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Festival of Lights 2022

Festival of Lights 2022

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Festival of Lights
Friday, November 25, 2022 - Sunday, January 29, 2022

Festival of Lights
Close to 30,000-holiday illuminations light up Chetola beginning at dusk on Friday, November 25th, and running through the end of Blowing Rock Winterfest, January 29, 2023. As you stroll around Chetola Lake, view glittering ice skaters, a Nativity scene, a colorful train, Rudolph’s “Holiday Catch”, and much more. The Festival of Lights is free and open to the public nightly. Park and walk around Chetola Lake, sipping on hot cocoa (available in Timberlake's for purchase).

Pro-Tips:
-Weeknights afford less traffic and wait times
-The lights come on at dusk and end around 10 p.m.
-Expect to be greeted by our security pros at the entry gate
-Timberlake's Restaurant is open to "cruisers" until 9 p.m. Sun-Thurs and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights
-Set your GPS to 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Other Winter Holiday Activities to do on Property & Nearby

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt at Tanger Outlets (2022 information coming soon!)

Kids Adventure Pack at Chetola Resort
Enjoy the Chetola Kids Adventure Pack—a fun tote bag, water bottle, Junior Ranger booklet, snacks, and hiking socks. This costs $25 and is available to all Chetola guests at the resort front desk.

Bass Lake Track Trail
Take this family-friendly hike. This trail on the Chetola property opened in Spring, 2021 as a Kids in Park partnership with Chetola Resort. https://www.kidsinparks.com/chetola-resort-bass-lake

Thanksgiving Weekend 2022

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Thursday, November 24th

Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner- SOLD OUT

Four-course Plated Meal | Noon to 6:00 pm - Timberlake's Restaurant 
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner. Reservations begin Homeowners: October 24, 2022 | Guests&Visitors: October 31, 2022
Please call 828.295.5505 for reservations (View Menu)

TO- GO is SOLD OUT

Family Style To-Go | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm - Timberlake's Restaurant 
Enjoy a Timberlake's Thanksgiving from the comfort of your home or rental. Reservations begin Homeowners: October 24, 2022 | Guests&Visitors: October 31, 2022
Please call 828.295.5505 for reservations (View Menu)

Friday, November 25th - Saturday, November 26th

Festival of Lights
Close to 30,000-holiday illuminations light up Chetola beginning at dusk on Friday, November 25th, and running through the end of Blowing Rock Winterfest, January 29, 2023. As you stroll around Chetola Lake, view glittering ice skaters, a Nativity scene, a colorful train, Rudolph’s “Holiday Catch”, and much more.


Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus
*every 30 minutes, 5 pm-7:30 pm Friday and Saturday evenings (reservations required, as seating is limited)
Santa and Mrs. Claus have agreed to offer a reading of a few Holiday Classics. Families with kids will be able to say hello, hear them read a few Holiday classics, and write a letter to Santa to leave with him. Offered every 30 minutes, beginning at 5 pm (last reading at 8 pm) both Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th. Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus is a free event, however, we recommend donating to Crossnore School & Children’s Home. Reservations can be made with Highlands Recreation by calling 828.295.5535.


Carriage Rides, 5pm-9pm (reservations required)
Guests of Chetola Resort will enjoy this Holiday tradition of a carriage ride around Chetola Lake to see the Festival of Lights. Adults, $40/ each & Kids (ages 3-12), $20/ each. Payment must be received at the time of booking. Reservations can be made with Highlands Recreation by calling 828.295.5535.


Bonfire, S'mores, & Chili, 5pm-9pm
On Friday and Saturday evenings enjoy a toasty bonfire, delicious s'mores, and warm chili by our lakeside firepit. There will be a cash bar for adult beverages, bowls of chili, and complimentary s'mores for guests of the resort.