Holiday Fair & Kringle Village ticket sales now live

Tickets are now on sale for Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village.

Holiday Fair & Kringle Village will delight locals and draw visitors to the Upstate for three days of holiday fun December 5-7, 2024, at the Greenville Convention Center. Admission to Holiday Fair & Kringle Village Is $10 per person, and $9 for seniors, 60+. Tickets can be purchased online now. Parking at the Greenville Convention Center is $10 per car and can be purchased online or onsite.

Included in daily admission to Holiday Fair & Kringle Village is:

• Mingle @ Kringle – Don festive apparel and welcome local favorite, RANDOMONIUM, to the main stage for the opening night party. It will take place 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 5. Purchase group tickets for your holiday office party or enter with your Thursday general admission ticket.
• Vendor Market – More than 350 crafters and commercial vendors offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under one roof. Exhibitors from throughout the southeast will be selling a wide range of products, from holiday décor, jewelry, beauty items, home and garden goods, artisan goods, toys and games, clothing, pet products and more. The vendor market will be open 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on December 5 and 6, and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on December 7. Limited vendor applications are available at www.meetgcc.com.
• Friday Movie Night – Join the community from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday, December 6 for a showing of a family friendly Christmas movie, Elf. Bring blankets and fuzzy slippers and enjoy popcorn, hot cocoa and visits from a local cast of holiday characters that bring the film to life.
• Kringle Village Main Stage – All three days of Holiday Fair & Kringle Village will feature live entertainment on the main stage from local bands, community choirs, performance and dance troupes, holiday DJ’s and an Oompah-Band. Magicians, acrobats and circus performers will surprise and delight attendees throughout the event. The full entertainment schedule will be released in October.
• Gluhwein, Bier Garden and Holiday Treats – Throughout all three days of Holiday Fair & Kringle Village, enjoy authentic European mulled wine and a variety of craft beers paired with giant pretzels, brats, homemade strudel, cinnamon buns and all your favorite holiday treats. Alcohol sales are 21+ and a photo ID is required.
• The North Pole – Bring your kids for snowball fights, giant inflatable snow slides and a life-sized snow globe. Visit Santa’s workshop and make gifts for family and friends before riding the old-world Carousel and taking photos with Santa. Open December 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and December 7 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Silent Auction and Kringle Cash – Throughout the event a silent auction featuring gifts from local businesses and one-of-a-kind travel destinations will take place. Participation in the
  silent auction doubles your holiday giving, providing an opportunity to bid on holiday gifts where proceeds benefit the community. Additionally, guests can purchase $10 tickets to win a 50/50 cash drawdown at the end of the event. Auction items will be announced online prior to opening night and bidding will occur in-person and virtually.

Available for an additional fee is:

• VIP Reception – Break out your fancy holiday attire to celebrate the season with a VIP reception. This night of festive elegance and indulgence features an elaborate chef prepared menu, full bar and live entertainment in the private ballroom followed by a VIP area at Mingle @ Kringle featuring Greenville’s favorite party band, RANDOMONIUM. VIP parking is included. Thursday, December 5, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Little Miss Kringle Pageant – Join Miss South Carolina as we celebrate the joy and creativity of the season. Ages eight and under are invited to parade across the main stage in their most festive and charming costumes in three age divisions. All registered participants will receive a trophy, photos with a winter princess and the winners will receive a tiara and sash. Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m.
• Enchanted Tea Party – Generations will come together to make memories in a magical atmosphere where they can listen to holiday stories, share visits with elves, take home special photos and enjoy delicious treats on Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m. Hosted by Michael Cogdill, this unique experience is sure to sell out; early recommendations are recommended.

About Greenville Convention Center
As one of the Southeast’s largest venues, boasting 280,000 square feet of impressive exhibit and event space in one of the most sought-after cities, the Greenville Convention Center is committed to providing you with the resources you need to turn your event into an experience that brings your plans to life.

About the Rotary Club of Greenville
Established in 1916, the Rotary Club of Greenville is the oldest Rotary Club in South Carolina. Rotary is an international service organization whose mission is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In Rotary International, there are 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members worldwide dedicated to “Service Above Self.” Each year, the Rotary Club of Greenville organizes various service and fundraising projects allowing its approximately 200 members to give back to the local community and beyond. Funds raised by the Rotary Club of Greenville are directed to its philanthropic arm “Rotary Charities,” which supports many non-profit organizations both locally and around the world. For more information, visit greenvillerotary.org and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GVLRotary.