Winter WonderFEST brings family fun to Southern Delaware with a dazzling light show and new Christmas Village including a carnival, live music, skating and holiday workshops for all ages.
The dazzling light show that will light up Cape Henlopen State Park is just one of the many Winter WonderFEST attractions bringing new excitement to the Cape Region for the 2016 holiday season.
"DASHING THRU THE SHOW" 5-K FUN RUN & WALK KICKS OFF "WINTER WONDERFEST" ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Holiday lovers will have a unique opportunity to experience the "Light Spectacular" l up close and in person when they participate in a special 5-K run & 2-mile walk at Cape Henlopen State Park on Friday, Nov. 18. Gates open at 5pm; Run & Walk at 6pm. Immediately following the 5-K, all of the Run & Walk participants, along with Winter WonderFEST sponsors, are invited to attend the opening night party at Lewes' Crooked Hammock Brewery, one of the local brands at LaVida Hospitality Group.
LIGHT SHOW CAR TOURS BEGIN SATURDAY, NOV. 19 AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK
Park gates open at 5pm.
Subsequent dates for "Light Spectacular" are Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24 to Sunday. Nov. 27. In December, Thursdays thru Sundays, Dec. 1-4; Dec. 8-11; Dec. 15-18.
Beginning Dec. 22, "Light Spectacular" will take place every evening through Jan 1, 2017, including Christmas and New Years Day.
Admission to "Light Spectacular" is $15 for cars, $30 for vans, and $50 for buses. Single vehicle tickets will be available online beginning in October. Discounts are available in advance for groups bringing multiple vehicles. More information is available at www.wonderfestde.org.
"CHRISTMAS VILLAGE" WINTER CARNIVAL COMMUNITY GRAND OPENING FRIDAY, NOV. 25 AT CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY
Kids will love the giant ferris wheel and other rides along the Carnival Midway. This is the perfect stop before or after experiencing the Light Spectacular show in Cape Henlopen State Park.
The Christmas Village also includes a special "i-Rink" on the ferry grounds for ice skating, plus indoor holiday workshops, live music, a strolling Santa, and carnival games for all ages. Delicious hot chocolate will also be available to chase away the chill.
Opening weekend for "Christmas Village" Winter Carnival is Fri., & Sat. Nov 25 & 26. The event also runs Fri. & Sat., Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, and Fri., Dec. 23through Sun., Jan1, including Christmas Day and New Years Day.
For Christmas Village events and activities see the weekly updates at www.wonderfestde.org
Proceeds from Winter WonderFEST will be distributed by non-profit Festival of Cheer, Inc., to support a variety of charitable causes serving those residing in and visiting Sussex Co. Delaware. (less) ... Read more
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