Winter Fest OC is set to return to the OC Fair & Event Center on November 27, bringing a new holiday light trail and other expanded attractions. Organizers have announced the seasonal festival will operate through January 3, 2027, offering a range of activities for its 12th year at the venue.
The centerpiece of this year's additions is a new holiday light trail. This trail will guide visitors through several themed areas, including the Peppermint Tunnel, the Singing Forest, the Aurora Snowfall Walk, the Light Field, Grand Cove, and the Evergreen Tunnel. According to PSQ Productions, which produces the event, admission to the light trail will be included with general admission tickets.
Beyond the new light experience, Winter Fest OC will also introduce a 20,000-square-foot Bounce Land. This attraction will feature climbing areas, obstacle courses, and various slides. A pass for Bounce Land will also grant access to Polar Putt Putt, a nine-hole miniature golf course.
Returning attractions include the nine-lane Snowflake Summit ice tubing slide and an outdoor ice skating rink. Attendees can also expect traditional snow play areas, carnival rides and games, opportunities for visits with Santa, and a schedule of live entertainment throughout the festival's run.
For those seeking a more exclusive experience, organizers are offering private fireside igloos, which can accommodate groups of up to 10 people. A VIP Lounge will also be available for Platinum Pass holders.
Mark Entner, CEO of PSQ Productions, commented on the event's return, stating, "The holiday season is all about creating special moments with the people you love." Entner also noted that this year's festival aims to make the experience more accessible for families through flexible admission passes.
Early-bird ticket prices will be available for purchase through November 10. Organizers have indicated that admission passes will allow purchasers to select their specific visit date after their tickets have been acquired.
The festival will be located at the OC Fair & Event Center, situated at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, and will open to the public on November 27. The event's extended schedule will provide multiple opportunities for residents to visit through the holiday season and into the new year, concluding on January 3, 2027.
