CULLMAN, Ala. – The 21st annual Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland is officially open for the holiday season (see days and hours below). The ribbon was cut on the outdoor Christmas light display on Friday, Nov. 17.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport said 247 cars came through the venue on opening night, which was the culmination of weeks of work for this team.
“It took us about six weeks of work to hang and display our 1.5 million lights we are featuring at the park,” Davenport said.
Two new photo/selfie stations are featured this year, along with several nativity scenes and even a Sasquatch, according to Cullman County Parks and Recreation Marketing Director Sara Morgan.
The Winter Wonderland is open through Dec. 29, weather permitting.
Check out a variety of still and moving light displays, then hit the concessions stand for a warm cup of hot cocoa or a photo op with Santa Claus!
The attraction is open 5-9 p.m. Nov. 24-Dec. 29 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays until Dec. 13). It will transition to a drive-through only experience Dec. 26-29.
Admission is $10 cash per vehicle. Attractions include the Christmas train ($5 per person), horse and carriage rides (select nights at $5 per person), snow machine, Santa’s Photo Booth (opens after Thanksgiving (Take your own Photo for free or purchase a photo and Winter Wonderland frame for $5).
“Play in the snow and visit our concession stand for some hot chocolate, frozen Christmas slushes, milk and cookies, and other Christmas goodies. While at the concession stand purchase a Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland Christmas ornament.” (www.facebook.com/SportsmanLakePark)
Sportsman Lake Park is located at 1544 Sportsman Lake Road NW, Cullman. For more information, call 256-734-3052.
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