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Customize Your Wander!

Food & Experiences

Alongside the magical trail of lights at Winter Wander, there will be a host of food and drink options all throughout your journey around Heritage Lake. And if you are looking for more intimate and private opportunities at Winter Wander, consider a one of our custom experiences that come with exclusive perks for you and your party.

Keep scrolling to learn more about this year's Winter Wander food vendors or check out the add-on experiences in the promo boxes below.

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Fire Pit Reservations

Gather family and friends and enjoy the privacy of your own personal fire pit with s'mores!

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VIP Glistening Grove

This special experience in our coveted Glistening Grove area features a host of exclusive perks.

View the Perks

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Celebration Package

Bring your special celebration to Winter Wander! Our team can assist in building a unique experience as you celebrate.

Let's Celebrate!

  • Boar's Head Food Truck

    The culinary team from Boar's Head will have a full menu of drinks and treats every day of Winter Wander.

    Get it on a stick! Tasty corn dogs and kabobs will highlight the menu and be accommodated by an array of fun treats including kettle chips, deep fried Oreos, funnel cakes, candy apples and lots more!

  • Chick-Fil-A!

    Chick-fil-A is hitting the road and bringing the flavor to Winter Wander for the entire season! Their food truck will be serving up signature chicken sandwiches, perfectly seasoned nuggets and refreshing drinks. Come hungry and treat yourself to the taste that all of America has come to love.

    As a reminder, and just like every Chick-fil-A store location, their staff will not be serving on Sundays, but Charlottesville's best Vision BBQ will be filling the empty void every Sunday.

  • Melt Desserts

    Melt Desserts and More is rolling in with an extra sweet menu for Winter Wander! Treat yourself to scooped ice cream with toppings, hot brownie sundaes, warm apple pie à la mode or a gourmet cookie sandwiches. They’ll also be serving warm cookie sundaes, classic root beer floats and even a special Christmas-themed drink. Stop by and indulge in something delicious!

  • Food & Beverage Locations

    Enhance your Winter Wander experience with an array of food and beverage choices. Our in-house culinary team will be serving from our food truck, inside the Wander Lounge and also at the Outpost.

    Drink selections throughout the trail include hot chocolate & cider (available with alcohol), holiday & canned cocktails, mulled wine & wine by the glass, soft drinks, coffee, water and a wide selection of beer choices.

    There will be varied selections of snacks and food at multiple locations, including but not limited to assorted beverages, corn dogs, kabobs, funnel cakes, cookies, kettle chips cotton candy and more!

  • S'mores Stations

    S'mores kits will be available at all throughout the Winter Wander trail. There are fire pits adjacent to the Enchantment District, our Wander Outpost and also on the patio which marks the beginning and ending locale for your wander.