About Tanglewood’s Festival Of Lights
Tanglewood Festival Of Lights Location
Tanglewood’s Festival Of Lights is located at:
Tanglewood Park
4061 Clemmons Rd
Clemmons, NC 27012
Tanglewood Festival Of Lights Hours
Festival Of Lights Dates
The festival runs every early November through January 1st
Festival Of Lights Hours
Main Festival Hours
The Festival Of Lights is open 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. nightly. Except on 12/31 when the show closes at 10:00 p.m.
Gift Shop Hours
The Gift Shop closes at 11:00 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and at 12:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with the exception of December 31st when it closes at 10:00 p.m.
When To Visit
Thursdays-Sundays are very popular nights at the Festival of Lights. During these nights, long lines and wait times should be expected. Weekends are especially busy and 4-hour wait times should be expected. Also, if visitors are not inside the park gate by 11:00 p.m., they may not get into the show before it closes.
Tanglewood Festival Of Lights Rates
Payment Methods
Tanglewood Park accepts cash or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover only) as payment for entrance to the Festival of Lights. Rates are the same throughout the week.
Rates & Tiers
Family Pricing
Cars, Vans, and Trucks
$20 cash OR
$23 credit card
Commercial Pricing
Vans, Limos, and Minibuses
$45 cash OR
$48 credit card
Motorcoaches & Blues
Large group vehicles
$115 cash OR
$118 credit card
Save Money With Discount Night
- Monday, November 15th
- Tuesday, November 16th
- Monday, November 22nd
- Tuesday, November 23rd
Discount Prices:
Family (cars, vans, trucks)
$10 cash OR $13 credit card
Commercial (vans, limos, mini-buses)
$25 cash OR $28 credit card
Motorcoaches and buses
$80 cash OR $83 credit card
Due to safety concerns, riding through Festival of Lights in the back of a pick-up truck or in/on a trailer that is connected to a vehicle is prohibited.
Tanglewood Festival Of Lights Activities
Festival Of Lights Gift Village
Gift Shop
Do your holiday shopping at the Gift Shop located at the Red Barn. The Gift Shop is located approximately halfway through the light show route. Here you will find:
- Holiday crafts
- Wood workings
- Other fine gifts made by local artisans.
During the show, the Gift Shop closes at 11:00 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and at 12:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with the exception of December 31st when it closes at 10:00 p.m.
An ATM is available inside.
S’moresville
Lowes Foods has brought back the marshmallow cooking experience to Festival of Lights with S’moresville! This long-loved family tradition is located in the Gift Village, right outside the Gift Shop. Lowes will be selling the roasting sticks with either marshmallows or s’mores kits on-site. Visitors to S’moresville may not bring their own sticks or food items for roasting. S’moresville will close each evening at 10:00 p.m. S’moresville will be closed on Christmas Day.
Tanglewood Festival Of Lights Events
The Festival Of Lights hosts several events each year that take place within Tanglewood Park and the bright lights of the Festival. Below you will find the events taking place this year.
Miles For Meals 5K
Miles for Meals 5K is supporting the Manna Meals soup ministry will be the first event through the Festival of Lights. Join the fun to help feed those in need!
Toast
Toast (Totally Outstanding Awesome Stroll Through Tanglewood) is the perfect event for families, walkers, strollers, and wagon rollers through the majestic lights. This event is appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.
Paws In The Park
Paws in the Park is a unique event offers animal lovers the opportunity to bring their four-legged friends with them to Tanglewood Park for a walk through the enchanted holiday light display.
Running Of The LIghts
Running of the Lights (Dec. 31st) helps you start off the New Year with a race through the Festival of Lights at midnight!
Carriage & Hayrides
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Our professional staff will take you and up to three guests for a ride through the Tanglewood Festival of Lights. Experience the light show in the comfort of a traditional white carriage drawn by a Percheron horse. Carriage rides are scheduled by reservation only. Call early for reservations while they last.
Carriage Ride Cost
The cost is $80 cash or check plus Festival of Lights admission. Ask about our alternate route. For more information, contact the Tanglewood Stables at (336) 766-9540.
Tractor-Pulled Hayrides
View the magic and splendor of Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights with your family and friends on one of our tractor-pulled hayrides. Hayrides are available by reservation every night during the light show.
Tractor Hayride Cost
The cost is $150 cash or check plus Festival of Lights admission paid either by cash or check. For reservations or more information, please call the Stables at (336) 766-9540.
