Join ABC11 for IPREO Raleigh Winterfest on December 6
ABC11 is a proud sponsor of Ipreo Raleigh Winterfest, a 10-week holiday event in downtown Raleigh, organized by the City of Raleigh and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
The Ice Rink
The crown jewel of Winterfest is the ice skating rink, which opened early again this year to help downtown visitors ring in the holiday season.
Dates: November 22 - February 1 (times vary)
Location: City Plaza at the 400 block of Fayetteville St.
Admission: $9 for adults and children
Throughout the season, the rink will host special programming to enhance the outdoor holiday experience. For details, visit www.RaleighWinterfest.com.
The Festival
On Saturday, December 6 from 3-10 p.m. (rain or shine!), Fayetteville Street will transform into a winter wonderland complete with Santa's village, a carousel, a sledding hill, horse-drawn carriage rides -- and, of course, the ice rink. At 7 p.m., Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane will light up a 40-foot holiday tree with 14,000 LED lights.
There will also be exciting live performances featuring this year's headliner, Grammy-award winning bluegrass legend Peter Rowan.
Adults can socialize at the popular beer and wine garden. This year the festival is introducing Taste of Downtown, with a variety of cuisine form downtown Raleigh eateries, and the Gingerbread House Tent, where you can marvel over creative candied creations and vote for your three favorites.
Festivalgoers can also help spread holiday cheer to children in need. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at the gate, and you'll receive one free Winterfest ride ticket.
Click here to volunteer to help at the event.
For more information, visit www.RaleighWinterfest.com.
