canterbury village

Name

canterbury village

Website

https://canterburyvillage.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Hospitality

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Iconic Architecture & Signature Buildings (Cathedrals, Palaces, Castles) (THAJACAE)

Keywords

• Event venue rentals
• Seasonal festivals
• Shopping village
• Wedding banquet hall
• Cider mill dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Orion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed events including Halloween Stroll, Holiday Stroll, Medieval Faire, Dino & Dragon Stroll, Easter Eggstravaganza, and other festivals. Pricing varies by event from $3-$74.99 per person.
2. Retail Shop Rentals: Leasing of retail space to small boutiques and businesses within the village. The village hosts numerous small shops including Yates Cider Mill, Fae Fantasies, Thrifty & Thriving, All Natural Hippie, and others.
3. Food & Beverage Sales: On-site food and beverage operations including Yates Cider Mill, The Village Smokehouse, Diner 55, C-Pub bar, and various food vendors at events.
4. Castle Venue Rentals: The Canterbury Castle serves as an event venue for private events including weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, and themed dinner shows. Spaces include King Richard Ballroom and various dining rooms.
5. Parking Fees: Free parking is offered for most events, though some premium events may have associated parking fees or donations requested.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Canterbury Village operates a 21-acre historic destination property in Lake Orion, Michigan combining a boutique shopping village, the Canterbury Castle event venue, Yates Cider Mill and on-site restaurants, and a year-round calendar of ticketed seasonal festivals and themed events. It generates revenue from event ticket sales, castle venue rentals for weddings and private events, on-site food and beverage sales, and commercial lease income from boutique shops operating on the grounds.

Product overview

Canterbury Village is a historic 21-acre shopping village and event venue in Lake Orion, Michigan. The offering is structured as a unified destination venue combining retail shops, restaurants, and event spaces. Key products include the Canterbury Castle banquet facility for weddings and private events, the village shopping area with multiple boutiques and Yates Cider Mill, and a rotating calendar of seasonal signature events including the Holiday Stroll, Halloween Stroll, Medieval Faire, Dino & Dragon experiences, food festivals (BBQ & Bacon Fest, Pickle Fest, Taco & Tequila Fest, Oktoberfest), and family activities like the Wonderland Lantern Stroll and Dino Egg Drop. The venue also operates a community food pantry and offers commercial lease spaces for small businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canterbury Castle Venue Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of thousands of dollars donated to local charities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lake Orion Lions ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2026Annual Charity Car Show organized by the Lake Orion Lions Club. The 3rd annual event in 2026 raises funds for community causes through the Lions Club organization.
• GMC Corvette SetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2026Annual Corvette Fest hosted by GMC Corvette Set. The event has been running for 21 years and raises money for Leader Dogs For the Blind through donations and silent auction proceeds.
• MADD Michigan (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026Move With MADD Scavenger Hunt event hosted at Canterbury Village. MADD Michigan organizes this signature fundraising event to raise awareness and funds to end impaired driving.
• OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2026Annual Walk for Warmth charity event hosted at Canterbury Village. OLHSA organizes and runs the fundraising walk supporting emergency services for neighbors in need. The event has been held for 36 years at the venue.
• Wedding Vendor PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 June 2025Bridal Open House events feature partner vendors including Special Moments Photography, DJ SuperFUNk Jen, Yates Cider Mill, Revival Salon, and Shutter Box Photo Booth for wedding services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bronner's Christmas Wonderland: Frankenmuth, MI-based destination retailer and Christmas attraction combining themed retail with seasonal experiences. Highly comparable to Canterbury Village as a Michigan destination combining retail shops, dining, and immersive seasonal events on a single campus.
• Frankenmuth River Place Shops: Frankenmuth, MI outlet-style shopping complex with events, dining, and family attractions. Comparable as a Michigan destination combining boutique retail, food & beverage, and special events designed for family tourism.
• Sauder Village: Archbold, OH historic destination village featuring shops, dining, lodging, and seasonal heritage events on a large campus. Closely mirrors Canterbury Village's mix of historic grounds, retail shops, restaurants, and a recurring event calendar.
• Greenfield Village (The Henry Ford): Dearborn, MI outdoor history museum and attraction featuring historic buildings, dining, shopping, rides, and signature seasonal events. Comparable as a Michigan destination experience combining historic site, retail/dining, and ticketed event programming.
• Castle Noel: Medina, OH castle-themed Christmas and entertainment attraction offering immersive themed experiences, private events, and gift shop. Directly comparable to Canterbury Castle's themed-dinner shows and castle-venue private event positioning.
• Yankee Candle Flagship Store: South Deerfield, MA destination retail complex featuring themed holiday rooms, animatronic displays, dining, and immersive experiences alongside retail. Comparable model of destination venue combining specialty retail with themed attraction experiences.
• Frankenmuth / Bavarian Inn Restaurant: Frankenmuth, MI family-owned destination combining hotel, restaurant, banquet facilities, and shopping. Highly comparable as a Michigan family destination with year-round event programming, dining, private venue rentals, and themed retail.

Broad incumbents

• Michigan's Adventure: Muskegon, MI regional amusement park owned by Cedar Fair offering rides, water park, and seasonal events. Comparable as a Michigan family entertainment destination with seasonal ticketed events, though focused on rides rather than retail/dining village.
• Cedar Point: Sandusky, OH major regional amusement park and resort destination with seasonal events, lodging, and F&B. Comparable as a multi-day ticketed destination entertainment operator in the broader Great Lakes region, though at significantly larger scale.
• Kalahari Resorts: Sandusky, OH (and other locations) destination resort combining water park, themed attractions, dining, retail, and event spaces. Comparable as an integrated destination entertainment, dining, and events venue, though with lodging as a core offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CanterburyVillage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olde-world-canterbury-village

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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