We’re just a few weeks away from another exciting season at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, where they are once again nominated for some national awards!

Holiday World Earns National Recognition

Your favorite Southern Indiana destination has received nine nominations across six categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. These nominations come from a panel of editors and industry experts, and they really spotlight what families already know – this place is something special.

Full List Of 2026 Award Nominations

Here are all of the nominations and direct links to cast your vote!

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari President & CEO, Matt Eckert, never forgets who really deserves the credit for these kinds of awards…

The recognition from industry experts is nice, but Holiday World exists because of our Guests who visit and love the park. We hope everyone will help us reach the top by voting daily – especially for best outdoor water park and best water coaster.

How You Can Vote Daily

Voting for the USA Today 10Best is officially underway and runs through April 20, with fans able to vote once per day. Winners will be announced April 29, so there’s plenty of time to show some hometown pride and push Southern Indiana into the spotlight.

Celebrating 80 Years Of Holiday World

Holiday World is celebrating its 80th season in 2026, and they’re going all out. Expect an expanded schedule, plus the return of crowd favorites like the Holidays in the Sky drone show, the high-flying Nerveless Nocks stunt show, the Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival, and the Dino Corn Maze Adventure.

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Park officials are also teasing a brand-new event announcement coming soon!

25 Must-Try Rides at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

Gallery Credit: Bobby G.

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari's Summer Wine'd Down Menu

The new menu for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival is now available. The park has released an Event Guide, which provides the 30 new event-exclusive menu items and where to find them, along with wine pairing suggestions

Gallery Credit: Liberty

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