Atascadero to host ‘Winter Wonderland’ snow event on Dec. 12
– The City of Atascadero will present Winter Wonderland on Dec. 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the downtown area.
Organizers say more than 70 tons of snow will be brought to the Central Coast for the event. Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the surrounding downtown will be set up with one major snow pile area and a large snow slide built by Kiwanis Club of Atascadero, Cuesta Springs Ice Company, and Atascadero Hay & Feed. Additional activities will include Joe’s Little Train, several obstacle courses, gladiator joust, bounce houses, and a bungy jump operated by Bubble Fun 101. The California Mid-State Fair Queen’s court will appear, along with Santa and his elves.
The event will offer shopping from downtown merchants and more than 50 craft and food vendors. Visitors can also attend musical entertainment at Historic City Hall. The entertainment schedule is listed below.
At 5 p.m., Atascadero High School Cheer Team will perform, followed by announcements from the California Mid State Fair Queen’s court. At 5:05 p.m., Fine Arts Academy Monarch Choir and All District Elementary Choir will perform. At 5:30 p.m., 805 Movement and Performing Arts will take the stage. At 5:55 p.m., Atascadero Fine Arts Academy Honors Dancers will perform. At 6:20 p.m., Atascadero Middle School Choirs will perform. At 6:40 p.m., Atascadero High School Choirs will perform. From 7 to 9 p.m., music will be provided by Medina Light Show Design.
Santa will appear at the snow slide area to take the first sled ride of the evening. Afterward, Santa will be available at Historic City Hall until 8 p.m. The North Pole entrance for Santa will be located on the West Mall side of the building.
