GATHER, GET COZY & CELEBRATE WINTERFEST AT GORTON
Winterfest is Gorton’s annual winter film festival and community gathering, held the last weekend of January. Come for inspiring adventure films and stay for cozy après-ski vibes with live music, food trucks and a warm place to connect with friends and neighbors.
Winterfest activities are free and open to everyone. Film screenings require a ticket or festival pass.
How Winterfest Works
Two days. Four film programs. One festive gathering space.
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Films take place in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater
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Winterfest activities happen in the Stuart Ski Lodge (aka Stuart Community Room) on the first floor
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Enjoying the music and hanging out are always free
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Tickets are only needed for film screenings
Buy a ticket to The Sanctity of Space or Mountainfilm on Tour – or grab a festival pass to see it all – and enjoy Winterfest before or after your movie.
The Stuart Ski Lodge
Après-Ski Vibes at Gorton – Step into our alpine-inspired gathering space – the Stuart Ski Lodge – where winter feels warm, social and fun.
What you’ll find:
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Live acoustic music
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Food trucks with something for everyone
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Craft brews and signature ski-style cocktails for purchase
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A cozy, festive place to relax and connect
Dress for après-ski fun, grab a drink and settle in. Whether you’re coming early or hanging out after a film, the lodge is the heart of Winterfest.
Lodge Hours
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Friday: 6–7:30 pm
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Saturday: 3:30–7:30 pm
Winterfest Film Schedule
Friday, January 30
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6–7:30 pm
Winterfest activities in the Stuart Ski Lodge (free) -
7 pm
The Sanctity of Space
John & Nancy Hughes Theater
Ticket required
Saturday, January 31
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2 pm
Mountainfilm on Tour All Ages Shorts Program
John & Nancy Hughes Theater
Ticket required -
3:30–7:30 pm
Winterfest activities in the Stuart Ski Lodge (free) -
4 pm
Mountainfilm on Tour Adventure Shorts Program
John & Nancy Hughes Theater
Ticket required -
7 pm
Mountainfilm on Tour Indomitable Spirit Medley Shorts Program
John & Nancy Hughes Theater
Ticket required
Come for the Films. Stay for the Fun.
Dinner plans? Done.
Après-ski experience? Covered.
Winter weekend plans? Absolutely.
Winterfest is about more than watching great films – it’s about sharing a winter weekend together at Gorton. You belong here.
Winterfest at Gorton Center Featuring Mountainfilm on Tour is co-presented by Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands and sponsored by The Community Church of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.
