If you’re looking to take in the holiday season via a brief road trip, consider seeing the Baird Family Christmas Light Display, in rural Montgomery County. Jack Baird has been adding to, and updating the display, since the first display was lit-up about 45 years ago. The family began to work on this year’s display began around the first of October.

This year’s display was first opened to the public on Saturday. Jack Baird says making sure everything is working on the nearly one-quarter of a mile light and display show, is a constant challenge.

Jack Baird checks on the lights during this 2106 file photo from the Baird Facebook page.

When you come to see the display, you’ll stay in your car and be able to drive around to see all the details. The lights are turned on when it turns dark, and remain on until 10-p.m., each night, through New Year’s night. One of Jack’s favorite, new displays to be on the lookout for, is a 14-foot horse and carriage with moving feet and wheels.

The display – which can be seen for miles can be found four-miles west/southwest of Elliott. The address is 1233 E Avenue, rural Red Oak. If there’s severe weather, like a blizzard. The family will notify the media so no one gets caught in a storm. A donation box is available to help with the costs of the display. Baird says all contributions to are put toward the repair/replacement of the lights and for new additions each year. For more information, follow Baird’s Christmas Lights on Facebook.