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\"Winterfest<\/a>

Singing trees greet guests at Tioga Downs each year during Winterfest. (File Photo \/ Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

Winterfest, a free holiday celebration for the entire family, returned to Tioga Downs Casino Resort, located in Nichols, N.Y. on Friday evening, Nov. 23.<\/p>\n

Scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and running through Dec. 22, Tioga Downs\u2019 Annual Winterfest offers a spectacular ride-through light show by horse-drawn carriage, sponsored by Jim\u2019s RV, a kiddie train ride, photo opportunities, and much more. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Events and activities throughout the season include a free Love-N-Stuff Bear Factory on Dec. 1. This fun event begins at 5 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m. or while supplies last. It will be open to kids 14 and under. There will be a variety of \u201canimals\u201d that kids can choose from including bears, bunnies, owls, dragons, and reindeer.<\/p>\n

On Friday, Dec. 14, there will be a \u201cMeet and Greet\u201d with Santa and a Wreath Contest. Santa will greet children from 5 to 8 p.m. and will be up on the stage in Mutuels. Guests can take photos and are encouraged to bring letters for Santa.<\/p>\n

Guests can bring in their wreaths beginning on Dec. 8 until Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. to the Player\u2019s Club. Please provide your own hook to hang the wreath. Judging will be announced at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 14, and prizes will be awarded in the amount of $500 for first place, $300 for second place, ant $200 for third place. Store-bought decorated wreaths will not be accepted and you must be a Player\u2019s Club member to participate.<\/p>\n

The fan-favorite Holiday \u201cLighted Tractor\u201d Parade is scheduled for Dec. 15. The parade will take place at 6 p.m., and first place will win $1,000 and a trophy, second place will win $500 and a trophy, and third place will win $300 and a trophy. To register, contact them by visiting www.tiogadowns.com\/about-us\/contact\/. Deadline for submission is Dec. 8, 2018. Must be a Player\u2019s Club member to participate.<\/p>\n

Sanphy Strings Orchestra will perform from 4 to 7:30 p.m., and during the Holiday Parade breaks.<\/p>\n

On Dec. 21, Sha Na Na Rockin Christmas will offer two shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Hotel Event Center. Tickets are $20 and available at the Tioga Downs Gift Shop and ticketmaster.com. <\/p>\n

Judging for Tioga Downs\u2019 Outrageous Sweater Contest begins at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 22; with registration beginning at 7 p.m. Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded. <\/p>\n

Also this year at Tioga Downs will be a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Contest. Guests can bring in their trees beginning on Dec. 1 until Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. to the Player\u2019s Club. They will be on display on the stage in Mutuels. Trees should be no taller than 16 inches. Judging will be announced at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. Prizes awarded include $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. Must be a Player\u2019s Club member to participate.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t miss the Crazy Sweater Contest on Dec. 22. The event will take place in Coasters Sports Bar. First place is $500, second place is $300, and third place is $200. Registration will begin at 7 p.m. and judging will be announced at 8:30 p.m. Must be a Player\u2019s Club member to participate.<\/p>\n

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

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