Winterfest at Tryon International powered by Stuller Power Solutions features a dazzling drive-through light show, ice skating, and a Winterfest Village weekends in December with holiday attractions, kids activities, live music and performances, and so much more. Read more below!

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Show:

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.

Time: 6pm-10pm

Ice Skating:

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.

Thursdays: 3pm - 8pm

Fridays: 3pm - approximately 9pm

Saturdays: 10am - approximately 9pm

Sundays: noon - approximately 8pm

Breakfast with Santa:

Breakfast with Santa presented by Boyd Automotive 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.

Seatings: 8, 9:30, & 11:30am

Adults: $39

Kids 5-14: $18

4&U: FREE

Winterfest Village Entertainment and Performances:

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!

Fridays-Sundays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Kids’ Wristbands: $10 Fridays & Sundays, $12 Saturdays

Wristbands grant access to:

Smile with Santa presented by Nth Degree Orthodontics

Santa Meet-and-Greet & Photo Booth

Home with the Whos presented by Highland Design & Construction

Meet-and-Greet experience

Little Elves Playground presented by St. Luke’s Hospital

Bounce Houses - including a bouncy obstacle course!

Tryon Minis Reindeer Training Stable presented by Tryon Horse & Home

Meet-and-Greet experience

Carousel Rides presented by Tryon Cares

FREE to Access:

Starry Night Stage presented by Marthaler Jewelers

Live Music - Legends Plaza

Rockin’ Around the Ring with WTZQ

Live Music - Tryon Stadium Stage

Light up the Night presented by Duke Energy

Giant Ornament Photo Op in Tryon Stadium

Coffee & Cocoa presented by Van Winkle Law Firm

Concession Trailer in Tryon Stadium

Tryon Legends Christmas Tree presented by Pavillon

Photo Op in Legends Plaza

Unwrap the Holidays presented by Tryon International Promenade

Giant Present Photo Op in Tryon Stadium

Hobby Horse Play Area presented by Young Rider

Christmas Bar in Tryon Stadium

Strolling Character Performances

Shopping Booths

80s Glam NYE 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

Date:

November 17, 2023 - January 01, 2024

Location:

Tryon International Equestrian Center

25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring, NC 28756.

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