The Skyland Ranch Festival of Lights returns bigger and better this holiday season, offering the ultimate Christmas celebration in Sevierville TN! If you were lucky enough to attend this festive event last year, you’ll remember that it includes stunning light displays, a chairlift ride, a life-size nativity scene, tasty seasonal food items, and a chance to stroll through illuminated tunnels with your family and friends! As if that wasn’t fun enough, just wait until you see what’s in store this year! Here are 4 exciting new features to experience at the Skyland Ranch Festival of Lights:
1. More Lights Than Ever Before
The Skyland Ranch Festival of Lights now features more lights than ever before, creating a magical winter wonderland that is sure to put you into the holiday spirit! You’ll find more than half a million lights on display, which starts as soon as you embark on a scenic chairlift ride to the top of the Ranch! You’ll love all of the spectacular western and traditional light structures, such as Santa’s “Moo”ving Sleigh Ride, Rodeo at the Ranch, Barnyard Posse, and Nativity on the Mountain! After beginning the walkthrough portion of the light tour, you can capture your family’s photo in front of Antler Falls, enjoy the larger-than-life displays, and watch a dazzling light show in front of a 25-foot-tall Christmas tree!
2. Ruckus on the Ranch Christmas Projection Light Show
Another one of the new features to experience at the SkyLand Ranch Festival of Lights is the Ruckus on the Ranch Christmas Projection Light Show! This immersive light show is projected onto Skyland Ranch’s 35-foot tall barns, creating a unique holiday presentation that you won’t see anywhere else in the Smoky Mountains! While watching the show, chow down on some of the festive goodies from the North Pole Gingerbread Bakery! The specialty Christmas menu includes gourmet hot chocolates, homemade cupcakes and cookies, everything gingerbread, s’mores, shakes, and lots of other amazing treats!
3. Tower of Lights Climbing Net Structure
If you’re bringing the kids along for the fun, they’ll have a blast playing on the new Tower of Lights climbing net structure! This is the perfect way to work off all those delicious baked goods while climbing among the magical background of the light displays! Kids (and adults!) of all ages will also love night rides on the Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster, where the twisting track winds downhill among the twinkling Christmas lights! Since you control the speed of your sled on this unforgettable adventure, go for a leisurely ride down the slope or go full-throttle for some breathtaking non-stop action!
4. Picture Packages with Miniature Highland Cows
This one-of-a-kind western light festival features a new feature this year for those who want to bring home a photo with some of Skyland Ranch’s most adorable animals! Picture packages with miniature highland cows are available, so put on your best smile and get ready for an incredible photograph that is sure to impress your family and friends back home!
Check out all of the rooms at our hotel in Sevierville TN today to stay within walking distance of the Skyland Ranch Festival of Lights! We look forward to seeing you this holiday season!
