5th Annual WINTERFEST

Wunder Garten (1101 First St. NE) will host its 5th annual WINTERFEST holiday pop up festival from Friday, December 3, 2021, through Thursday, December 23, 2021. This year’s WINTERFEST is set to be the biggest and best one yet. Find everything from Christmas trees, seasonal beers and warm cocktails, live entertainment, and evening holiday dance parties at the city’s most festive Bier Garten – WINTERFEST!

WINTERFEST boasts the city’s most festive and lively atmosphere and is a one-stop shop for Holiday cheer. The temperature-controlled Bier Garten will transform into a Hoppy, Holiday, Wonderland from top to bottom. Heavy décor will fill all 13,000 square feet of the indoor/outdoor space to build a holiday junkie’s dream. Guest will sip and mingle with warm cocktails such as spiked ciders and hot chocolates, seasonal beers from local breweries, and other libations all while they cozy up next to a roaring fire. A perfect spot for holiday parties!

WINTERFEST’S annual tree lot, The Giving Tree Project returns this year, partnering with the North of Massachusetts Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) and Wunder Garten to support the h3 Project whose mission is to end homelessness and human trafficking. A portion of the proceeds from each tree sold will support h3 Project. The Giving Tree Project has a wide variety of fresh-cut trees - from Fraser Firs, Balsam Firs, Douglas Firs, White Pine, Scotch Pine and Blue Spruce. Tree sizes range from tabletop to 10+ feet. Giving Tree days & hours: Mondays thru Fridays 4 pm to 8 pm; Saturdays & Sundays noon to 8 pm.

WINTERFEST will host special guests and events including appearances from Santa himself for Sunday Yappy Hour from noon to 3 pm to take pictures with the entire family, furry friends included. Weekly events include our popular Trivia Nights every Monday and Tuesday. Classic Christmas Movie Nights sure to spark that warm and fuzzy holiday nostalgia will take place on Wednesdays. Additional weekend festivities feature live performances on Saturdays by local favorites such as Chasing Autumn, and evening holiday-themed dance parties including the 80/90’s Dance Party, Night of a 1000 Santas (Who’s Naughty and Who’s Nice), and a holiday staple the Ugly Sweater Party. Thursday, December 9th and 16th will kick the holiday cheer up a notch with the LGBTQIA+ community with “A Christmas Kiki” from 7 pm to12 am.

WINTERFEST kicks off Friday, December 3rd at 4 p.m. with the annual Grand Opening Party laced with music and entertainment. All are invited to kick off this season of WINTERFEST, DC’s Holiday Hub. Admission to Winterfest is FREE. Wunder Garten is open Monday through Wednesday, 4 pm to 11 pm; Thursday, 4 pm to 12 am; Friday, 3 pm to 1 am; Saturday, 12 pm to 1 am; and Sunday from 12 pm to 11 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.wundergartendc.com.

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About Wunder Garten

Inspired by the Bavarian beer gardens made famous in Germany, Wunder Garten opened in 2015, in the fast-developing neighborhood of NoMa, with the goal of providing residents with a fun place to gather with friends and family for ice-cold beers, good food, and sunshine. Now, Wunder Garten, with over 13,000 square feet of space, is one of DC’s largest beer gardens with multiple bars, lush greenery, cabanas, and a friendly and warm staff that will make you feel welcomed. To learn more about Wunder Garten please visit wundergartendc.com.

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