Winterfest looks a little different in 2026. There will not be a drive-through light show this year.

Instead, we’re bringing the Saturday Night Lights-style experience to Winterfest all weekend long, every weekend in December. Park once and explore a walkable holiday experience filled with included activities, entertainment, shopping, dining and the Foothills Humane Society Charity Tree Walk, a festive path of decorated trees and lights woven through the vendor area.

From there, make the visit your own with add-on experiences like ice skating, Breakfast with Santa, igloo dining, workshops and other special events.

Winterfest takes place

• December 4–6

• December 11–13

• December 18–23

D&B Christmas Tree Farm opens the week before Thanksgiving, and ice skating begins on Black Friday, so there are ways to start celebrating before the official Winterfest weekends begin.

Winterfest is designed to be easy to enjoy as a full evening out. Parking is $10 per vehicle and includes access to a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment. From there, guests can choose to add paid experiences like ice skating, Breakfast with Santa, igloo dining, workshops and select special events.

Your Winterfest parking fee includes access to Photos & Letters with Santa, Meet the Grumpy Green Guy, the Circle M Ranch Petting Zoo during select dates, Tryon Stadium activations and other included entertainment throughout the property.

Paid experiences can be added separately to build out your visit.

Not at all. Families will find plenty to do, but Winterfest is also designed for date nights and adults looking for a festive evening out. Igloo dining, live music, holiday shopping, seasonal workshops, dining and special events make it easy to build a more grown-up Winterfest visit too.

Take a festive stroll down Vendor Row and enjoy a collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees! Each vendor will showcase a unique tree, and you can vote for your favorite. Every $1 donated equals one vote, with all proceeds benefiting the Foothills Humane Society.

Ice skating is $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12, with skate rentals included. Advance reservations are recommended, especially on busier Winterfest nights.

Yes - Rentals are included with ticket

Winterfest Skating Tickets

Yes. Guests are welcome to bring their own skates, but an ice skating ticket is still required to access the rink.

Yes. Socks are required for skating and must be provided by the guest.

Winterfest includes both indoor and outdoor experiences, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

If you’re planning to ice skate, be sure to bring socks!

Guests can reserve a private igloo for a 90-minute dining experience under the Winterfest lights. Reservations are $75 per igloo and include dedicated service, a private hot chocolate bar, sweet and savory fondue and a s’mores kit for each guest. Additional food and beverages can be ordered from Tryon International restaurant menus.

The reservation includes the private 90 minute igloo experience and the following listed amenities:

Your igloo reservation includes:

• Private dining igloo for up to 6 guests

• Dedicated server

• Private hot chocolate bar

• Fondue set ( savory & sweet)

• S’mores kit for each guest

• Ability to order from any Tryon International restaurant menu

Additional restaurant food and beverages are purchased separately.

Winterfest Igloo Dining