A Winter Weekend at Wildside: Music, Stillness & the Turning of the Light

As the year begins to soften toward its close, Wildside invites you to slow down and spend a winter weekend with us — one rooted in music, connection, and the quiet turning of the season.

This Saturday and Sunday, we’re holding space for two very different but beautifully connected experiences: an afternoon of live Americana music and a gentle, all-day Winter Solstice gathering. Come for one, come for both — each stands on its own, and together they create a meaningful pause before the holidays carry us forward.

🎶 Saturday, December 20

James Beers & The Wandering Woodsmen Live at Wildside1:00–4:00 PM | Free Admission | Family-Friendly

We’re excited to welcome James Beers & The Wandering Woodsmen to the Wildside stage for the very first time.

Their sound blends roots, folk, blues, and alt-country — honest songwriting, soulful acoustic energy, and that unmistakable Kentucky heartland feel. It’s the kind of music that invites you to settle in, sip a glass of wine, and let the afternoon unfold naturally.

Expect:

• Warm, roots-driven Americana

• Bluesy vocals and soulful acoustic strings

• A cozy, laid-back set perfect for holiday unwinding

• Your favorite Wildside wines, mulled wine, and winter vibes

• A great new band to fall in love with

  
  

Bring a friend. Bring your favorite flannel. Stay awhile.

🌑✨ Sunday, December 21

Winter Solstice at Wildside12:00–5:00 PM | Free to Attend

On the shortest day of the year, we gather gently.

Our Winter Solstice Celebration is a relaxed, come-and-go afternoon rooted in reflection, renewal, and community. There’s no schedule to follow and nothing you have to do — just space to arrive, slow down, and honor the turning of the light in your own way.

Throughout the afternoon, guests are invited to explore:

• Solstice Wares — intention candles, creative crafting, and seasonal ritual items

• Community Solstice Altar & Intention Bowl — a shared space to light a candle, reflect on the past year, and name intentions for the season ahead

• Simple Craft Stations — quiet, self-guided ways to create a small ritual piece

• Evergreen, candlelight, and moments of quiet woven throughout the space

  
  

A Solstice Wine Feature will be available at the bar to honor the seasonal shift.

This gathering is meant to feel earthy, grounding, and quietly powerful — a pause inside the season before the light begins its return.

A Gentle Invitation

Whether you’re craving live music and shared tables, or a quieter moment of reflection, this weekend at Wildside offers a place to land.

Free to attend. Wine and select items available for purchase.Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.

We look forward to sharing this winter weekend with you. 💜✨