Greenville's Largest Winter Festival

The Greenville Convention Center will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland featuring a massive vendor market, roving performers, a European Bier Garden, the North Pole children's play area, Santa's Workshop, The Enchanted Tea Party, Little Miss Kringle Pageant, holiday movie night, snowball fights, main stage entertainment, the Grand Carousel, visits with Santa and more!

The Greenville Convention Center has been producing Holiday Fair for 55 years, one of the most successful holiday markets in the Southeast drawing more than 375 vendors from around the country. Local artisans and crafters are featured alongside purveyors of gifts for everyone on the shopping list.

"Combining Kringle Village and Holiday Fair is a big win for our community, Matt Hollander, General Manager of the Greenville Convention Center said. "Working together, these two organizations will create a true holiday extravaganza that will build on the traditions of the past while offering new elements that create memories for the future."

Organizers are focused on the "AND" of this combined event. The thousands of holiday shoppers who have been coming to Holiday Fair for many years can now bring the whole family to enjoy festive food, games and entertainment. The thousands of families that have been entertained at Kringle Village will now be able to stroll through 375 vendors at the Holiday Fair.

There is something for everyone!

Schedule of Events

General Admission – All ages admission from 10am to 6pm

Enjoy access to over 400 vendor booths, the European food, wine and beer garden, visits with Santa, North Pole Playland and entertainment throughout the day. Please note, children's activities are located in a separate area away from the vendors. We close one hour early on Saturday so guests can join us for the annual Greenville Poinsett Parade downtown!

11a.m. till noon: Little Miss Kringle Pageant

All attendees are invited to watch the pageant on the main event stage.

Contestant Info:
Contestants gather at 10:15 a.m. by the stage
Event Address: Greenville Convention Center
Contact us at (864) 992-1856 or littlemisskringle@kringleholidayvillage.com.

Thank you for being part of this year's Little Miss Kringle Pageant. There will be 3 divisions for ages:
Baby Miss Kringle ages 0-23 months
Little Miss Kringle ages 2-4
Miss Kringle ages 5-8

- Contestants are asked to wear festive dresses or costumes.

- Winners will receive a crown and sash. All participants will get a trophy.

- The cost is $45 per entry and that includes entry into the Holiday Fair and Kringle Village for the pageant contestant and the chaperone.

- Once you have completed this form, you will receive a confirmation email along with details for the day of the pageant.

We hope that you will bring people to support your contestant. After the pageant, please take part in all there is to do at the Kringle Village and Holiday Fair! Tickets and information available at kringleholidayvillage.com.

Enchanted Holiday Tea

Make memories across all generations at this elegant holiday high tea. Listen to holiday stories from Michael Cogdill, enjoy delicious treats, share visits with elves, and take special photos home to remember this special party. Tickets to the Enchanted Tea Party also include admission to the Holiday Fair & Kringle Village where guests are encouraged to stay to enjoy all the fun!

Family Four Pack

Hey! We get it! It gets expensive when you have little ones. That's why we don't charge extra for any of the kids games, the carousel or visits with Santa – that's all included. So you can shop, play and enjoy your day. Bring four people and save!

Silent Auction

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.

Kringle Loot

A cash drawdown is also part of the fun. Guests can purchase $10 tickets to win a 50/50 prize at the end of the event.

Saturday's Entertainment
Foothills Oompah Band
Dance Party with Sam Luda (DJ)

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