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Lake Julian Festival of Lights-Drive Thru - Dec. 2-23, 2025

  • Lake Julian Park

    37 Lake Julian Road
    Arden, North Carolina 28704
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 will take place nightly from December 2nd-23rd 

  • Sunday - Thursday 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
  • Friday - Saturday 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Ticket Pricing*

  • $15 for personal vehicles (standard cars/vans)
  • $50 for sprinter vans, trailblazers, and conversion vans
  • $100 for buses and motorcoaches
  • Buncombe County Days:  On Tuesdays December 9th and 16th, 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. You will have the option at checkout to make an additional donation.

 

 

 

 

Venue Details

Lake Julian Park

37 Lake Julian Road
Arden, North Carolina 28704 Lake Julian Park
Buncombe County Recreation Services
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