ChristmasVille Festival
Visitors can take horse-drawn carriage rides, skate on a real ice skating rink, and watch Santa arrive during the grand opening ceremony. The festival grounds feature live music, theater, dance, strolling Dickens carolers, art exhibitions, and holiday markets. Guests can also view festive decorations across town and take part in interactive contests, including a gingerbread house contest and a LEGO building competition.
What to Expect
Old Town Rock Hill festival featuring ice skating, carolers, and Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Organizer
ChristmasVille Rock Hill
Food & Drink
Taste of ChristmasVille features seasonal bites and themed treats from participating Old Town restaurants.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-loving visitors
Vibe
Festive and whimsical
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
Tips & Advice
- Sign up early for carriage rides, historic tours and the brunches, because these need a ticket or registration, while many other festival events are free.
- Get your gingerbread house, LEGO build or cardboard ornament entry in by December 2, because the contests run before the festival weekend starts.
- Book Hilton Garden Inn or Home2 Suites through the festival's links if you're staying overnight, because both offer discounted rates with breakfast included.
- Eat at an Old Town restaurant during Taste of ChristmasVille in the days before the festival to try their special themed bites.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa arrives during the grand Opening Ceremony that starts the four days.
- Preschool Day on the morning of Thursday, December 3: activities, playtime and sing-alongs with Santa (free registration).
- ChristmasVille Classic on December 3: a glow-in-the-dark disc golf tournament through the streets of Old Town (paid registration).
- Taste of ChristmasVille, November 29 through December 3: special ChristmasVille bites and themed treats at participating Old Town restaurants.
- Ticketed brunches and tastings, including the Whimsical Character Breakfast, Wishes and Whistles Broadway Brunch, Jingle Shells Oyster Roast and Toast of the Town wine tasting.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which experiences need a ticket?
Many events are free. The ones that need paid registration include the horse-drawn carriage rides, the historic tour, the tastings, the brunches, the golf tournaments and the contests. Preschool Day needs registration, but it's free.
How do I enter the gingerbread or LEGO contest?
Register for the Gingerbread House Contest, the LEGO Build Contest or the Cardboard Ornament Contest. Entries are made November 1 through December 2 at the Center for the Arts on East Main Street.
What is there for young children?
Preschool Day has activities, playtime and sing-alongs with Santa and friends. There's also a Whimsical Character Breakfast, several Santa activities and a real ice skating rink.
How can I volunteer or sell at the festival?
Volunteers are needed for everything from year-round roles to a few hours. Vendors can apply to sell festive food or goods on the festival's sign-up page.
Are there hotel deals for festival visitors?
Yes. Hilton Garden Inn Rock Hill has a discounted rate that includes breakfast. Home2 Suites Rock Hill has a discounted rate with breakfast and an indoor pool.
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