Bull Run Festival of Lights

Even in this Era of CGI, this was a pleasant old school event. A little pricey and NOVA drivers still act like the park is I66, but the show is a nice way to spend an hour. Traffic gets crazy at the end as people jockey for the carnival. And the recommended route to 28 backs up. So what? Chill out and enjoy the lights.

This Festival of Lights is amazing! $40 per car gets you in to a holiday light drive that seems to keep going and going, it’s such a fun family activity! ✨ What’s nice is that if you need a restroom, there are a few right along the drive. There are cabins that you can rent there as well, to get an extended holiday light experience.
At the end of the drive there is plenty of parking for the Holiday Village. There you’ll find camel & carnival rides, even a Ferris Wheel! 🎡 The rides might be cold, so dress warmly or make a stop at the fire 🔥 pit for some hot coco & roasted marshmallows to warm up.
There are lots of carnival games & food - Funnel Cakes Yum!
Come prepared to buy carnival tickets 🎟 for most of the above mentioned village fun. Or just wonder through to soak up & spread the holiday cheer!

The drive-through light show is really cool. It's longer than you think. Fun for the whole family. It's a perfect activity for people who can't walk well.

Be sure to buy tickets in advance online to save $10.

Two thumbs up.

The photos do not say a thing about what you will see. I didn't want to ruin it because it is by far the best most filled Drive-Tru lights show I have been too. It is well managed with plenty of booth to pay or check in tickets however you will still have a bit of a backup in the beginning until you get through. Once through it is two lanes the whole time and you can go 10 mph to really enjoy every aspect of the show. You will not want to go faster because every side has something exciting. It is perfect for every age to enjoy. At the end of the drive you are met with a carnival like atmosphere that has, camel rides, 3 fire pits with seats around and a stand to buy s'mores kits and marshmallows. They have scenes to take pictures, rides like the fair to ride, games to play, and food vendors where you can get a big ol bucket of fries or caramel apple or just pizza. It is really a wonderful holiday event the whole family can enjoy and you don't need to get out of the car if you don't want too. Happy Holidays!

Wow! I am in love with this place! Might come back again next week. The lights are so amazing! The carnival 🎡 at the end just wow. You get funnel cakes, corn dogs, nachos, hot chocolate and more: Had an amazing time with the family. All the lights were working!! The also have camels. Pretty cool. They have so much more cool stuff.