WinterFest Returns to California’s Great America Select Dates Starting November 25
WinterFest Returns to California’s Great America Select Dates November 25 - January 1, 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Bay Area’s most immersive holiday event is returning sparkling brighter than ever before. WinterFest brings holiday cheer to California’s Great America as the park is magically transformed into a winter wonderland and holiday festival creating the most perfect backdrop for families to enjoy all the magic of the season. Spin around on a pair of ice-skate in front of the iconic Carousel Columbia, stroll the park and take in the dazzling sights, sip on a mug of crafted hot chocolate and marvel at spectacular live shows all in one place!
Enjoy live entertainment from an array of world class performers to put the spirit into your season. Park favorites including the popular, Jingle Jazz, Cool Yule Christmas and so much more.
Lights & Sights: Enter WinterFest and be transported to a whole new world as you experience warm displays of soft, ambient holiday lights. Chill out in the ice and snow or take a walk down Candy Cane Lane. Gather around to watch brilliant lights dance to festive holiday music or take a trip back to heart-warming holidays of yesteryear with traditional sights, sounds, and experiences.
Experiences & Activities: Fill your night with holiday fun like ice skating on Snow Flake Lake, write a letter to Santa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, find that perfect gift for someone special and get a family photo with the big man in red himself! These activities are an additional fee.
With more than 60 rides and holiday attractions, such as sending letters to the North Pole, checking out Santa’s workshop and baking cookies in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, and all the scrumptious holiday fare at numerous dining locations—WinterFest has something for guests of all ages and appetites. This enchanted wintery world and Christmas celebration is dominated by one of the Bay Area’s tallest Christmas trees adorned with thousands of twinkling lights accompanied by giant toy soldiers greeting guests.
If you are a Cedar Fair Platinum Passholder this event is included with your season pass. California’s Great America Gold and Platinum also have unlimited visits included with their season pass.
Winterfest GA tickets start at $29.99/ Bring a Friend Tickets start at $21.00
