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\"Winterfest

Pictured is a portion of the Tioga Downs Winterfest holiday light display, which guests will see on a horse-drawn carriage ride around the track. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

Winterfest, a free holiday celebration for the entire family, returned to Tioga Downs on Friday evening, Nov. 24.<\/p>\n

Scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting Nov. 24 and running through Dec. 23, Tioga Downs\u2019 Fourth Annual Winterfest offers a spectacular ride-through light show by horse-drawn carriage. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

At a media preview and press conference on Nov. 21, Marketing Services Manager, Jim Weed, commented, \u201cWe\u2019re changing it up this year. Winterfest will feature an all new ride-through light show experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Events and activities throughout the season include a free Love-N-Stuff Bear Factory on Nov. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., along with a \u201cletters to Santa\u201d mailbox.<\/p>\n

\"Winterfest

Guests are invited to climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage ride at the fourth annual Tioga Downs Winterfest, which will take them on a journey through a holiday light display. Winterfest is scheduled to run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

Beginning in December, an ice-sculpting contest on Dec. 1 starts at 6 p.m., a craft show runs from 2 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 2 and again on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a wreath contest begins on Dec. 1 with final judging and cash prizes awarded on Dec. 8.<\/p>\n

The fan-favorite Holiday \u201cLighted Tractor\u201d Parade is scheduled for Dec. 15 starting at 8 p.m., and on Dec. 16, a Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute offers two shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Santa will be at Tioga Downs on Dec. 17 for breakfast, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $15.99 for adults and $7.99 for children. <\/p>\n

And, not just your average ugly sweater contest, Tioga Downs\u2019 Outrageous Sweater Contest begins at 9 p.m. on Dec. 22. Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded. Concluding the holiday season on Dec. 23 will be a performance by a String Ensemble from 3 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Also at Tioga Downs, guests can partake at an Ice Bar on Dec. 1, 9 and 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. <\/p>\n

To register your vehicle or float for the Holiday Parade, contact Jim Weed at jweed@tiogadowns.com<\/a> or call (607) 699-3900, ext. 4021. Winning floats earn a cash prize for first, second and third places. Top winner takes home $1,000.<\/p>\n

For more information on Tioga Downs, visit www.tiogadowns.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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