PUBLIC ACTIVITIES

GATE ADMISSION

$10 Ages 13+
$5 Children ages 4-12 (ages 3 and under free)
$8 Seniors (65+)
There is no parking charge on any day of the event. Tickets for public activities available at the gate only.

PUBLIC HOURS

Friday, November 28, 2025 - 10:00am to 9:00pm (Candy Cane Lane closes at 8:00pm)
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 10:00am to 9:00pm (Candy Cane Lane closes at 8:00pm)
Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 10:00am to 4:00 p.m.

Tree Room

The Tree Room and decorated Christmas trees are the heart of Festival. Trees are designed by our talented in-house decorators and generous sponsors.

View the beautiful tree display in the Neeralta Pavilion during public hours.

Candy Cane Lane

Friday, November 28: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday, November 29: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday, November 30: 10:00am – 4:00pm

A special children’s area in Neeralta Pavilion featuring fun & games. Coupons for games are $1 each, with games requiring 1 to 5 coupons.

Candy Cane Lane is generously sponsored by Clark Builders.

Silent Auction (Opening November 27 at 5pm)

Festival features one of the largest silent auctions in Central Alberta. Bid online on a wide variety of items, including Christmas décor and our exquisitely decorated Christmas trees.

Open for in-person viewing during public hours in the Neeralta Pavilion .

Gift & Sweet Shop

Christmas trinkets, unique hand-crafted items from local artisans, savoury snacks, tantalizing chocolates and tempting sweets are offered for sale in our large shop.

Open during public hours in Neeralta Pavilion.

Raffles

Try your luck while supporting equipment for the Red Deer Hospital. Mini Trees & Wreaths is back, 50/50, and more!

Tickets available during public hours in Neeralta Pavilion.

Entertainment Stage

Included with gate admission,

come see children’s choirs and local performers on the big stage in Neeralta Pavilion.

The Main Stage is generously sponsored by Servus Credit Union.

Entertainment Schedule - Coming November 15th

Santa’s Schedule - Check back here in October 2025

2024 FOT Raffles - Click To See The Winners!