Renault Winery & Resort spends three seasons on grapes and then hands the fourth to everyone else. Vintner Wonderland 2026 opens Friday, November 13, and runs through Monday, January 18, with a real outdoor ice rink, a holiday village and an entry gate that costs nothing.

Festival admission and parking are free, and you pay only to skate. The village is open Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Opening weekend, November 13 to 15, is a good first look at Vintner Wonderland 2026 if you want to see it before the holiday crowds arrive.

What to Expect at Vintner Wonderland 2026

The winery’s owners, Josh and Melanie McCallen, describe the cold months as the fourth season at Renault. “We call it Vintner,” they say, and that is when the winemakers get busy and everyone else joins in. It is a charming way to frame a winter outing, and it sets the tone for Vintner Wonderland 2026.

The winery was founded in 1864, so the setting comes with a lot of history. Add festive lights, music, live entertainment and an artisan market of local makers, and the property feels more like a small town square than a wine tasting. I would go for the fire pits alone.

Skating and Wonders on Ice at Vintner Wonderland 2026

The rink is the center of the village. The winery puts it at 60 by 100 feet, and it is real ice under open sky. Regular skating hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Sessions run two hours, and skate rentals cost extra on a first come basis.

Fridays are Family Fun Nights, with free entry and skating extra. The new addition this year is Wonders on Ice, a professional figure skating tour in residence from December 30 through January 3. The winery says each session opens with a 10-minute live exhibition, followed by a chance to meet and skate with the performers. Learn to Skate lessons are limited to 10 students per instructor.

Weather has the final say. The rink can close when the ice is unsafe, and ticket holders who are affected receive an email about transferring their tickets.

Igloos, Fire Pits and Santa at Vintner Wonderland 2026

For a private spot, reserve ahead. The winery lists Vintner Igloos that seat up to six guests in the 12-foot size and up to ten in the new 15-foot version, plus heated cabanas for up to twelve and fire pits for up to six. The TASTE 1864 restaurant offers its own heated igloos and fire pits with table service just outside its doors.

The holiday calendar is just as full. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is Friday, December 4, with free entry. Breakfast with Santa is December 6 and needs an advance reservation, and Stories with Santa runs on select dates, also by reservation. Noon Year’s Eve is December 31, with free entry and skating extra. The artisan market has ten local makers, and our Made in Philadelphia Fall Market coverage has more local shopping ideas.

Dress warm, bring someone you like, and give yourself time to linger by a fire pit once the skating is done. Vintner Wonderland 2026 is built for that kind of slow afternoon.

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