Fifth Annual Winterfest Underway at Tioga Downs Casino Resort

Featuring free holiday fun and activities for all ages!

Nichols, N.Y. – November 29, 2018 – The magic of the holidays can surely be felt at Tioga Downs with the return of Winterfest, a free celebration of the season designed for the entire family.

Winterfest kicked off on Black Friday, and runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through December 22^nd. Guests can take in our spectacular display of Christmas lights with horse drawn wagon rides around the track, and children can enjoy train rides, visits with Santa and opportunities for priceless holiday photos! If you’re a fan of a little friendly competition, Winterfest is your time to shine: Tioga Downs will host competitions for ice carving, Christmas tree decorating, wreath designing and, of course, crazy sweaters!

Tioga Downs would like to thank Jim’s RV for their sponsorship, which makes possible the unforgettable holiday experience of horse drawn wagon rides at Tioga Downs.

Please visit our website or Facebook page for a complete schedule of Winterfest events and activities.

About Tioga Downs         

Tioga Downs, which opened in 2006, offers live harness racing, casino gaming and live entertainment.  Jeff Gural owns Tioga Downs in Nichols, New York as well as Vernon Downs in Vernon, New York.  Since opening the new casino in December 2016, Tioga Downs has expanded its gaming offerings to include 944 slot machines, 32 table games and a luxurious 12-table poker room, which is now affiliated with the World Series of Poker.  The new Tioga Downs Hotel, which spans six stories and boasts 161 rooms, an events center and many other exciting amenities, officially opened in December 2017. Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have created more than 1,000 family-sustaining jobs and donated millions to nonprofit organizations. For more information on Tioga Downs, please visit www.tiogadowns.com.