{"id":30179,"date":"2024-11-18T11:12:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T18:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=30179"},"modified":"2024-12-04T20:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T03:33:39","slug":"real-snow-in-scottsdale-happens-at-the-first-ever-holiday-snowfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/winter-escapes\/real-snow-in-scottsdale-happens-at-the-first-ever-holiday-snowfest","title":{"rendered":"Real Snow in Scottsdale Happens at The First-Ever Holiday SnowFest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Get ready for the inaugural Holiday SnowFest<\/a>, a thrilling winter wonderland coming to Salt River Fields, presented by Valley Toyota Dealers and produced by R Entertainment<\/a>. This exciting new event promises to deliver a snowy escape to the Arizona desert, featuring a sprawling village complete with over 350 tons of real snow, plus 50 tons of fresh snow added daily by Bucceri Snow Making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Despite being in the heart of the desert, attendees will experience a true \u201csnow day\u201d with all the classic winter activities one would expect from a chilly destination, from tobogganing to snowball fights, right here in Scottsdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entrance at SnowFest features a tunnel adorned with over 100,000 white lights, leading to a towering 25-foot snowman made entirely of lights \u2013 an iconic spot perfect for family holiday photos. Inside the village, guests will find a wide range of attractions and activities suitable for all ages, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toboggan Hills<\/strong>: A 20-foot hill illuminated with 50,000 lights, plus a mini hill designed for younger children under four feet tall. (P.S. This is the only real snow inner tube toboggan run in Arizona!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snowman Building Stations<\/strong>: Create your own frosty friend with real snow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snowball Throwing Contest<\/strong>: Test your aim in a fun and festive snowball fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa\u2019s House<\/strong>: Meet and greet Santa in his cozy North Pole-style cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snow Cabin<\/strong>: A light show every 30 minutes with 20,000 lights and real snow falling from the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Igloo Bar<\/strong>: Festive cocktails for grownups or hot cocoa for the little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday Vendor Village<\/strong>: Shop for unique gifts and treats from local vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 30-foot Christmas Tree<\/strong>: A dazzling centerpiece of the event, adding extra holiday cheer to the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In addition to these activities, the festive fun continues with live DJ performances every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., creating a lively atmosphere perfect for those looking to extend the celebration into the night. The Holiday SnowFest event also features an abominable snowman, reindeer displays, a kid’s snow play area, a life-size snow globe, inflatable holiday-themed games like a ball toss \u2013 and plenty of photo opportunities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n