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LaBelle Winery Announces Fourth Annual LaBelle Lights Holiday Display
Derry, New Hampshire — LaBelle Winery announces its fourth annual LaBelle Lights holiday display. Millions of twinkling lights will illuminate festive outdoor displays along an accessible walking path at the winery’s Derry location from Nov. 12, 2024 through Jan. 19, 2025. The light display will be open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
“We created LaBelle Lights to offer an escape from the holiday madness,” says Amy LaBelle, co-owner and winemaker at LaBelle Winery. “By allowing visitors to enjoy a magical outdoor stroll through one of New England’s best winter lights displays we hope to help families create memories that will last a lifetime.”
What’s New at LaBelle Lights:
New this year, LaBelle has partnered with The Santa 603 to introduce the Santa Photo Experience Pass. For $45, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Santa and take home a professional indoor photo of up to six people shot by Allison Hope Photography. The Santa Photo Experience will be available from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on select dates in November and December. Visitors can reserve a pass when purchasing LaBelle Lights tickets online.
Also new for 2024-2025 will be LaBelle Lights swag bags, available for adults and children. The adult bag, $29, will include an embroidered LaBelle Lights logo winter beanie, one set of hand-warmers, a glowing holiday ornament, a $5 voucher to LaBelle Market, and a LaBelle Lights logo tote bag.
The children’s bag, $19, will contain a light-up necklace, a holiday tree light-up wand, 3-D glasses to enhance the light display experience, and a LaBelle Lights logo tote bag. Swag bags can be purchased when buying LaBelle Lights tickets online or upon arrival.
2024-2025 Theme Weeks:
LaBelle Lights will again include engaging and interactive “theme weeks.” This season’s themes will include:
- Holiday Card Week (Nov. 11-17, presented by New Hampshire PBS)
- Luau Christmas Week (Nov. 19-24)
- Holiday Pajamas Week (Nov. 26-Dec. 1)
- Ugly Sweater Week (Dec. 3-8, presented by Cross Insurance)
- Hidden Elves Week (Dec. 10-15, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets)
- Crazy Hat Week (Dec. 17-22)
- Frozen Costume Week (Dec. 26-29)
- Flannel Week (Dec. 31-Jan. 5)
- ‘80s Ski Week (Jan. 7-12)
- Winterfest (Jan. 15-19)
Parking & FAQs:
Parking for all guests attending LaBelle Lights will be available at no additional cost including accessible parking for guests with mobility challenges. Preferred parking, available on Fridays and Saturdays for $10, will provide convenient access to the LaBelle Lights entrance, Americus restaurant and LaBelle Market. Preferred parking can be reserved in advance when purchasing LaBelle Lights tickets online.
LaBelle Lights’ walking path is wheelchair and stroller accessible. For more detailed information about accessibility, please visit the LaBelle Lights FAQs page here: https://labellewinery.com/lights/faqs/
Food and Beverage:
LaBelle Lights visitors can enjoy grab-and-go sweet and savory snacks and a variety of beverages, which will be available at several locations along the LaBelle Lights path including the Tasting Room, Santa’s Snack Shack, and LaBelle Market. Both hot and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
Americus restaurant will offer full sit-down meals steps away from the display. Advance reservations for Americus are recommended and available at LaBelleWinery.com/dine
Charitable Donations:
LaBelle Lights ticket holders will have the opportunity to support End 68 Hours of Hunger by making a tax-deductible donation when purchasing their tickets online. The nonprofit organization addresses the critical gap in food security experienced by school-age children on weekends. More information is available at www.end68hoursofhunger.org/find-your-community/new-hampshire/derry/
Individual & Group Tickets:
General admission tickets to LaBelle Lights are $19 for adults; $12 for seniors 65 and older and $8 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under will be admitted free.
All tickets will be half-price on “Twinkle Tuesdays.”
Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended as nights can sell out. Walk-in guests are welcome, but admission is not guaranteed. Tickets can be purchased online at LaBelleWinery.com/lights
Discounted tickets are available for groups of 25 or more. Contact Stephanie Fournier at stephanie@labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898 x110 for information.
Sponsorships & Fundraising Opportunities:
Opportunities for businesses to sponsor LaBelle Lights are available. Sponsors will have the opportunity to connect with more than 75,000 visitors over the course of the event. All sponsorship packages include event tickets and promotional benefits.
“Sponsoring LaBelle Lights is an excellent opportunity for businesses to increase brand awareness, drive sales and give back to the community,” says Stephanie Fournier, corporate and nonprofit sales manager for LaBelle Lights.
Current LaBelle Lights sponsors include: Great North Aleworks; High Noon; Allagash Brewing Co.; Blue Moon; Coors Light; Miller Lite; Angry Orchard; Samuel Adams; Corona; Tito’s Handmade Vodka; Martignetti Companies; Enterprise Bank; Palmer Gas & Oil; JDS Flooring Associates; New Hampshire PBS; Cross Insurance; Hannaford Supermarkets; Paul A. Pouliot & Associates; Fulcrum Associates; Delta Dental; and Ciardelli Fuel Co.
For the most up-to-date list of sponsors, visit LaBelleWinery.com/lights
Fundraising opportunities are available for schools, athletic leagues, religious organizations, civic groups and nonprofits. “This is a great way for groups to experience LaBelle Lights while raising funds for their organizations,” Fournier says.
For more information on sponsorship and fundraising opportunities at LaBelle Lights, contact Stephanie Fournier at stephanie@experiencelabelle.com or (603)672.9898 x110.
About LaBelle Winery:
LaBelle Winery has provided guests with award-winning wines since its founding in 2005. Since 2012, when its flagship facility opened in Amherst, the winery has offered outstanding cuisine, entertainment and venues for private events and weddings. LaBelle’s Amherst location is home to the winery’s production facility, The Bistro restaurant, a tasting room and wine and gift shop.
LaBelle’s Derry location opened in 2021. The Derry property is home to Americus restaurant, golf and mini-golf courses, an event center and a market offering prepared food and beverages. A tasting room and a sparkling wine production facility opened in Derry in May 2022.
Along with award-winning wines, LaBelle has created a gourmet culinary product line called The Winemaker’s Kitchen. Products are currently available at both of the winery’s locations.
LaBelle Winery Amherst is located at 345 Route 101 in Amherst, New Hampshire.
LaBelle Winery Derry is located at 14 Route 111, Derry, New Hampshire.
Visit LaBelleWinery.com for directions and hours of operation.
For questions or media inquiries email michelle@labellewinery.com
