Viewing Christmas lights is a tradition that many people look forward to way before the snow flies. There are loads of light displays all over Wyoming, but the Campbell County Festival of Lights is one winter walk that will positively enchant you. Set on 120 acres decked out with 70 displays twinkling with over 1 million glittering Christmas lights, it’s the largest light display in the state and one well worth making the drive for.
The Campbell County Festival of Lights takes place every holiday season at Cam-Plex Park, 2910 Doubletree Lane in Gillette, Wyoming.
Campbell Couty Festival of Lights/Facebook The festival used to debut each year the day after Thanksgiving, but who can wait that long? This year, it opened on November 17 and will stay lit through New Year’s Day.
Sponsored by local businesses and other organizations, the festival is free and open to anyone who wants to take a stroll through a sparkling winter wonderland.
Campbell Couty Festival of Lights/Facebook 120 acres is a lot of ground to cover, especially during a cold Wyoming winter, so visitors are welcome to drive through the park if they prefer not to walk.
The displays are all captivating and include traditional Christmas…
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…and winter themes.
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As the reason for the season, what light show would be complete without a Nativity?
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Among other exhibits you’ll see are Santa’s Workshop…
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…drummer boys…
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…the 12 Days of Christmas…
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…. and other sparkling delights including trumpeting angels, Santa on a Harley, surfing reindeer, penguins on ice, a gingerbread cannonball, and a whole lot more.
Campbell County Wyoming Plus, new displays are added each year, many inspired by wonders from around the world. Some of the lighted spectacles tower over 50 feet high!
One thing’s for sure - the Campbell County Festival of Lights is Holiday Cheer Central throughout the Christmas season.
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Where is your favorite place in Wyoming to see Christmas lights?
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The festival used to debut each year the day after Thanksgiving, but who can wait that long? This year, it opened on November 17 and will stay lit through New Year’s Day.
120 acres is a lot of ground to cover, especially during a cold Wyoming winter, so visitors are welcome to drive through the park if they prefer not to walk.
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Plus, new displays are added each year, many inspired by wonders from around the world. Some of the lighted spectacles tower over 50 feet high!
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