Winterfest at The Island

Winterfest at The Island

November 21, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Make magical holiday memories at Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge! Gather with family and friends to enjoy millions of sparkling Christmas lights, festive music, holiday shopping, delicious treats, and the joy of celebrating the season together. Start a new family tradition, capture picture-perfect holiday moments, and experience the magic of Christmas in the Smoky Mountains!

Celebrate the season with our annual FREE Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert, visits with Santa Claus, and festive entertainment for the whole family. Watch The Island's spectacular Show Fountain and three choreographed 40-foot LED Christmas trees dazzle visitors with colorful lights, dancing water, and holiday music!

With FREE admission and FREE parking, The Island makes it easy to celebrate the holidays and create memories that last a lifetime!

Winterfest Holiday Lights & Show Fountain

Nightly at 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM & 9 PM

Experience the sights and sounds of the season as The Island's Show Fountain Courtyard sparkles with holiday lights and festive music! Watch our three choreographed 40-foot LED Christmas trees and spectacular Show Fountain entertain guests with dazzling lights, dancing water, and holiday music.

Bring the whole family, grab a warm holiday treat, and enjoy this beloved Winterfest tradition all season long!

FREE Holiday Concert & Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Kick off the holiday season with a full day of festive fun at The Island in Pigeon Forge! Bring the kids for FREE Christmas crafts from 3 to 5 PM, then enjoy a FREE Holiday Concert beginning at 6 PM, featuring the First Baptist Church Sevierville Children's Choir and award-winning bluegrass duo Darin & Brooke Aldridge.

At 8 PM, join Paula Deen and Santa Claus as they take the stage for our Grand Christmas Tree Lighting and illuminate The Island's spectacular 40-foot walk-through Christmas tree!

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the start of Winterfest with an unforgettable evening of Christmas music, sparkling lights, and holiday cheer!

Santa Visits & Photos 

Make your Christmas wishes known and capture unforgettable holiday memories with Santa Claus at The Island! Santa will visit on select days throughout the holiday season, giving families the perfect opportunity to share their wish lists and take festive photos.

Be sure to check Santa's schedule before your visit so you don't miss your chance to see him! Check out Santa’s schedule to plan your visit. 

The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Take your holiday memories to new heights aboard the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel! Soar 200 feet above The Island and enjoy breathtaking views of sparkling Christmas lights, festive decorations, and the beautiful Smoky Mountains. It's a wonderful way to experience Winterfest from a whole new perspective!