22nd Annual Holiday Festival of Lights

Event Details

Celebrate a Lowcountry tradition at Charleston’s most beloved nighttime holiday event - the Holiday Festival of Lights! With over two million shimmering lights, this three-mile driving tour brings more light displays year after year, with over 700 shining displays this season. Beginning November 11, 2011 and continuing through January 1, 2012, gather family and friends to capture the magic of the holiday season at James Island County Park.

The Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour! Park the car and experience exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. There are many celebrated attractions to see and do, including:
· Marshmallow Roasts
· Festival Train Rides
· Lakeside Lights Interactive Activity
· Enchanted Forest Walking Trail
· Gingerbread Houses
· Build a Reindeer Workshop
· 50-Ton Sand Sculpture
· Giant Greeting Cards
· Carousel Rides
· Gift Shops
· Portable Climbing Wall
· Photos with Santa
· Santa’s Sweet Shoppe

Stroll through Santa’s Village and see the meticulously hand-crafted holiday sand sculpture constructed with 50-tons of sand. View sugary structures entered in the gingerbread house competition. Shop at Santa’s Attic and the Incredible Gift Shoppe for hand-crafted goodies from local artisans, official 14-kt gold on brass collector series ornaments, toys, personalized gifts, angelic decorations and many stocking stuffers.

Spoil your sweet tooth at Santa’s Sweet Shoppe, Frosty’s Treats or the Northpole Diner. Make s’mores at the marshmallow roasting pits, take a photo with Santa (select dates only – see website for details) and then hop aboard the train for an up-close look at the light displays. Plus, you’ll enjoy entertainment on select nights, including bands, storytellers and much more. Wander over to Winter Wonderland where a traditional 18-animal carousel ride whirls you around. Don’t miss the giant 4-by-8 foot holiday card designs created by local school students as part of the annual holiday art competition.

For more information, including event hours and fees, call 843-795-4FUN (4386) or visit www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.