The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24.

December 4 through the 23 will be all Holiday Magic Nights!  Complimentary popcorn, hot cocoa, marshmallows by the bonfire, Santa, food and craft vendors, kid's crafts and more. 

The lights come on at dusk and the last ticket sold nightly will be at 8:30 pm. Festival Entrance Gates close at 8:30 pm and the park will close at 9 pm.

December 24th will be our only Silent Night.

The cost is $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free.

If you are interested in volunteering or creating a light display, please contact the park at 386-397-7009 or Lindsay.Sigler@FloridaDEP.gov

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact the park at 386-397-4478 or Savannah.Lord@FloridaDEP.gov and fill out the Craft Vendor application: APPLY TO BE A CRAFT VENDOR