Saturday March 2, 2013. At the Wellington Amphitheater from 2 -6pm.

Presented by The International Polo Club Palm Beach, The Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Equestrian Sport Productions and The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, The Wellness Experience and LED SOURCE;  the event provided a line up of holiday performances, phenomenal food vendors, holiday shopping, chamber businesses expo, a visit from Santa and SNOW!   Local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and DIY Network television star (Emmy Award Nominated) “Vanilla Ice” performed his iconic “Ice Ice Baby”, “Play that Funky Music” as well as a new recorded hit to an overflowing crowd.  Our very own Presenting Sponsor, Mr. John Wash was a hit on stage providing the audience with many laughs and holiday cheer.   Several local dignitaries including Mayor Bob Margolis, Councilwoman Anne Gerwig, Former Mayor Darell Bowen, Chamber President Alec Domb and Event Chair Dr. Randy Laurich kicked off this time-honored event.

Chaired by Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Experience this event is the most anticipated holiday event of the season.  The exceptional hard work and dedication of sponsors, vendors and the professionals at PBIEC allow us to celebrate the success of this event.  Dr. Laurich and Mr. Domb believe bringing a “hometown’ element to WinterFest is what makes it so successful. Family friendly events such as a reading of the “Twas the Night Before Christmas by Mayor Margolis, a visit from Santa, children’s area including carriage rides, reindeer and bounce houses, a salute to the troops allow participation from the children and the families and make everyone an intrical  part of the festivities.

Our WinterFest Vendors were BIBA NY, Blooming with Autism, Boresha International, Chappy’s Food Cart, Kangoo Club Palm Beach- Cheeky Fitness, Cold Stone Creamery, Costco Wholesale, Dr. Steven Miller, Equestrian Sport Productions, FPL, Glamorous Nail Spa,  International Polo Club, Japan Karate-Do Genbu- Kai of Florida, Inc., LED Source, Lively Lights, Luv My Puppies, Melody Creates, Paradise Kettle Corn, Perfect Smile Dentistry, Prescriptions Plus, Psychological Wellness Center, Rejuvia Med Spa, Smoke Inn International, Superfit Gym, Synaptiq Life, The Wellness Experience, Three J’s Cigar, TKC Future Fitness Isagenix, Tropical Laser, Ultima Fitness, Vanilla Ice, Village Music Center,  W4CY, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Wellington Christian School.

This year we hosted a brand new FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL boasting the exceptional establishments of IPC and The Wanderers Club, Stonewood Grill, Taco Vida and Solo Cantina, PRP Wines, Polo West Cantina, Christy’s Bakery and Starbucks as well as a red carpet photo booth courtesy of LED SOURCE and The Wellness Experience. 

Our performers could not have been more phenomenal! The talents of our local superstars are amazing.  If you have not heard or seen of the following please make it a point to check them out.  They are exquisite each in their own…. Thank you to Emily Brooke, Lexi Luca, Taylor Renee, Meghan Ritmiller, The US MARINE CORPS Color Guard, Wellington Ballet Theatre, Donna Tucci’s School of Dance, Wellington High School Dance Team, the Kids Cancer Foundation and Lowbud. 

Our local superstar and philanthropist “Vanilla Ice” astounds us each year.  His spirit of giving and dedication to our community is outstanding.  His efforts and those of his team- Frank, Wes and Chuck make this event possible.  Each is to be commended and thanked for their generosity and for giving back to Wellington. 

The Chamber salutes all the exhibitors, sponsors, The International Polo Club Palm Beach and our gracious venue host Equestrian Sport Productions for making their contribution to Wellington’s unique lifestyle, its economy and this spectacular event! And to each of you for attending… for being part of this event and for being a part of our community. Happy Holidays!

Location:
THe Crexent Business Center (West Building)
8461 Lake Worth Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(Just West of Turnpike)

There will be a wine and food tasting, Juried show, Celebrity Judges, Equestrian events in the Arena, a 25 piece Live Band, and lot’s of dancing.

As always this is the event to be. Come join us for all the fun. We hope to see you there.