The Christmas spirit is very much alive right now in the Palmetto State. People are busy making plans, shopping, and spending time with family. Here's a novel way to highlight your holiday season: Every year in December, a the best winter town in South Carolina changes its name for four festive days and, with or without snow, transforms into a winter wonderland. It's a perfect place to spend a day or a night and kick off your holiday season on a high note in the one of the most festive towns in South Carolina.
Thursday, December 5, 2019 through Sunday, December 8, 2019, Rock Hill will become ChristmasVille, SC. This annual transformation has grown to be one of the most fun street festivals as Rock Hill transforms into a beautiful holiday village and outdoor art fair and festival.
Prepare for four enchanted days filled with shopping, live music and performances, food and drink, and so much more as ChristmasVille turns Olde Towne into one of the best places to visit in winter in South Carolina.
Expect endless activities that everyone in the family will enjoy... complete with its own ice rink on Main Street!
Each year, Santa gets a special invitation to join in the fun and he stays in town for four whole days.
Of course you'd expect to find the big guy in red in the best winter town in South Carolina.
What more could you ask for from ChristmasVille? Plenty! How about carolers? A fun and jolly group of carolers roams the streets in ChristmasVille belting out Christmas carols that'll make you want to sing along.
There's even a trackless train offering rides to the whole family aboard the event's polar express.
Two main stages dish up practically non-stop performances including school groups, dance groups, musical guests, and plenty of holiday music to which you can hum along.
What about food? ChristmasVille has no shortage of yummy fair food to fill your tummy. Vendors are on hand with your favorites, like kettle corn, sausages, and funnel cakes.
And what festival would be complete without a giant turkey leg of your very own?
Or you can stop into the bakery on Main Street or one of the many Old Town restaurants to refuel.
Afterward, take the little ones over for a pony ride on one of Santa's miniature ponies. What a fun memory to cherish for years to come!
Be sure to carve out time to view the annual Gingerbread House contest entries. There are some very talented artists who build these delicious cookie and candy displays each year.
All the while, keep your eyes peeled for spotting Jolly Old Saint Nick...
And who knows who elseyou may run into in ChristmasVille??
The kiddos will love the many costumed characters they may recognize from storybooks and movies.
Don't forget to bring your Christmas list and shop for gifts for friends and family. There will be plenty of vendors to visit and items to purchase at the arts and crafts sale.
Rock Hill, SC transforms into ChristmasVille beginning Thursday, December 5, 2019, with the opening ceremony. The event continues through Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Rock Hill's Old Town. You'll find more information, including a festival guide and a complete schedule of events, on the official website for ChristmasVille.
Have you been to ChristmasVille, the best winter wonderland in South Carolina at Christmastime? Maybe it's time to check it out!
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