Welcome to your one stop shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday season. The Holiday Fair at the Greenville Convention Center has been an annual event in the Upstate for 55 years, and we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of the holidays with you this year, at the 55th Annual Holiday Fair. This year, we are happy to announce we are joining forces with the Greenville Rotary Club and their holiday event, Kringle Holiday Village for combined experience we’re calling HOLIDAY FAIR & KRINGLE VILLAGE.
Come have a holly jolly time with us December 5-7, 2024. Make your plans to join us for the ultimate vendor market in Greenville! Stay tuned for more information.
Show Hours:
Thursday 12/5
General Admission: 10a-7p
VIP Reception: 5:30-9p
Break out your Fancy Holiday Attire to Celebrate the season with our VIP reception. This night of festive elegance and indulgence features an elaborate Chef prepared menu, full bar, and live entertainment in our private ballroom followed by a VIP area at Mingle@Kringle featuring Greenville’s favorite party band, Randomonium. (VIP parking is included)
Mingle@Kringle: 5:30-9p
Toast to the merriest night of the year in your festive apparel with a warm mug of Gluhwein in a winter wonderland. This event features a winter biergarten, delicious food stations, a beautiful carousel, and Greenville’s favorite local band RANDOMONIUM playing all the hits plus their holiday favorites. The party fun starts at 5:30 and goes to 9:00p.m. but your Mingle @Kringle tickets also include access to the full Holiday Fair & Kringle Village so come early and enjoy shopping from more than 350 vendors. This event in INCLUDED in your General Admission Ticket!
Friday 12/6
General Admission: 10a-7p
The South Carolina Children’s Theatre “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” @6:30pm
The story of the Herdmans comes to life in a new, musical version never before seen on the SCCT stage! Adapted from the play by Barbara Robinson, and written by Jahnna Beachman and Malcolm Hillgartner, this holiday treat is for all ages. The rambunctious Herdman gang lies, steals, bullies other kids, and even smokes smelly cigars. The only safe place to hide from them used to be church. This changes when the entire “herd” shows up in search of pizza, cookies and Hawaiian Punch, and ends up in the Christmas pageant. Grace, the novice director in the play, is torn between getting rid of the Herdmans, or letting them stay at the risk of producing the worst pageant in the history of the world. This night at the theatre should be a part of any family’s holiday plans! For more information: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical | South Carolina Children’s Theatre
Family Movie Night: @7pm
Fuzzy slippers are encouraged, and blankets are allowed as the whole community is invited to huddle up for a showing of a family friendly Christmas movie complete with popcorn, hot cocoa and visits from a local cast of holiday characters to bring the film to life. The movie will start at 7pm. The title of the movie will be announced in October based on fan votes. This event is INCLUDED in your General Admission Ticket!
Saturday 12/7
General Admission: 10a-6p
Little Miss Kringle Pageant: @11am
Beginning at 11am on the main stage, contestants are invited to parade across the main stage in their most festive and charming costumes for proud parents and community members in this informal environment that celebrates creativity and joy. All registered participants will receive a holiday tiara. All proceeds go to support Greenville Rotary Charities.
To register click here: Miss Kringle Pageant Registration (google.com)
Silent Auction- ALL THREE DAYS!
Throughout the event a silent auction will take place featuring fantastic gifts from local businesses as well as one-of-a-kind travel destinations. Participating in the silent auction doubles your holiday giving, providing an opportunity to bid on incredible holiday gift items where proceeds also benefit the community. Auction items will be announced online prior to opening night and bidding may occur in-person or virtually.
A PORTION OF PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT GREENVILLE ROTARY CHARITIES!
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