Winterfest powered by Stuller Power Solutions Kicks Off November 17
Winterfest at Tryon International powered by Stuller Power Solutions features a dazzling drive-through light show EVERY NIGHT November 17-January 1, ice skating November 24-January 1, and a Winterfest Village weekends in December with holiday attractions, kids activities, live music and performances, and so much more. Before Winterfest Village weekends get underway, Thanksgiving Weekend features an extensive lineup of events and entertainment that you won’t want to miss. Read more below!
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show
Daily 6-10pm | November 17-January 1
Load up your vehicle with friends and family and take a cruise through the fan-favorite Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show! Featuring hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights dancing to the tune of holiday classics on your car radio, this immersive experience has become a holiday tradition for many. Tickets are per carload, available online or at the gate.
Ice Skating
Thursdays-Sundays, Assorted Times | November 24-January 1
Twirl and glide into the holidays with the Ice Skating Rink in the renowned Tryon Stadium! Themed skates, live music and more will make each experience special.
Reservations include one hour of skating time, with skate rentals included. Outside skates are permitted as well. Open to ages 4 and up. Reserve skating time slots in advance online, or purchase at the gate as available. Closing times each day are subject to change.
Thursdays: 3pm - 8pm
Fridays: 3pm - approximately 9pm
Saturdays: 10am - approximately 9pm
Sundays: noon - approximately 8pm
Christmas Market
11am-5pm | November 24-26
Free and open to the public! Shop for everyone on your list this holiday season, with diverse offerings from local and artisan vendors so your shopping will support handcrafted goods and local entrepreneurs. While you shop, let the kids enjoy ice skating, live music, concessions and more!
Vendors:
4 Seasons Photos
Bag Lady’s Bags
Cocoa Collections
CTM Designs
Dapper Darling
Diane’s Wreath Designs
Hendersonville Toy Company
Girl in a Barn Leather
Hawleywood Designs
Kimberly Renee Studio
Little Things Mean A Lot
NM Mosaics
Round Bottom Farm
Scentsy
South of Uptown
The River Goat
TLS Global Group
Breakfast with Santa
November 24, 25 | December 2, 9, 16, & 23
Seatings: 8am, 9:30am, & 11:30am
Breakfast with Santa will be hosted in The Ridge (Third Floor, International Pavilion) select dates from 8am-1pm, with opportunities to interact with Santa himself while enjoying a delicious kid-friendly buffet of breakfast favorites as well as adult favorites. Reservations are required in advance for each time slot.
Adults: $39 | Kids 5-14: $18 | 4&U: FREE
Dinner with Santa
November 24, 6-9pm
NEW for 2023, an exclusive VIP experience with the big man himself in Legends Club! This delicious buffet includes beer and wine for the adults and special cocktails available for purchase separately, and also gives you the best seat in the house for the Firefly Drone Show at 7pm! Reservations required in advance.
Adults: $90 | 12-17: $75 | 12&U: $55
Thanksgiving Weekend:
Thanksgiving Weekend at Tryon International hosts a huge lineup of events and activities to ramp up the Winterfest powered by Stuller Power Solutions festivities! Thursday will feature a Thanksgiving Brunch with four seatings available by reservation in advance. Take-away packages are also available by reservation in advance for a hassle-free holiday! In addition to the nightly drive-through light show, catch the opening weekend of Ice Skating in Tryon Stadium, classic holiday favorite movies screening at 5pm on the Jumbotron at 5pm Friday and Saturday, as well as the return of the Firefly Drone Show at 7pm on Friday, November 24th!
Before the sun sets and the lights come on, there’s plenty of holiday fun to enjoy in the daytime, too: Breakfast with Santa will take place Friday and Saturday morning with advance reservations required. Producer and actress Christy Cashman, author of “The Truth About Horses” will host a book signing in the Unique Boutique from 12-3pm Friday and Saturday afternoons. Darin and Brook Aldridge will be joining us on the Legends Plaza stage Saturday from 1-2pm and 3-4pm, and the ever-popular Christmas Market will be available from 11am-5pm Friday through Sunday. NEW for 2023, a special edition of Dinner with Santa will be hosted Friday, November 24th.
Winterfest Village Entertainment & Performances
Fridays-Sundays 5-9pm | Dec 1-17 & 19-23
The biggest holiday icons await you in the Winterfest Village! People of all ages can snap a photo, share a laugh, and make memories with famous Christmas characters. From live music to yummy treats, carousel rides to shops and more, Winterfest Village holds magic around every corner, for all ages. Parents do NOT need a wristband to accompany their children!
Kids’ Wristbands: $10 Fridays & Sundays, $12 Saturdays
Wristbands grant access to:
Santa Meet-and-Greet & Photo Booth
Grinch & Whoville experience
Bounce Houses - including a bouncy obstacle course!
Carousel Rides
Tryon Minis meet-and-greet
FREE:
Live music
Strolling Character Performances
Entry to Christmas Bar in Tryon Stadium
Kids area in Tryon Stadium - including Hobby Horse play area
New Year’s Eve with Lazr Luvr:
Live at Tryon International: Lazr Luvr. Popped collars, teased hair, fingerless gloves, and the BEST tributes to timeless favorites. You’re not going to want to miss this NYE event, complete with a FREE champagne toast at midnight for all guests over 21! Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drink specials will be available, with on-site lodging packages so you can make a night of it! Tickets are available online, as well as available at the door.
Live music: 10pm-1am
Admission: $35/person
Location: The Ridge, International Pavilion
Pro Tips & Parking:
Parking will be $10/car for Fridays-Saturdays 4-9pm starting Thanksgiving Weekend, with a portion of each parking fee going to a local nonprofit. FREE shuttles are available from all parking areas to Legends Plaza.
For the shortest wait times when viewing the Drive-Through Light Show, we recommend:
Choose a weekday to tour the lights and come back on the weekend for Winterfest Village fun!
Book your light show tickets online in advance for the smoothest entry process AND a discount.
Light show lines are always longest right at the beginning of the show - expect shorter lines after 7:30pm.
Light show lines are generally shorter on Fridays and Sundays compared to Saturdays.
The light show looks SPECTACULAR in the rain - and the lines tend to be short! Once you’ve toured the lights, come visit the General Store for a hot cocoa and other warm treats, or stop in one of our restaurants for a delicious dinner.