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What is Winterfest?
Winterfest is an annual event in Jim Thorpe during Presidents Day Weekend.
This year, Winterfest kicks off with Third Thursday shopping in downtown Jim Thorpe when merchants are open late and the parking is FREE in all metered spaces after 5:00 pm!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday the streets of Jim Thorpe are lined with luminaries - making downtown JT even more magical!
During Winterfest, restaurants & shops offer winter-themed specials and their best winter discounts!
On Saturday, February 17th enjoy the music in Josiah White Park and check out the live ice carving at 5 West Broadway. Don't miss the ice sculpture displays around town too!
On Sunday, February 18th enjoy the music in Josiah White Park and the faux snow display.
Start your day off on Saturday, February 17th with our 2nd Annual Yoga class. Get out & warmed up for all things Jim Thorpe Winterfest with Stacey Valdez of Fairy Moon Yoga. This all levels class is 1 hour long. It is BYOM (Bring your own mat) and is sponsored by Jim Thorpe House of Jerky. Ages 13+
The Jim Thorpe Trolley Company will offer trolley rides (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sunday. Learn all about the history of Mauch Chunk, the legendary figure, Jim Thorpe, and experience the charm of town from the comfort of a warm trolley!
Take a carriage ride through downtown and soak in the beauty of the Victorian architecture. Crystal View Carriage will offer carriage rides through downtown on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Note, no advance reservations are being taken as the carriage rides are weather dependent.
Catch a train ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway throughout the holiday weekend. Advanced tickets are highly recommended.
The Mauch Chunk Opera House will be rocking on Friday night with Rush Experience and on Saturday with the ELO Tribute Show. Get your tickets before they're sold out!
And Winterfest just wouldn't be Winterfest without the annual Mug Walk on Saturday and Sunday with a family warming station at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom (41 West Broadway), including several vendors and games for the kids.
What is the Mug Walk?
When you purchase a 2024 Winterfest Mug ticket you get a fancy, commemorative 2024 Winterfest Mug! Take your mug to the participating merchants or restaurants and receive a fun trinket/treat to take home with you.
This year participants will also receive a commemorative bag from the Jim Thorpe Olive Oil Company to enrich the journey and help carry your treasure!
Parking Info!
Plan ahead! Parking is limited in Jim Thorpe, especially on event weekends. So come early and stay late!
The main parking area is the Carbon County Municipal Parking lot, located at 1 Susquehanna Street just north of the train station. The cost is $12/day 6 am to 6 pm (Saturday and Sunday). Note, pricing may vary during events and festivals.
Street parking is also available in the immediate downtown. Pay at the kiosks or via the Flowbird app.
Parking is also available at the County Parking Lot at 41 Susquehanna Street, just south of the train station.
Additional parking will be provided by Immaculate Conception Parish at 163 West Broadway on Saturday and Sunday ($20). Scan the QR code and pay via credit card.
Parking will also be available at 371 West Broadway ($20).
Please do not park on West Broadway posted with RED permit signs as this is resident permit parking only. Don't ruin your stay in JT and get a $75 parking ticket.
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