The Award-Winning ChristmasVille Festival
ChristmasVille has been recognized as a premier destination and community leader since its inception, our legacy of quality is clear. Our success is built on the people who lead us and the volunteers who give their time.
Award-Winning Excellence
Top Honors & Festival Excellence
- Best Overall Event: ‘06, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11 (NC & SC)
- Event of the Year: ’11, ’12, ’14 (NCF&E)
- York County’s Best Annual Festival: ’25 (Post & Courier)
- Best Festival: ’19 (SFEA)
- Best New Event: ’22 (SFEA)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award: ’22 (SFEA)
Programming & Event Highlights
- Best Children’s Program: Whimsical Character Breakfast ’25 (NCF&E)
- Best Event Series: ’24 (SFEA)
- Best Event Within an Event: ’25 (SFEA)
- Best Event Associated with an Event: ChristmasVille After Dark – North Pole Nights ’25 (NCF&E)
- Best Event Program: ’17, ’19 (SFEA)
- Best Event Photo: ’12 (NCF&E)
Merchandise & Partnerships
- Best Merchandise: ’25 (Southeast); ’07, ’10, ’13, ’14, ’15 (SC)
- Featured Collaborations:
- Aspen Hue: Vendor Impact ’24 (SFEA)
- Sleeping Giant Distillery: ’22 (SFEA)
- Knowledge Perk Coffee: ’20 (SFEA)
- Outstanding Partnerships:
- Arts Council of York County: ’13, ’22
- Piedmont Medical Center: ’19
Leadership & Community Spirit
- Director of the Year: Candy Clapp (’10); Cathy Murphy (’14)
- Volunteer of the Year: Mary Lynn Norton (’12); John Rinehart (’14); Derrick McQuiston (’15)
Member of Southeast Festivals & Events Association + NC Festivals & Events
Event Photography
By attending ChristmasVille, you understand and agree that your photograph or image may be taken in any public place. You further grant permission and consent to ChristmasVille Rock Hill to use any such photograph, video, or image for any reasonable purpose, including promotion of the festival.