Winter Wonderland transforms Bradenton’s historic Old Main Street into a festive holiday destination filled with seasonal cheer and family-friendly fun. Guests can enjoy live holiday performances, shop for unique gifts from local vendors, and savor a variety of food and seasonal treats. As snow falls from the sky, children can experience the magic of winter in Florida by racing down the snow slide and playing in a winter-inspired wonderland. This beloved annual celebration brings the community together to create lasting holiday memories in the heart of downtown Bradenton.
Yes! This event is free to the public. The only money you will need is for holiday shopping or food you’ll purchase along the way.
Winter Wonderland runs from 5:00-8:00pm on Saturday, December 5th.
The City Centre Parking Garage above Orange Blossom is free to the public, and its entrance is off 10th street across from The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. For a full list of downtown parking, click here – Downtown Parking – Bradenton, Florida
We have something for everyone at Winter Wonderland! From a giant snow slide and carnival games for the kids, unique holiday shopping for the present buyers, 18 different food, dessert, and drink vendors for the foodies, larger than life photo ops for the social media lovers, and of course, the classic Christmas tree in the center of it all for the warm fuzzy holiday feels.
I’m so glad you asked! There will be a holiday COSTUME CONTEST held at our photo frame at the corner of Old Main and 4th Ave. Come show off your holiday spirit and enter to win fabulous gift baskets put together by your favorite vendors and downtown businesses.
Main Stage Performances
5:00-5:20 – Dance Alliance of Bradenton
5:25-5:45 – Vita School of Dance
5:50-6:10 – OPEN
6:15-7:05 – Honeybear Dance Team & Celebration Troupe
7:10-7:30 – Trinity United Methodist Church Bell Ringers
7:35-8:00 – MSA Ballerinas
Side Street Stage Performances
5:00-5:40 – Nora Bear
5:45 – 6:35 – Trevor Bystrom & Nora Bear
6:40-7:10 – OPEN
7:15-7:45 – Magic of Manatee Singers
3rd Ave. Stage Performances
5:00-6:00 – Slick Motion Dancers
6:00-7:00 – Community Christian School Holiday Chorus
7:00 – 8:00 – Rowlette Middle School Band and Dance Troupe
MPAC singers will be caroling around the Christmas tree all night.
A Bark Above Dog Bakery
Baba’s Baked Goods
Big Top Baskets
Canis Major Studio
Copper Dog Books
Crafty Cognac
Creations by Colette
Greenware Grove Clay & Co
How’s Your Day Honey
Jennings Provisions
Jeri Lambdin Wreaths
Kylee Crochet Kreations
Lakewood Candle Company
Margaret’s Creations
Moon Pixie Treasures
Ochre + Co.
SeaMonkey
Shell Florals
TDog Chunky Hand Knits
The Glass Fairy
Food Vendors
Chicken Salad Chick
Edible Cookie Dough & Pizza
FEWD Tent
Magic Crepes
Mr. Bulgogi
Royal BBQ & Grill
The Rolling Grill
Drink Vendors
Chris & Stacey’s Cafe
Laughing Flamingo Cafe
Sweet Addy’s
Travelin’ Tom’s
Dessert Vendors
Hofmann’s Liquor Cakes
Kona Ice
Lace Makes Cakes
Melange Bakery
Sylvia’s Heavenly Cheesecake
Uncle Dave’s Kettle Korn
Wow Wagon
Coming Soon