Winter Fest OC-OC Fair and Event Center

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All-New Entertainment, Attractions, Food, Drinks and More at Southern California’s Largest Winter Festival; See Santa & his Reindeer fly over the Orange County Fairgrounds

Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s favorite annual holiday tradition, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center December 19th through January 5th. Enjoy 18 days of affordable fun with the Orange County Fairgrounds transformed into a massive winter wonderland of “wintery” attractions and live entertainment. Winter Fest OC features a redesigned outdoor ice-skating rink trail in the middle of the fairgrounds, ice tubing down the nine-lane 150-foot long Snowflake Summit, real snow at Penny’s Snow Play & Slides with fresh snow blown in daily, with seasonal food and drinks for date nights, girl’s night out and family fun.

Winter Fest OC will debut its fifth consecutive year bringing “Winter to the OC” with new food, entertainment and attractions designed for all ages. Guests can enjoy classic winter treats in the all new Yowie’s Sweet Shoppe, visit Victorian holiday shops and enjoy tea and scones at SoCal Dicken’s Village, dance into the night with live bands at Hussong’s Cantina, or sing their heart out to their favorite live tribute bands in the Hangar Building. Each night at 6 p.m., the all new Winter Fest After Dark comes alive with live music, dancing, drink specials and more. 

Early Bird admission tickets to Winter Fest OC starting at only $10, and select value packages including season passes valid for all 18 days are available now for a limited time for only $1 per day at WinterFestOC.com. Plus, reserve your private party space now, while dates and times last, starting at only $69 per session. 

EVERY ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDES:

• Unlimited ice tubing down Snowflake Summit’s 150-foot, 8 lane mountain of ice

• Snow Play area with real snow blown in daily – expanded this year!

• Stroll through two million light pathway and explore new holiday themed lands.

• Nightly tree lighting celebration with parade of Winter Fest characters, snow flurries, fireworks and flying Santa and his Reindeer until he returns to the North Pole

• SoCal Dicken’s Village

• Model Train Exhibit

• Winter Fest themed bounce houses and slides for kids

• The world’s largest walk-through ornament and rocking horse

• Craft making and games

• Daily entertainment including live bands, magic shows and strolling entertainment

• Character live shows and meet and greets from popular cartoons

• Little Elves (Toddler) play area

• Santa’s petting zoo

• Snowboard Simulator

• Santa meet & greet through Christmas Eve

Additional attractions and experiences with an additional fee include:

• Ice Skating on a full-size outdoor rink

• Candy Cane carnival with more than 30 rides, attractions and games

• Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Dec. 19-Dec. 24 only)

ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS:

NIGHTLY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, FIREWORKS & SANTA FLYING OVER THE FAIRGROUNDS

Each night at 5:30pm, Winter Fest OC will celebrate with a parade of Winter Fest characters, featuring Mayor Frost, Mrs. Claus, the Ice Princess, Penny the Penguin, carolers, Toy Soldiers on stilts, and elves. With the Winter Fest characters circled around the 30-foot-tall Christmas tree, Mayor Frost will light the Christmas tree and thrill the crowd with fireworks, snow flurries, and a surprise appearance from Santa and his Reindeer flying overhead through Christmas Eve. Don’t miss Santa and his reindeer fly over the fairgrounds at it will be limited to the first six days (Dec. 19 – 24) of Winter Fest OC, prior to his return to the North Pole.

VIP RINK-SIDE CABANAS

Private, ice rink-side VIP cabanas start at only $69 per session, creating a special destination for holiday office parties, birthday parties, family retreats or date nights. Each cabana will accommodate two to 10 people and can adapt to fit parties of up to 100 guests. The VIP cabanas offer exclusive menus with seasonally-inspired food, cocktails, a private ice rink entrance and private servers. Reserve your cabana today as space is very limited. * Does NOT include admission or ice skating session.

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION

New Years Eve, Winter Fest OC plans to drop the inaugural Orange Ball and light up the sky with fireworks, cover band and a not-to-miss 1,000 balloon drop at midnight. For families looking for a fun experience to ring in the New Year, a special countdown, drop of the inaugural Orange Ball, 1,000 balloon drop, cover band and fireworks will be celebrated at 6pm. No additional fee for New Years Eve Celebration, it is included in your December 31 admission ticket or season pass.

Peppa Pig • Meet and Greet

December 25, 26 & 27, 2019

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