Holiday Fun for the Whole Community
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Otero College’s 3rd Annual Frost Fest on December 4th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the McDivitt Gym and Macdonald Hall parking lots. This community event invites everyone to enjoy a festive evening filled with activities, including roller skating on a roller rink, a heartwarming tree lighting ceremony, creative crafting booths for personalized holiday decorations, and more. Indulge in winter treats, sip on hot cocoa, and revel in the joyful atmosphere with live music and entertainment. Open to all ages, this event promises a memorable night of holiday cheer and togetherness for the entire community.
General Info & Event Schedule
Parking
General parking will be located:
- San Juan (Student Center Parking Lot, Auxiliary Gym Parking Lot, US Forest Service, McBride, Score Center)
- Off of Western Ave
- Along Colorado Ave
Handicap Parking will be located in the MacDonald Parking Lot
- Spaces are limited
Restrooms
Restrooms are located inside McDivitt gym next to the fitness center. Restrooms outside McDivitt gym will only be available to those skating.
Event Schedule
- Gates Open – 4:00 PM
- Goodie Bags (First 300 Children) – 4:00 PM
- Roller Rink – 4:00 PM
- Booths – 4:00 PM
- Food Trucks Open – 4:00 PM
- Mr. & Mrs. Clause – 4:30 PM
- Caroling – 6:30 PM
- Hope & Light Ceremony – 6:30 PM
- Event Ends – 8:00 PM
Partner With Otero
Business owners and community members are encouraged to participate in this event! Whether you’re a food vendor, have a craft booth you would like to set up or would like to be an official Event Partner, there are a number of ways that you can participate.
Event Partnership form must be received by 5 PM November 1, 2025.
Food vendor sign up deadline is November 15, 2025
Event Partner
Choose from 3 different tiers of support:
- White Tier - $100 Business will be listed on event programing
- Grey Tier - $250 Business will be listed on event programming, featured on Otero's website and social media.
- Navy Tier - $500 All of grey tier, plus 1'x1' banner space, $25 food voucher, 4 fast passes to the roller rink
- Rattler Tier - $1000 All of grey tier, plus upgraded 2'x2' banner space, $50 food voucher, and 8 fast passes to the roller rink, plus an individual social media spotlight
Charitable Donation
Donations are tax deductible
- Any monetary amount
- In-kind donations accepted
Food Vendor
Secure your spot at Frost Fest and showcase your business. It's the perfect opportunity to boost your sales and brand visibility:
- Entry Fee: $100
- Entry Deadline: 11/15/25