Operating Hours and Rates

The Festival of Lights is open nightly from 6:00 until 11:00 pm November 19, 2011 through January 1, 2012.

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are very popular nights to visit the lights show. Because of this, long lines should be expected, and wait times sometimes exceed 2 hours. This year, our busiest nights are expected to be: November 25, 26, December 9, 10, 16-24, and 30. Please visit the Festival of Lights Mondays-Thursdays and on the nights not expected to be very busy to avoid extended wait times. Thank you!

Rates

We only accept cash or checks as payment for entrance to the Festival of Lights.

Friday - Sunday and ALL Holidays
(including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve)

  • Family - cars, vans and trucks: $15
  • Commercial - vans, limos and mini-buses (25 passengers or less): $25
  • Motorcoaches and buses: $90

Monday - Thursday
(excluding holidays)

  • Family - cars, vans and trucks: $10
  • Commercial - vans, limos and mini-buses (25 passengers or less): $20
  • Motorcoaches and buses: $90

This year to celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are offering special discounted rates on November 21, 22, 28 & 29!

Throwback Nights

  • Family - cars, vans and trucks: $5
  • Commercial - vans, limos and mini-buses (25 passengers or less): $15
  • Motorcoaches and buses: $65
 

General Park Information

  • Tanglewood is open daily from 7:00 am – Sunset (except on Christmas Day).
  • Pets must be under control of their owner and kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. All pets must have current inoculations for rabies. Pets must be kept and never left unattended. Pet owners are responsible for their pets using the designated waste area and cleaning up after their pets at the designated area.
  • Golf, Horse Stables, Hiking Trails and Accommodations are available year-around.
  • Gardens are open year-around. Blooming seasons vary.
  • Tennis activities are available from April to November.
  • Water activities can be enjoyed from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
  • Entrance Fee:
    • $8.00 - Buses
    • $2.00 - All others
    Annual passes can be purchased at the Front Gate or Welcome Center for $25.00. Entrance fees & Annual Admission do not include Admission to Special Events.

Forsyth County Services

  • Check out our Child Safety Programs
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