Travelers Rest's Winter Lights Festival kicks off Thursday

Festivities include:

Carriage Rides, Thurs – Sat, 6pm – 9pm – Enjoy an old-fashioned horse & buggy carriage ride ($5. per person). Loading behind TR Makers Co. by the lighted tunnel on the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Christmas March on Main, Fri 7pm – Decorate your strollers, bicycles, wagons, and family with battery-operated Christmas lights and join the first annual Christmas March on Main. The procession gathers at the Gazebo on Main at 7pm. We’ll walk to McElhany where we will be greeted by the TRelfs.

TRelf Scavenger Hunt – Pick up your Scavenger Hunt card from the Winter Lights Headquarters located in the former Pace Running store at 108 S Main Street then visit participating shops to find the hidden TRelf. (list of shops to be announced)

Snowball Fights by the Trail – Join the fun and dodge left and right as you engage in an all-out snowball fight with these plush, safe snowballs! Located behind the Whistle Stop you’ll find an area stocked with soft snowballs to throw and enjoy a lively winter game.

Holiday Themed Food Vendors – Main Street will play host to vendors selling everything from candy apples to roasted corn and popcorn.

Choir Music in the Gazebo – Sing along with church choirs as they perform Christmas carols and hymns each night.

Toy Drive Collection – Help us make the holiday spirit bright for local children and their families in need this Christmas by dropping off an unwrapped gift at the Winter Lights Headquarters located in the former Pace Running store at 108 S Main Street.

Christmas Market, Sat 5pm – 8pm – There’s nothing better than sharing a handmade gift with your loved ones. Artists and crafters will be set up by TR Mercantile stocked with beautiful gifts for everyone on your Christmas list.

Festival Headquarters – We will be set up in the former Pace Running store at 108 S Main Street to answer any questions and help you make the season bright!