Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter festival, is back for its 10th anniversary, running from November 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. This massive event transforms the center into a winter wonderland with 2 million synchronized lights, thrilling snow and ice activities, carnival rides, and immersive holiday experiences for the whole family.
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Highlights include:
- Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: The region’s largest, offering a fun, wintery experience in SoCal.
- Snow Play Area: A real, 8,000-square-foot snow area perfect for snowball fights and playing.
- 150-Foot Ice Tubing Slide: Experience fast-paced fun as you glide down Snowflake Summit.
- Expanded Carnival: Featuring both favorite and new rides, including Turbo Speed, Hawaiian Express, and The Inversion, promising thrilling experiences. The Giant Wheel offers panoramic views of Winter Fest from nearly 100 feet high.
- All-New Holiday Light Show: Featuring 2 million lights synchronized to holiday music, creating a stunning winter spectacle.
- North Pole Journey: A magical walk-through experience taking guests to the heart of holiday magic.
- Nightly Snow Flurries and Strolling Entertainment: Ensuring festive fun every night, alongside dazzling light displays and countless photo ops.
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Winter Fest OC caters to all ages, offering new experiences such as a dedicated kids' carnival and entertainment throughout the festival grounds. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, there are early bird ticket specials available until late October, with general admission priced at $29.99 for adults and $24.99 for children (ages 3-12), with no additional transaction fees.
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General admission includes access to ice tubing, the light show, snow play, nightly entertainment, and more. Additional attractions and add-ons will be available for purchase.
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Katrina Carlson, executive producer of Winter Fest OC, expressed her excitement for the event’s 10th anniversary, noting how much it has grown thanks to community support. She encourages everyone to grab tickets early for the best prices and not miss out on this winter wonderland experience.
For more information on tickets, attractions, and promotions, visit WinterFestOC.com, and follow Winter Fest OC on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube under #WinterFestOC for the latest updates.
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