Both days
Main Stage Live Music
Soul Society of AK brings the groove, with more live music across both festival days.
First Annual · Anchorage, Alaska
December 5 & 6, 2026
Dena'ina Center12:00 - 6:00 PM · Both Days
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Two days of holiday chaos
Everything happening under one roof
Live music, contests, reindeer, food trucks and a whole lot of festive fun, all at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage.
Dress up!
Holiday Cosplay Contest
Deck yourself out. Best Christmas-themed costume takes the crown. Cosplayers, this is your stage.
Naughty & Nice Photos
Pose with Santa Claus for the Nice list, or The Grinch if you're feeling Naughty. Keepsake photos both days.
Guests TBA
Special Guest Q&A
Sit in on live Q&A sessions with holiday guests. Stay tuned. Names drop soon.
Hangin' with the Reindeer
Meet real reindeer up close. A festival favorite for the whole family.
Holiday Trivia
Test your Christmas-movie knowledge in live trivia showdowns. Prizes on the line.
21+
Beer Garden
A cozy 21+ garden to warm up with a seasonal pour between the fun.
Outdoors
Food Truck Fest
A lineup of Anchorage's best trucks slinging hot holiday eats all weekend.
Outdoors
Burning Barrels
Gather round the fire barrels outside, warm your hands, and soak in the winter night.
Vendor Marketplace
Rows of local makers, artisans, and holiday shopping under one roof.
Coca-Cola Activation
The classic red-truck experience with Coca-Cola sampling and festive photo moments.
The big reveal
Special holiday guests are on the way
We're locking in celebrity guests and holiday characters for Q&A sessions and photos. Names drop soon, so don't blink.
Guest No. 1
Revealed soon
Guest No. 2
Revealed soon
Guest No. 3
Revealed soon
Plan your weekend
A sample run-of-show. Exact times firm up as we get closer, so follow along and you won't miss your favorite events.
12:00 - 6:00 PM
- 12:00 PMDoors Open · Vendor Marketplace & Food TrucksMain Floor
- 12:30 PMSoul Society of AK on the Main StageMain Stage
- 1:30 PMPhotos with Santa & The GrinchNaughty & Nice Corner
- 2:00 PMSpecial Guest Q&AMain Stage
- 3:00 PMHoliday Trivia ShowdownTrivia Stage
- 4:00 PMChristmas Cosplay Costume ContestMain Stage
- 5:00 PMBurning Barrels & Evening Wind-DownOutdoor Arena
Admission
$10at the door
Kids 12 & under get in free. All ages welcome.
It's our first year, so we're keeping it easy: nothing to buy ahead of time, just pay right at the door.
Still coming together
Here's what we're planning
The full lineup is still shaping up. Here's a taste of what we're working to bring you, stay tuned as it's announced.
- Celebrity appearances and meet & greets
- Concerts and live music throughout both days
- Photo ops with Santa & The Grinch
- Great vendors and booths to find that perfect gift
- Holiday cosplay costume contests
- Hangin' with the reindeer
- A food truck carnival
- Presents to win under the Winter Wonder Fest Christmas tree
- And much more to be announced
Vendors register now
Sell, sample & shine at the fest
Makers, artisans, food trucks and brands: claim your spot at Anchorage's newest holiday tradition. Booths are limited for year one.
Two days of foot traffic
Thousands of festive Anchorage shoppers across the weekend.
Prime downtown venue
A booth at the Dena'ina Center, right in the heart of the action.
Built-in holiday crowd
Families already in the mood to eat, play and shop local.
Get the vendor application
Applications are open. Grab your booth before they sell out.
After dark
The fun spills past 6 PM
Winter Wonder Fest takes over Anchorage all weekend with extra nighttime events around town. More details on the way.
To be announced
Movie Screening
A holiday-classic screening at Anchorage's own Aurora Room. Film TBD.
The Aurora Room
Saturday, Dec 5
Saturday Night Event
The party doesn't stop at 6. After-hours plans are in the works.
To be announced
Good to know
Everything you need before the big weekend.
Our first-annual festival runs Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM each day at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Look out for Friday and Saturday night events too.