Christmas in Ohio Returns to Hartford Fairgrounds This November

WonderLight Productions will bring its Christmas in Ohio drive-through holiday light show back to the Hartford Fairgrounds starting Nov. 13, The Newark Advocate reported.

The seasonal attraction, located at 14028 Fairgrounds Road, is scheduled to run through Jan. 3. Families can drive through a two-mile display of synchronized lights while listening to a 45-minute holiday music soundtrack broadcast on 89.9 FM.

For many in Central Ohio, the event serves as a primary seasonal tradition. The scale of the production has grown significantly since its inception, transforming the fairgrounds into a major regional destination during the winter months.

“Every year, our family looks forward to bringing a little Christmas magic back to central Ohio,” WonderLight Productions Manager Grace Owens said in a news release. “There’s something special about seeing families make memories together as they drive through the lights. We love finding new ways to make the experience magical, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another season.”

Before the general public season begins, WonderLight is hosting a specific community event on Nov. 12. This “Twinkle Test Night” will run from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free for veterans, military personnel, and their families.

To participate in this free session, visitors must present a government-issued photo ID at the gate that confirms their military or veteran status. Due to safety and space constraints, the organizers said that buses and RVs are not permitted during the Twinkle Test Night show.

The holiday show will operate between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on its scheduled days of operation. Admission pricing is structured around vehicle occupancy to accommodate different group sizes.

Guests have the option to purchase tickets at the fairgrounds gate or through the official website at wonderlightschristmas.com.

The seasonal display concludes on Jan. 3.

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