WinterFest ~
January 26 – 28, 2024
We are celebrating WinterFest once again at Oglebay! The fun kicks off with a Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics at Schenk Lake, ice sculpture demonstrations, character meet and greets, and more as we build up to our WinterFest party on Saturday evening, featuring Gage Joseph and Billie Jo Jones. This wintertime celebration features live entertainment, prize giveaways, seasonal eats, local brews, and more!
View our detailed schedule of events below!
Two-Night Packages starting at $239
Package Includes:
- Two-night accommodations at Wilson Lodge
- Free indoor pool admission
- Free admission to Good Zoo
- Free lift ticket on Saturday
- Free ice skating at Wheeling Park
- Ice sculpture demonstration
- Mountaineer Breakfast Buffet
- WinterFest Party
- Polar Plunge benefitting WV Special Olympics
*Winter Sports Complex open weather permitting
*Package rates are per person, based on double occupancy and do not include applicable taxes and fees. Children 12 and under lodge for free and receive free breakfast. One free admission to Good Zoo and Wheeling Park ice skating. One lift ticket per person, per reservation. Rental fees not included.
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Polar Plunge
Saturday at 1 pm | Schenk Lake
Take an ice-cold plunge into Oglebay’s Schenk Lake at the annual WinterFest Polar Plunge! All proceeds benefit Special Olympics WV.
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WinterFest Party
Saturday from 8 – 11 pm | Pine Room
Come on up to Oglebay’s Pine Room for a WinterFest Party featuring live entertainment with Gage Joseph and Billie Jo Jones.
Event is free of charge and open to the public.
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Warren Miller's "Face of Winter"
Friday at 9 pm | Wilson Lodge
Join us in Wilson Lodge for a movie night featuring “Face of Winter” by Warren Miller, a documentary that explores the excitement of winter sports, featuring athletes from around the globe.
Event is free of charge and open to the public.
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Schedule of Events
Friday, January 26
4 – 9 pm | Skiing & Snowboarding – Winter Sports Complex
5:30 pm | Character Meet & Greet: Olaf – Allegheny Room**
6:30 pm | Family Bingo – Allegheny Room**
7 pm | Movie Night: Smallfoot – Allegheny**
7:30 – 10 pm | Ice Skating – Wheeling Park Ice Rink
9 pm | WinterFest Movie Night: Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” – Allegheny Room
Saturday, January 27
6:30 – 11 am | Mountaineer Breakfast Buffet – Hickman Bar & Grill
9 am – 9 pm | Skiing & Snowboarding – Winter Sports Complex
11 am – 3 pm | Oglebay Good Zoo
11:30 am | Registration for Polar Plunge – Schenk Lake
12:45 pm | Polar Plunge Costume Contest – Schenk Lake
1 pm | Polar Plunge (Concessions, Ice Sculpture Demos) – Schenk Lake
1 – 4 pm | Ice Skating – Wheeling Park Ice Rink
3 pm | Ice Carving Demonstration – Winter Sports Complex
3 – 5 pm | Live Music with Jason Treuman – Winter Sports Complex
6 pm | Character Meet & Greet: Olaf – Allegheny Room**
7 pm | Movie Night: Frozen – Allegheny Room**
7:30 – 10 pm | Ice Skating – Wheeling Park Ice Rink
8 – 11 pm | WinterFest Party featuring Gage Joseph and Billie Jo Jones – Pine Room
9 pm | Movie Night: Frozen 2 – Allegheny**
Sunday, January 28
6:30 – 11 am | Mountaineer Breakfast Buffet – Hickman Bar & Grill
9 am – 8 pm | Skiing & Snowboarding – Winter Sports Complex
11 am – 3 pm | Oglebay Good Zoo
1 – 4 pm | Ice Skating – Wheeling Park Ice Rink
*Schedule of events subject to change. Oglebay’s Winter Sports Complex is open weather permitting. Call 304-243-4177 for daily weather conditions.
**Denotes exclusive programming for overnight guests.