WinterFest ~
Get ready to celebrate winter while helping your local community at the area’s newest wintertime celebration- WinterFest!
The fun kicks off with a Polar Bear Plunge at Schenk Lake, followed by a free beginner ski clinic and ‘Challenge the Pro’ and ‘Out Cold’ competitions as we build up to our big WinterFest party on Saturday night at 7 p.m. featuring live entertainment, prize giveaways, seasonal eats, local brews and more!
Plus, you’ll receive a FREE ski lift ticket when you donate two (2) canned goods or nonperishable food items to a local charity. Simply bring your donations to Oglebay’s Winter Sports Complex on Saturday, January 25 and receive one (1) free lift ticket to hit the slopes during our WinterFest celebration.
Schedule of Events
Friday, January 24
8 p.m. Exclusive screening of Warren Miller’s 2019 ski film “Timeless” in the Terrace Room at Wilson Lodge. Ski enthusiasts and fans of the late, great skier and filmmaker Warren Miller won’t want to miss this 70th-anniversary film featuring a cast of fresh faces, inspirational locales, plenty of laughs, and a classic blend of new and old.
Saturday, January 25
6:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Indoor pool & sauna at Wilson Lodge
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission to Oglebay Good Zoo (overnight guests)
12 p.m. Polar Bear Plunge at Schenk Lake
1 – 3 p.m. Free ice skating at Wheeling Park (overnight guests)
2 p.m. Free beginner ski clinic at Winter Sports Complex
3 p.m. ‘Challenge the Pro’ Competition at Winter Sports Complex- In this kid-friendly race, you’ll challenge our resident ski pro to see who reigns supreme.
7 p.m. WinterFest party at the Nutting Winter Sports Complex featuring a live DJ, prize giveaways, concessions, brews and more!
7 p.m. ‘Out Cold Race’ at Winter Sports Complex- This true test of balance and agility is not for the faint of heart. Race down the ski hill with full pitchers in both hands. The contestant with the most liquid in their pitchers at the finish line wins.
7 – 10 p.m. Live Entertainment with Jason Treuman in Hickman Lounge at Wilson Lodge
WinterFest Overnight Packages
Enhance your WinterFest experience with overnight accommodations from just $159 per night
Stay dates available January 24-25, 2020
Package Includes:
- Overnight accommodations at Wilson Lodge
- WinterFeast Breakfast Buffet each morning
- Exclusive screening of Warren Miller’s 2019 ski film “Timeless” on Friday, January 24 at 8 p.m. in Hickman Lounge at Wilson Lodge. Ski enthusiasts and fans of the late, great skier and filmmaker Warren Miller won’t want to miss this 70th-anniversary film featuring a cast of fresh faces, inspirational locales, plenty of laughs, and a classic blend of new and old.
- One (1) FREE ski lift ticket on Saturday, January 25 in exchange for two (2) canned goods or nonperishable food items
*Package rate is priced per person, based on double occupancy. Package rate is based on use of Kline & Byrd Wing Rooms. Upgrades to West Wing and Lakeside are available for an additional fee per night. Skiing is weather dependent. Package does not include equipment rentals. Package price does not include applicable taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply.