The Greenville Convention Center and the Rotary Club of Greenville’s signature holiday events will combine into one festive celebration – the Holiday Fair and Kringle Village.
The three-day festival will be held Dec. 5 to 7 at the Greenville Convention Center. It will include elements from both longtime holiday events.
For the past five decades, the Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village has raised millions of dollars for multiple charities. The club’s annual event includes various performances and holiday experiences.
The Greenville Convention Center has hosted the Holiday Fair for over 54 years. The event included the largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts. Matt Hollander, GCC general manager, said combining the Holiday Fair and Kringle Holiday Village events is a big win for the community.
“Working together, our two organizations will create a true holiday extravaganza for thousands of local and out-of-town visitors alike that will build on the traditions of the past while offering new elements that create memories for the future,” Hollander said.
What to expect
The Holiday Fair and Kringle Village will feature a vendor market with more than 350 crafters and commercial vendors. The festival will also include holiday treats, authentic European mulled wine and bier garden. Live performances by local bands, choirs, dance troupes, DJs and more will be held on the Kringle Village Main Stage throughout the festival.
The festival will also include:
- Mingle @ Kringle: The event’s opening night party featuring Randomonium. It will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 5
- Friday Movie Night: A family-friendly Christmas movie will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 6.
- Enchanted Tea Party: Families can enjoy treats, hear holiday stories, meet elves and more during the tea party at 2 p.m on Dec. 6.
- Little Miss Kringle Pageant: A pageant for children ages eight and under will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 6.
- The North Pole: Children and their families are invited to visit Santa, go inside his workshop to make crafts and play at the North Pole. The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 5, and 6 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 7.
A silent auction will be held throughout the event that includes gifts from local businesses and travel destinations. Auction items will be announced online prior to opening night and bidding will occur in-person and virtually.
All proceeds from the event will go to supporting Alexander Elementary School, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Greenville County Teacher of the Year Program, Rotary Family Literacy Partnership and Service Above Self college scholarships.
“We give a gift to the community and the community gives back,” said Jane Dyer, event co-chair for the Holiday Fair & Kringle Village.
Tickets for the festival can be purchased in advance online at www.meetGCC.com or at the event. Daily admission is $10 per person. Parking is $10 per car and can be purchased online or at the event.
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