more, creating a warm, vibrant holiday atmosphere for all ages.
Christmas event calendar
Day 1 - Kick off the magic, our Christmas Market begins!
Christmas Market at Ranch - Curtain Raiser (Day 1)
Date: Saturday, 06 December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Highlights:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Caricature Artist (Live Sketches).
- 12:30 PM - MC Yash Bothra.
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Festive Brunch & Christmas-Inspired Dishes.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Crowd Engagement Games by MC Yash Bothra.
- From 3:00 PM - Walk-Around Artists
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Grape Stomping (₹500 - Paid Activity).
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Afro Drum Beats (Team of 5 + 50 Drums & 50 Djembes).
- From 8:00 PM - Evening Walk-Around Artists.
- 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM - DJ Performance.
Vintage Car Rally at Ranch - Day 2
Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Highlights:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Caricature Artist (Live Sketches).
- 12:30 PM - MC.
- 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Vintage Car Show & Parade (Drive-in).
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Festive Brunch & Christmas-Inspired Dishes.
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Russian Artist (Christmas-themed Costumes)
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Male Santa Appearance
- From 3:00 PM - Walk-Around Artists
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Grape Stomping (Paid Activity).
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - DJ.
Day 2 - A parade of timeless beauty
Day 3 - A high-energy Christmas party you can't miss
DJ Vic Magic at The Ranch - Day 3
Date: Friday, 12 December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Highlights:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Caricature Artist (Live Sketches).
- 12:30 PM - MC.
- 12:30 PM - Festive Lunch (Christmas-Inspired, À la Carte).
- From 3:00 PM - Walk-Around Artists.
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - DJ Vic.
- From 8:00 PM - Evening Walk-Around Artists.
- 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM - DJ.
K-12 Talent Show - Day 4
Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Highlights:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Caricature Artist (Live Sketches).
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Festive Brunch & Christmas-Inspired Dishes.
- From 3:00 PM - Walk-Around Artists.
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- 4:30 PM - Inter-School & College Talent Competition.
Music, Band, Acappella, Solo, Instrumental, Dance, Theatre, Fashion. - From 8:00 PM - Evening Walk-Around Artists.
- 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Event Ends.
Day 4 - Watch young stars light up the Christmas stage
Day 5 - Annual Christmas Cake Mixing at Ranch
Annual Christmas Cake Mixing at Ranch - Day 5
Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Highlights:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Caricature Artist (Live Sketches).
- 12:30 PM - MC.
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Festive Brunch & Christmas-Inspired Dishes.
- From 3:00 PM - Walk-Around Artists
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Cake Mixing by the Pool (With Celebrities & Guests).
- 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - 2-Piece Band (Multilingual) - VORTEX BLR.
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - 7-Piece Band - VORTEX BLR.
- From 8:00 PM - Evening Walk-Around Artists.
- 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM - DJ.
Flames & Festivities at The Ranch - Day 6
Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 AM - Guest Entry Begins.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Live Caricature Artist (Interactive sketches for guests).
- 12:30 PM - Master of Ceremonies (MC) Commences.
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Festive Lunch featuring Christmas-Inspired À La Carte Delicacies.
- 3:00 PM Onwards - Walk-Around Entertainment Begins
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist (Walk-around Magic).
- 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Bonfire Night with Outdoor Dining & BBQ Around the Bonfires.
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Live Performance by Kalaagni Band.
- 8:00 PM - Walk-Around Entertainment Concludes.
- 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM - DJ Night.
Day 6 - Flames & Festivities at The Ranch
Day 7 - Raghu Dixit: One Night, One Stage at The Ranch
Raghu Dixit: One Night, One Stage at The Ranch - Day 7
Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Caricature Artist (Live sketches for guests).
- 12:30 PM MC.
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Festive Brunch with Santa & Christmas-inspired dishes. Walk-around Artists Begin:
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- 3:00 PM - Onwards
- Illusionist (Walk-around).
- Santa in Costume.
- Russian Artist in Christmas-themed Costumes.
- 6 Elves.
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Raghu Dixit - Live Performance. Walk-around Artists Continue:
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- 8:00 PM - Ends
- Illusionist (Walk-around).
- Santa in Costume.
- Russian Artist in Christmas-themed Costumes.
- 6 Elves.
- 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM DJ Night.
Paws & Claus Fest at The Ranch - Day 8
Date: Sunday, 21 December 2025
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Caricature Artist (Live sketches for guests).
- 12:30 PM MC.
- 12:30 PM Dog Show Begins.
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Festive Brunch with Santa & Christmas-inspired dishes.
- 1:30 PM MC Fun Activity - “Know Your Dog” Interactive Round.
- 2:30 PM Costume Round / Fashion Walk. Walk-around Artists Begin:
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- 3:00 PM - Onwards
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist (Walk-around).
- Santa in Costume.
- 3:30 PM Talent & Trick Show.
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM DJ Sash. Walk-around Artists Continue:
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- 8:00 PM - Ends
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist (Walk-around).
- Santa in Costume
- 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM DJ Night.
Day 8 - Paws & Claus Fest at The Ranch
Day 9 - Cinema Under The Stars at The Ranch
Cinema Under The Stars at The Ranch - Day 9
Date: Monday, 22 December 2025
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Caricature Artist (Live sketches for guests).
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Festive Lunch with Christmas-inspired dishes (À la carte).
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Movie Night - Home Alone with Bonfire.
- 8:00 PM - Ends Santa in Costume & 6 Elves.
- 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM DJ Night.
Fire & Fiesta Christmas Countdown at The Ranch - Day 10
Date: Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:30 PM - MC.
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Festive Lunch with Christmas-inspired dishes (À la carte).
- 3:00 PM - Onwards - Walk-around Artists Begin:
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist (Walk-around).
- Santa in Costume.
- Elves.
- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Russian Band (Team of 6).
- 8:00 PM - Onwards - Walk-around Artists Continue.
- 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM - DJ Night.
Day 10 - Fire & Fiesta Christmas Countdown at The Ranch
Day 11 - Christmas Eve Gala Dinner
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner - Day 11
Date: Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:30 PM - Master of Ceremonies (MC).
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Festive Christmas-Inspired Lunch (Buffet).
- 12:30 PM onwards:
- Walk-around Entertainment.
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- Santa (in costume).
- 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM - Fashion Show.
- 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Christmas Eve Gala Dinner (Buffet).
- 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Live Performance - The Painting Time Band.
- 08:45 PM - 09:00 PM - Fashion Show.
- 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM - DJ Night.
- 09:15 PM - 09:45 PM - Fire & LED Act - Swaroop.
- 09:45 PM - 10:15 PM - Choir Performance.
- Until End of Event:
- Walk-around Entertainment.
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- Santa (in costume).
- Elves.
A Merry Christmas Day at Ranch - “La Fin” - Day 12
Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 AM - Entry Starts.
- 12:00 PM onwards:
- Walk-around Entertainment.
- Stilt Walkers.
- Mirror Man.
- Headless Man.
- Illusionist.
- Santa (in costume).
- Elves.
- 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM - Festive Christmas-Inspired Brunch.
- 12:30 PM = 01:00 PM - Choir Performance (Kids / School Group).
- 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Live Performance - 2-Piece Band.
- 04:00 PM - Walk-around Entertainment Concludes.
- 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Grand Finale Performance - Savaari The Band.
- Firecracker Celebration to close the Christmas Market
Day 12 - A Merry Christmas Day at Ranch - “La Fin”
About Paul John Resorts & Hotels
Paul John Resorts & Hotels is a leading luxury hospitality group in India, renowned for its award-winning resorts and boutique hotels that blend heritage, nature, and world-class service. Its portfolio features Kumarakom Lake Resort, the iconic luxury backwater resort in Kerala; The Paul Bangalore, a sophisticated luxury business hotel in Bangalore; the colonial-styled Forte Kochi, a charming boutique hotel in Fort Kochi; the breathtaking Coorg Wilderness Resort & Spa, one of the finest luxury resorts in Coorg; and the serene Big Banyan Vineyard & Resort, a unique vineyard resort near Bangalore. Each property offers curated experiences, from Ayurveda and wellness retreats in Kerala to vineyard-inspired getaways and urban luxury stays, making Paul John Resorts & Hotels one of the most sought-after names in India’s luxury travel and hospitality sector.