Gaithersburg Winter Lights Pre-Festival - Sip and Sparkle

Experience tastings, live music, selfies with Santa, and a magical trolley ride at Winter Lights' Sip & Sparkle (formerly Wine Under the Lights). Bring a blanket for a cozy 3-mile open-air trolley ride before or after enjoying activities in the heated tent.

Tastings from local makers, hot chocolate, s’mores, live music, photos with Santa, and a selfie station with fun props will all be waiting for you inside a heated tent. Attendees receive eight tasting tickets and a souvenir glass. Bottles, cans, and full pours will be available for purchase (cash only). Food will be available for purchase. Featured vendors include Saints Row, Clear Skies Meadery, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, Metzger Winery, and Linganore Vineyard. Last entry at 7:30 p.m. Must be 21+ with valid ID. No dogs allowed.

This event is exclusively a trolley ride experience; walking the route will not be permitted.

Admission: $35 per person. $20 per person if not participating in the tastings.

Tickets will only be available onsite if the event has not reached capacity. This Enchanted Evening typically sells out, so we recommend purchasing tickets early. Please note that there are no rain dates for Enchanted Evenings.

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