Winterfest Opening Weekend | December 4–6

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Winterfest Opening Weekend December 4–6

Cowboy Christmas, Breakfast with Santa, Igloo Dining & WNC Comedy Benefit

Kick off Winterfest Presented by Coca-Cola at Tryon International with a full weekend of holiday entertainment, seasonal experiences, shopping, dining and family fun.

December 4–6, 2026 • Cowboy Christmas • Breakfast with Santa • Igloo Dining • Stand Up For The Hollers WNC Comedy Benefit

Parking & General Admission: $10 per vehicle | Pay upon arrival

There is no separate general admission ticket required. Park once, then explore Winterfest throughout Tryon International. Many activities and entertainment are included with your $10 parking, while select experiences may be reserved separately.

FEATURED OPENING WEEKEND EXPERIENCES

Make the most of Opening Weekend with some of Winterfest’s featured experiences and special events.

COWBOY CHRISTMAS

Celebrate Opening Weekend with Western holiday entertainment in Tryon Stadium.

Friday–Sunday 6:15–7:15 PM nightly

Cowboy Christmas is included with your $10 parking. No additional ticket required.

Breakfast with Santa

Start your Saturday with breakfast and a special visit from Santa.

Saturday, Dec. 5 8 AM + 10:30 AM seatings

RESERVE BREAKFAST

Winterfest Igloo Dining

Reserve your own private dining igloo outside the Silver Spoon Saloon for a cozy 90-minute Winterfest experience with family and friends.

Friday–Sunday | 11 AM–10:30 PM Last seating: 9 PM $75 per igloo | 90 minutes

Additional food and beverages are available separately.

RESERVE YOUR IGLOO

Stand Up for the Hollers

Join us Saturday night for an evening of comedy supporting Rebuilding Hollers and continued Hurricane Helene recovery efforts across Western North Carolina.

Saturday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 PM The Summit | Doors open at 6:30 PM

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Wreath Making Workshop

Create your own holiday wreath during this hands-on Winterfest workshop.

Saturday + Sunday 5–7:30 PM

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

HOW TO EXPERIENCE WINTERFEST

1. ARRIVE & PARK

General Admission & Parking is $10 per vehicle and is paid when you arrive at Tryon International. No advance parking pass is needed.

2. EXPLORE WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your $10 parking includes access to Opening Weekend entertainment and activities, including:

• Cowboy Christmas Tryon Stadium 6:15–7:15 PM nightly

• Photos & Letters with Santa 5–9 PM nightly

• Grinch Meet & Greet with Cindy Lou 5–9 PM nightly

• Charity Tree Walk 5–9 PM nightly

• North Pole Train Ride 5–9 PM nightly

• Face Painting 5–8 PM nightly

• Roaming Holiday Performers 5–9 PM nightly

WINTERFEST MARKET

Shop seasonal vendors and holiday finds throughout Opening Weekend.

• Friday, Dec. 4: 2–9 PM

• Saturday, Dec. 5: 12–9 PM

• Sunday, Dec. 6: 12–6 PM

MAKE A DAY OF IT

Come early, find your Christmas tree, shop the Winterfest Market, enjoy dining throughout Tryon International and stay into the evening for holiday entertainment.

D&B Christmas Tree Farm

Thursday–Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM

Whether you visit for a few hours or spend the day with us, Opening Weekend gives you plenty of ways to experience Winterfest.

EXPLORE ALL WINTERFEST EXPERIENCES