Frequently Asked Questions
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Have your ticket pulled up on your phone or printed and ready to scan. A staff member will greet you at the entrance and scan your ticket.
Yes! Tickets are available at the gate, and we accept both cash and credit/debit cards. However, we recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to save money and make your entry even easier!
Wait times can be up to an hour on weekends and peak nights! To beat the rush, arrive within the first hour of the show OR arrive from 9pm to close. The drive itself takes about 35 minutes once you’re on the raceway. We also have VIP Fast Lane tickets available for peak nights if you wish to skip the line on peak nights.
Our busiest nights are Peak Nights (Dec. 16 – 25) although there may be a wait on any Friday or Saturday night in December! We will be open 4:30pm – 11:00pm on all of these nights. To avoid the wait at the entrance on Peak Nights, you may purchase a VIP Fast Lane ticket.
Passenger car is a sedan, SUV, minivan or pickup (regular price); Limo/RV/Passenger van is $85, mini bus (<20 passengers) is $130 and buses (20+ passengers) are $165. A Sprinter van would be considered a passenger van.
New This Year: Prices will increase by a few dollars at the gate – see Pricing to learn more.
No, chains and studded tires are not allowed at Portland International Raceway. This is so that the racetrack can remain smooth year-round. There are no exceptions or refunds if you are turned away.
No, you may not get out of your vehicle at any time while on the racetrack. We ask that you avoid frequent stops and keep on driving at a slow, steady pace with headlights turned off.
Restrooms are available in the main parking lot at Portland International Raceway before entering the show. Keep left once you enter the parking lot and look for the rectangular building near the ticketing area.
Yes, but bear in mind there are no potty areas for pets at Portland International Raceway.
Tickets are nonrefundable, but plans change! Regular drive-through tickets can be used on another eligible night without purchasing a new ticket. Your existing ticket will still scan at the gate. If admission is more expensive on your new date, you’ll just pay the difference at the gate.
The entrance is located west of I-5, across from the Delta Park/Vanport Park & Ride parking lot. We recommend searching “Winter Wonderland Portland” in Google Maps for the most accurate directions, as Apple Maps may direct you to the wrong location.
If you can’t find your Winter Wonderland ticket in your inbox or junk folder, please email winterwonderland@sunshinedivision.org and we will be able to resend your ticket!
Yes! Regular drive-through tickets can be used on any eligible drive-through night, regardless of the date selected at purchase. You don’t need a new ticket! Your existing ticket will still scan at the gate. If admission costs more on your new date, you’ll simply pay the difference at the gate.
We welcome requests from schools, nonprofits, community organizations, businesses, and other groups interested in visiting Winter Wonderland! Whether you’re planning a group outing or requesting discounted or donated admission, please complete our request form. Our team will review your request and follow up with available options. To submit a group discount or ticket donation request, click here. Requests may be submitted through December 15, 2026.
Winter Wonderland can accommodate many types of large vehicles, including school buses and charter buses. Admission rates vary by vehicle type and passenger capacity. Vehicle height clearance is 13 feet.
Yes! Winter Wonderland offers opportunities for businesses and community partners to support Sunshine Division while participating in one of Portland’s favorite holiday traditions. Please contact our team to learn more about available sponsorship opportunities.
There are many ways to support Sunshine Division during the holiday season, including volunteering, hosting food drives, and making donations. We’d love to help your group find an opportunity to get involved! Learn more at sunshinedivision.org.
Please email us at winterwonderland@sunshinedivision.org, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
