About ChristmasVille 2026

ChristmasVille is an annual holiday festival held in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that celebrates the joy and magic of the holiday season. The festival features a variety of activities, including live performances, art exhibitions, holiday markets, and festive decorations throughout the city. Now operating as an independent 501(c)(3) organization, ChristmasVille remains committed to creating an enchanting experience for the community and visitors alike.

Welcome to ChristmasVille 2026: Old Town, New Memories

Step into a world where the warmth of yesterday meets the wonder of today. This year, ChristmasVille invites you to experience Old Town, New Memories, a celebration that wraps you in the feeling of Christmases past while creating new moments to treasure for years to come.

Inspired by Vernon Grant’s illustration, Big Britches to Fill, this year’s theme reminds us that we all step into something bigger when we choose to carry tradition forward. Just like the playful charm of Grant’s vintage artwork, ChristmasVille 2026 honors the timeless traditions that have filled our hearts for generations while inviting you to create your own chapter in Old Town Rock Hill’s story.

Remember those December evenings. The glow of twinkling lights reflected in frosted windows. The sound of carols drifting through crisp winter air. The simple joy of gathering with people who matter to you. That feeling is waiting in Old Town Rock Hill this year, where every corner shines with classic Christmas colors, familiar charm, and the kind of warmth that lingers long after the season ends.

As you wander through Old Town, you may feel as though you have stepped into one of Vernon Grant’s beloved illustrations. The scent of hot cocoa on a cold night. The laughter echoing down historic streets. A thousand lights dancing across brick buildings and storefront windows. These are the moments that feel timeless and true.

Whether this is your first visit, a long-standing tradition, a night out with friends, or a quiet walk through the lights, ChristmasVille 2026 offers the gift of time. Time to reconnect. Time to reflect. Time to experience the season in a way that feels meaningful to you.

So bring your traditions. Bring your friends. Bring the people who make the season special. Or simply bring yourself and a willingness to slow down and take it in. Here in Old Town Rock Hill, ChristmasVille is more than a festival. It is where neighbors gather, community grows stronger, and every visit becomes part of your story.

Because in the end, it is not just about returning to a place. It is about returning to a feeling.

Old Town, New Memories.
Your ChristmasVille awaits.

2026 ChristmasVille Festival Chair

Faith Hill

Festival Chair, ChristmasVille 2026
Faith Hill steps into the role of Festival Chair for ChristmasVille 2026 with a deep love for the season and an even deeper appreciation for the Rock Hill community she calls home. After serving as Festival Vice Chair in 2024 and 2025, she is honored to lead the 21st ChristmasVille and continue building on the strong foundation established over the past two decades.

Faith’s journey with ChristmasVille began in 2017 when she volunteered for the first time and quickly realized she wanted to play a larger role in shaping the festival’s future. What started as helping with events evolved into serving on the Marketing Team, joining the Board of Governors, and taking on leadership responsibilities that have helped strengthen the festival’s presence in the community.

Professionally, Faith serves as Operations Manager at Madds Media. She brings her experience in organization, communication, and collaboration to ChristmasVille, focusing on thoughtful planning and supporting the volunteers and partners who make the festival possible.

The 2026 theme, Old Town, New Memories, reflects what Faith values most about the festival. ChristmasVille honors tradition while inviting each visitor to create meaningful experiences of their own. Inspired by the enduring charm of Vernon Grant’s artwork, Faith looks forward to leading a season that celebrates nostalgia, connection, and the joy of gathering in Old Town Rock Hill.

With a commitment to supporting local businesses and strengthening community partnerships, Faith invites everyone to join her in celebrating ChristmasVille 2026 in the heart of Old Town.

2026 ChristmasVille Chair & Board

Board President

Kyle Neely, Founders Federal Credit Union

Festival Chair

Faith Ramsey-Hill, Madds Media

Festival Vice Chair

Robbie Compton, Riverwalk Academy

Executive Director

Gracie Waldrop, ChristmasVille

Board of Governors

Allan Miller, OTS Media
Alice Davis, Williams & Fudge
Allison Cleveland, Visit York County
Andrea Cooper, Comporium
Brittany Pigford, Winthrop University
Bryan Boan, Rock Hill Coffee
Catherine Madden, OTS Media
Crystal Miller, Independent
Elssy Carpenter, City of Rock Hill
Jillian Bingham, Culture & Heritage Museums
JP McFadden, McFadden’s
Justin Smith, Vinyet Architecture
Lain Reavis, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Lee Hamilton, Allen Tate Realtors
Maddie Aug, Madds Media
Melanie Cooper, Arts Council of York County
Robbie Compton, Riverwalk Academy
Sarah Vining, Hickory Post
Stanley Jackson, Family Trust Federal Credit Union

2026 ChristmasVille Team Leaders

Alice Davis
Allison Cleveland
Amanda Haskin
Andrea Barnette
Bella Bowden
Bette Jean Janicke
Brittani Rayfield
Brittany Cooper
Bryan Boan
Carol Newman
Catherine Madden
Chloe Little
Christia Humburg
Cindy Downing
Cortney Peterson
Crystal Miller

Dan Cox
Diana Braunbeck
Faith Ramsey-Hill
Glory Ramsey
Gracie Waldrop
Hope Prevette
Jerrianne Jackson
Jonathan Dawkins
JP McFadden
Laura Lawson
Maddie Aug
Mary Freeman
Mary-Marshall Howey
Meghan Caldwell
Michelle Dawkins
Michelle Manning-Osborne

Natalie Hoekstra
Parker Aug
Regan Wright
Robbie Compton
Ryan Bridges
Samantha Kriegshauser
Sarah Lewis
Skyler Oliver
Stanley Jackson
Sydney Munn
Terra Carney
Terry Hagen
Terri Westhphal
TJ Carney
Tonya Janicke
Tyler Williams

"Christmas is the season of wishes."

– Vernon Grant

ChristmasVille, and the whimsical world of Vernon Grant

Have you ever opened a storybook and wanted to step inside? Or dream of a simpler time filled with music, merriment, and festive folks brimming with good cheer? If so, then grab your family and friends, and enter the whimsical world of ChristmasVille.

The ChristmasVille Festival is inspired by Rock Hill’s adopted son, Vernon Grant—children’s illustrator and artist of the famed Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies’ Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!®. In celebration of our beloved artist, Old Town Rock Hill comes alive each winter as a charming, picturesque holiday village and outdoor art festival with festive holiday decorations, gnomes, and of course, Santa himself.

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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.