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🎄Oglebay Annual Winter Festival Of Lights

Nov. 6 - Jan. 10

November 14, 2020

Beginning in 1985, the Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay in Wheeling, WV has grown into one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, attracting more than one million visitors each year. Identified as one of the top light displays in the United States by countless travel companies and media outlets, the Winter Festival of Lights features 300 acres of twinkling lights over a six-mile drive. The dazzling display includes 90 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights.

WesBanco, Inc., a Wheeling, West Virginia based multi-state bank holding company, is once again the presenting sponsor of the Winter Festival of Lights. 

Admission is free, but with a $25 donation, guests will receive a Winter Festival of Lights season pass and more than $25 in money-saving coupons redeemable at various attractions throughout Oglebay Park.

New in 2020:

  • Sounds Of The Season - experience the Winter Festival of Lights like never before as your favorite displays come to life through the magic of sound!
    Follow the music notes on the Festival of Lights route map to discover 12 new audio experiences. 
  • Green Monster Display - he’s a mean one, and you’ll find him at the Festival of Lights. Keep an eye out for our newest displays featuring your favorite devious Green Monster.
  • Magical Mansion Show - Prepare to be dazzled as Oglebay’s iconic mansion comes alive nightly from 6 – 11:45 p.m. with an animated 5-minute light show choreographed to your favorite holiday hits!

For information about the Winter Festival of Lights, visit www.oglebay.com/lights.