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

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*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.

  • Polar Plunge photo

    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.

    Event Details

  • WinterFest Party photo

    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.

  • Warren Miller's

    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.

  • Skiing & Snowboarding photo

    Skiing & Snowboarding

    Kick off the season with winter fun for all ages at Oglebay’s Winter Sports Complex, offering skiing and snowboarding.

    *Winter sports activities weather dependent

    Hours & Rates

  • Oglebay Good Zoo photo

    Oglebay Good Zoo

    Journey into a wild winter at Oglebay Good Zoo. Visit indoor animals including red pandas, lemurs, and sloths—or venture outside to visit select animal inhabitants who love the winter! 

    *Outdoor exhibits open weather permitting

    Hours & Rates

    Overnight guests receive free admission.

  • Ice Skating at Wheeling Park photo

    Ice Skating at Wheeling Park

    Hit the ice at the newly renovated J.B. Chambers Memorial Ice Rink at our sister park just a short drive away. 

    Hours & Rates

    Overnight guests receive free admission.

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.