Heart of the Holidays Festival

The City of Hartsville is excited to introduce what’s sure to become a beloved and highly anticipated event- the First Annual Heart of the Holidays Festival! This 3-day event, which will run November 21st -13rd, 2024, will serve as the City’s kickoff to the holiday season.***Purchase tickets below

  • This event opens with our traditional Downtown Holiday Open House and Centennial Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 21st;   beat the rush on your holiday shopping by supporting your favorite, local merchants who always offer the best deals of the holiday season.
  • Friday night, November 22 is for the adults as we launch our first ever Wine and Art Walk*** in collaboration with Black Creek Arts Council! Stroll the streets of Downtown Hartsville, shop with your favorite stores, sample tasty wine and support local artists at the same time (ticketed event).
  • Plan for a fun-filled Saturday, November 23rd  as we bring all the excitement of the Holiday Carnival, complete with carnival rides, downtown for families and kids to enjoy!
  • The festival is capped with an elegant evening, Saturday, November 18th at the Heart of the Holidays Holiday Ball***, set along the backdrop of scenic Prestwood Lake at the Lawton Park Pavilion. Dress to the nines for this event that will offer heavy h’orderves, a live band, dancing, and celebrating the true heart of the holidays (ticketed event).