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Lake Julian Festival of Lights-Drive Through - Dec. 7-23, 2026

  • Lake Julian Park

    37 Lake Julian Road
    Arden, North Carolina 28704
Ticket Price $16.62-$104.16 Buy Tickets
Description

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. Visitors are invited to watch the lights twinkle over the lake and listen to their favorite seasonal tunes while driving through the magical wonderland. This year's Festival of Lights Drive Thru nights will take place nightly from December 7th -23rd! Buncombe County Parks and Recreation will donate 20% of all proceeds to Special Olympics Buncombe County.

Hours

  • Sunday - Thursday 6 p.m.-8:00 pm.

  • Friday - Saturday 6 p.m.-9 pm.

Ticket Pricing*

  • $15 per personal vehicle (standard cars/vans) online. Save money by purchasing online ahead of time! Tickets will be $20 per personal vehicle for tickets purchased in-person at the event.

  • $50 per sprinter van, trailblazer, or conversion van

  • $100 per bus or motorcoach

  • Buncombe County Days:  On Tuesdays December 8th and 15th, residents of Buncombe County in a personal vehicle will be given free entry and do not need to purchase ticket for entry.

*Ticket pricing does not include credit card fees 

Your ticket is valid for a one-time use any night of the festival; tickets are not date-specific. Please check our Facebook page for information on closings due to winter weather.

20% of all proceeds benefit Special Olympics Buncombe County.

 

 

 

Venue Details

Lake Julian Park

37 Lake Julian Road
Arden, North Carolina 28704 Lake Julian Park
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