WINTERFEST AT CALIFORNIA’S GREAT AMERICA OPENS NOVEMBER 29
Entire Park Transformed for Holiday Spectacular Featuring Ice Skating and Millions of Lights The Bay Area’s favorite holiday tradition, WinterFest at California’s Great America, opened for the 2019 holiday season on Friday, Nov. 29 and will welcome guests on select nights through Dec. 31. The five-week celebration will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with daily operations Dec. 19–23 and 26–31.
During WinterFest, Great America is completely transformed into a winter wonderland where guests can ice skate in front of the iconic Carousel Columbia, admire stunning displays of lights and décor throughout the entire park, watch festive live holiday shows, experience more than 60 rides and attractions, and enjoy scrumptious holiday fare at numerous dining locations. Additional holiday experiences include cozy and serene horse and carriage rides in the park, allowing guests a touch of nostalgia as they enjoy their WinterFest evening.
New for 2019, three additional rides have been added to the WinterFest lineup, including Drop Tower, The Grizzly, and the aerial gondola ride Delta Flyer/Eagle’s Flight. Barney Oldfield Speedway, Great America’s classic antique car ride, will return during WinterFest as “Twelve Days of Christmas,” allowing drivers to wind their way through fanciful light displays depicting all 12 scenes of the beloved carol.
WinterFest will be open for New Year’s Eve, offering families a new way to ring in the New Year in a family-friendly environment. The celebration will include a fireworks show, live bands, and DJs throughout the park and will culminate in a special midnight countdown.
During the holiday season, 10 uniquely decorated areas will guide guests through WinterFest where they can gaze at 20-foot-tall candy canes in Candy Cane Lane, marvel at a larger-than-life gingerbread house in Gingerbread Village and enjoy the warm glow of soft white lights in Hometown Square. Among nine live shows are a nightly tree lighting of a 65-foot-tall Christmas tree, a roving cable car of jolly carolers, the fan-favorite “It’s Christmas, Snoopy!” ice skating show and more. More than 20-holiday crafters will showcase their talents in an artisan village with handmade holiday gifts for sale.
Specialty holiday sweets and treats will be served throughout WinterFest, including smoked turkey legs, gourmet hot chocolate, frosted churros and more.
Single-day tickets are available online, and admission to WinterFest is included with a 2019 or 2020 Gold Pass, Platinum Pass or Pre-K Pass. 2020 Gold Season Passes are currently available online and include unlimited visits to California’s Great America and Gilroy Gardens, admission to Halloween Haunt and WinterFest, free season-long Great America parking, early entry into South Bay Shores waterpark, discounts on select meals and merchandise and bring-a-friend discount offers.
About California’s Great America and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company: California’s Great America is a 100-acre theme and waterpark located in Santa Clara, Calif. As Northern California’s premier amusement park, featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, and the South Bay Shores waterpark, California’s Great America is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. California’s Great America is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. For more information, visit www.cedarfair.com.
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