2026 Pilgrimage Events
April 17-19, 2026
Our 84th Annual Pilgrimage offers a variety of events over the course of three days.
See below for details on all we have to offer. There is sure to be something for everyone!
Opening Ceremony for the
84th Annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage
Friday, April 17
9:30am
Tickets are not required for this event.
Join us Friday, April 17 at 9:30 AM at historic Montrose for the opening ceremony of the 84th Annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage. Members of the Pilgrimage Court, the Holly Springs Garden Club, and honored guests will gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the weekend’s festivities.
Tour of Homes, Churches, and Museums
Sponsored by Bank of Holly Springs
Friday & Saturday - April 17 -18
10:00am - 4:00pm
Churches will only be open for touring 11:00am - 2:00pm
Walter Place will only be open for touring on Friday.
Montrose will be open for touring Sunday, April 19 11:00am - 1:00pm
$40 for individual tickets
$35 for groups with 12 or more; senior citizens; and active and retired military personnel.
Student rates:
$20 Whole tour: all homes, churches and museums
$10 Partial tour: Montrose, museums and churches
*Note: 1 adult per 10 students must accompany the students while touring.
$10 for Montrose tour on Sunday
The 84th Annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage proudly presents the Tour of Homes, Churches, and Museums, offering visitors a unique opportunity to step inside some of Holly Springs’ most treasured historic landmarks and experience the rich history preserved within their walls.
Tours will take place Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2026. Historic homes and museums will be open for touring from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, while participating churches will welcome visitors from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Please note that Walter Place will be open for touring on Friday, April 17 only. In addition, Montrose will be the only home open for touring on Sunday, April 19 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, offering guests one final opportunity to experience this historic property.
Guests are invited to begin the weekend by attending the Opening Ceremony at Montrose on Friday, April 17 at 9:30 AM. Following the ceremony, the homes, museums, and churches on tour will open for guests to explore, with knowledgeable docents available to share the stories, architecture, and history that make each location special.
We are grateful to the homeowners, congregations, and caretakers who make it possible for these remarkable homes, museums, and churches to be included in this year’s Pilgrimage and to share their history with visitors from near and far.
Homes on Tour:
• Montrose (1858)
• Walter Place (1859) - Friday only
• Wynne House Inn (1871)
• Dunvegan-Cochran Place (1845)
• Gwydir (1886)​
• Featherfall (1940)
Churches on Tour:
• First Presbyterian Church (1860)
• Christ Episcopal Church (1858)
• Holly Springs First Methodist Church (1849)
Museums on Tour:
• Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery (1963)
• Yellow Fever Martyrs Church and Museum (1841)
• Marshall County Historical Museum (1903)
For more information on the homes, churches and museums, visit our Tour of Homes, Churches and Museums Page - link below.
Arts & Enhancers
Friday & Saturday - April 17 & 18
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tickets are not required for this event.
Art, Music, Authors, Reenactors and History on the beautiful lawn of Montrose.
Spend the morning/ afternoon mingling at Montrose learning about art, history, music and more.
Plant it Pink Luncheon
Sponsored by State Farm Agents, Will Patton and Ellis Stubbs
Friday, April 17
11:30am & 1:00pm Seatings
Tickets $20
Our Plant it Pink Luncheon, sponsored by State Farm Agents Will Patton and Ellis Stubbs, is a local and visitor favorite during our annual Pilgrimage.
This delightful seated luncheon, located at the historical Montrose, features recipes from the Holly Springs Garden Club’s Cookbook, “Just Roll with It”. Guests will receive packets of pink zinnia seeds and are encouraged to go home and “plant it pink” this spring and summer as a tribute to those battling breast cancer. A portion of the luncheon’s proceeds will be donated to West Cancer Foundation.
Grab a ticket to one of the below seatings:
•Friday, April 17: 11:30 am and 1:00 pm Seatings
Seating is limited and tickets should be purchased in advance to secure your reservation.
Screen on the Green
Friday, April 17
5:00pm
Tickets $10
Bring the family for an outdoor movie night on the grounds of Montrose.
Kid-friendly activities and concessions will be available.
Hill Crest Cemetary Ghost Tour
Saturday, April 17
8:00PM
Tickets $35
The very popular Haunted Holly Springs Walking Tour is back! Guests can stroll along historic Hill Crest Cemetery with Haunted Holly Springs Guide and local historian Phillip Knecht while sipping a specialty spooky cocktail and hearing tales of the terrifying yet true history of Holly Springs’s former citizens.
The Saturday night “ghost” tour hopes to capture the popularity of Knecht’s fall “Haunted Holly Springs” tours that bring visitors from all over.
“These tours have gained popularity over the past few years, selling out every season,” says Knecht, who established the walking tours several years ago and has added more each year. “Our tours strive to be fun and spooky but still respectful to the families and citizens who have gone before us, so they will really be of interest to Pilgrims of all ages who love history.”
Guests will gather at Hill Crest’s entrance at 8pm, Friday, April 17, to sign in and get their “spooky” evening cocktail (or mocktail, if preferred) and then meander through the historic cemetery hearing tales of its residents, some who found themselves victims of murder, mystery, and mayhem.
Grab & Go Boxed Lunches
Saturday, April 18
11:00am - 1:00pm
Tickets $10
On Saturday, April 18, the HSGC will have boxed lunches that include chicken salad, pasta salad, and pimento cheese with crackers and a croissant for $15. Grab and go at Montrose between 11 AM - 1 PM. Preorder is highly recommended.
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch for Saturday errands or as you tour homes, churches, and museums, this lunch will be convenient and yummy while supporting the HSGC’s efforts to maintain, preserve, and restore Montrose!
Queens' Ball
Saturday, April 18
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Tickets $30 single, $50 couple
The beloved Queens’ Ball, a long-standing Pilgrimage weekend tradition, returns during the 84th Annual Holly Springs Pilgrimage.
Sponsored by Woods Construction Services, this special evening celebrates the 2026 Pilgrimage Court with a night of music, dancing, dining, and fellowship.
Guests are invited to gather at historic Montrose for an elegant evening featuring live entertainment by The Handsome Jimmies band, local food favorites by HSGC members, and a silent auction with a variety of exciting items.
The bar will be a cash bar with 1 complimentary drink ticket for the single ticket and 2 complimentary drink tickets for the couple ticket (must be over 21).
We will have a lot of great items in our silent auction that you will not want to miss out on!
We encourage folks of all ages to come out to celebrate our Pilgrimage Royalty, a beloved event, and enjoy community fellowship!
Sponsored by Woods Construction Services
Southern Sunday Brunch
Sponsored by Air & Heat Services
Sunday, April 19
11:00am - 1:00pm
Tickets $25
Join us for a Southern Sunday Brunch with a touch of sweet ‘Nola Jazz on Sunday, April 19 from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
The lulling sound of brass will blow in from the front porch of Montrose where you’ll be greeted with a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary.
We will be serving a plateful of southern breakfast staples with flavorful favorites from ‘Nola. There will be a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar if you would like to purchase additional drink tickets.
Brunch is come and go from 11am to 1pm
Tickets should be purchased in advance as limited tickets are available.
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Montrose will be open for touring to brunch ticket holders.
Tour tickets are available for purchase at the door, $10, for those who wish to tour but are not attending the brunch.
