6 ChristmasVille Events To Attend This Year
Christmasville 2019 Festival Dates: December 5 – 8, 2019
The Mercantile Is A Major Sponsor of ChristmasVille 2019
We count ourselves as incredibly lucky to serve as a team leader for ChristmasVille 2018-2019. As a team leader, we rolled out the first-ever ChristmasVille villages at Fountain Park.
For ChristmasVille 2019, we created many awesome events, and 6 special events so you can enjoy ChristmasVille 2019 with The Mercantile—the official ChristmasVille retailer.
WELCOME TO CHRISTMASVILLE 2019
Did you ever open a storybook and want to step inside? Or dream of a simpler time – filled with music and merriment and festive folks brimming with good cheer? If so, then bundle up the family and become part of the whimsical world of Rock Hill’s adopted son, Vernon Grant, America’s favorite children’s illustrator and artist of the famed Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!®
Once again, Old Town Rock Hill will come alive as a charming, picturesque holiday village and outdoor art festival. The 14th annual ChristmasVille will take place December 5 – December 8, 2019. This award winning festival has over 70 events including horse drawn carriage rides, historic tours, strolling Dickens carolers, art, theater, dance, music, a gingerbread house contest, multiple Santa activities, and a REAL ice skating rink! We hope to see you at ChristmasVille!
It Takes A Village – ChristmasVille Giveback
Village Gnomes At The Mercantile, December 6-8, 2019
Giveback each day of ChristmasVille 2019 – be a village gnome. The Pilgrims Inn is our partner this ChristmasVille.
It takes a village to serve our community. Join The Mercantile each day as we give back to Pilgrims Inn.
Friday, December 6, 2019 – Pilgrims Inn Food Pantry
Pilgrims Inn serves 250-350 families each month. Please drop-off canned vegetables, canned fruit, dried foods (rice, pasta beans), canned meats (spam, tuna, chicken, etc.), toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, 30-gallon trash bags and/or hand soap.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 – Pilgrims Inn PIT
Pilgrims Inn participates in the PIT (Point In Time) Count; Pilgrims Inn goes out into the homeless community in January and hand out blessing bags and talk with the community to collect homelessness stats for York County. This data is needed to get part of our funding from the government.
Please drop-off packets of snack crackers, pop tarts, individual snack-packs of nuts or trail mix, bottled water, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, individual toiletries (travel size).
Sunday, December 8, 2019 – Pilgrims Inn Dorthy Bing Shelter
At The Pilgrims Inn, the Dorothy Bing Shelter has 14 beds that serve women and children. Please drop off twin size bedding, bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, blankets, and/or pillows.
CHRISTMASVILLE’S OFFICIAL RETAILER
The Mercantile is ChristamsVille’s official retailer selling the official ChristmasVille ornaments in red, purple, green, orange, and blue, as well as Knowledge Perk’s ChristmasVille coffee blend in both whole beans and k-cups.
Get your official ChristmasVille merchandise at The Mercantile.
CHRISTMASVILLE OFFICIAL ORNAMENTS 2019
ChristmasVille’s official ornaments were made by local potter, Katherine Petke of Downtown Artistry. The ChristmasVille ornaments of 2019 are vintage trucks carrying Christmas trees home just in time for ChristmasVille 2019. Each ornament is $10 and all of the proceeds benefit ChristmasVille directly.
CHRISTMASVILLE OFFICIAL COFFEE 2019
Knowledge Perk made the Special Blend 2019 for ChristmasVille 2019. The Mercantile proudly retails this ChristmasVille coffee in both whole bean bags and k-cups. Get your ChristmasVille Special Blend 2019 coffee today.
6 CHRISTMASVILLE EVENTS TO ATTEND THIS YEAR
Full schedule: https://www.christmasvillerockhill.com/2019schedule
ChristmasVille Events Thursday, December 5, 2019
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM COLLAGE WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019, AT 5:30 PM
Celebrate the season by creating a whimsical Christmas tree farm collage on canvas using hand-decorated papers and acrylic paint with Ashley Beard. Beverages are available for purchase from Dust Off Brewing. Tickets are $30. Click here to purchase your ticket today: Christmas Tree Farm Collage Workshop For Adults
ChristmasVille Events Friday, December 6, 2019
GIVEBACK: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 – PILGRIMS INN FOOD PANTRY
Pilgrims Inn serves 250-350 families each month. Please drop-off canned vegetables, canned fruit, dried foods (rice, pasta beans), canned meats (spam, tuna, chicken, etc.), toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, 30-gallon trash bags and/or hand soap.
CHRISTMASVILLE PARADE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019, AT 6:30 PM
Celebrate ChristmasVille with the annual ChristmasVille parade on Friday, December 6, 2019, at 6:30 PM. Park at the Warehouses on White and grab a cup of coffee from Knowledge Perk as you walk over to Main Street to see the parade. Warm-up after the parade at The Mercantile—stop in for shopping.
ChristmasVille Events Saturday, December 7, 2019
GIVEBACK: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 – PILGRIMS INN PIT
Pilgrims Inn participates in the PIT (Point In Time) Count; Pilgrims Inn goes out into the homeless community in January and hand out blessing bags and talk with the community to collect homelessness stats for York County. This data is needed to get part of our funding from the government.
Please drop-off packets of snack crackers, pop tarts, individual snack-packs of nuts or trail mix, bottled water, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, individual toiletries (travel size).
CHRISTMASVILLE AUTHOR DR. ANNETTE LAING
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019, FROM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dr. Annette Laing, a former history professor, with more than 15 years of experience, will introduce her books, the Snipesville Chronicles, through a lively, creative presentation and performance, for readers 8 years and up! Students will learn about historical events with pictures, sounds, hands-on artifacts, songs, and reading. Readers will get the opportunity to ask questions, purchase books and get them personalized, and pose for pictures.
MERRIMENT AT THE MERCANTILE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019, FROM 7:00 PM -CLOSE
Hop on the Old Town Trolley at the corner of Oakland & Main or drive yourself to The Mercantile to join us for a night of laughter, shopping, and adult beverages. Check everyone off your Christmas list with gifts for men, baby, kitchen, bath & body, gag gifts, and more. Scan the QR codes throughout the store for secret messages and hidden discounts.
ChristmasVille Events Sunday, December 8, 2019
GIVEBACK: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019 – PILGRIMS INN DORTHY BING SHELTER
At The Pilgrims Inn, the Dorothy Bing Shelter has 14 beds that serve women and children. Please drop off twin size bedding, bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, blankets, and/or pillows.
CHRISTMASVILLE AUTHOR DR. ANNETTE LAING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019, FROM 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Dr. Annette Laing, a former history professor, with more than 15 years of experience, will introduce her books, the Snipesville Chronicles, through a lively, creative presentation and performance, for readers 8 years and up! Students will learn about historical events with pictures, sounds, hands-on artifacts, songs, and reading. Readers will get the opportunity to ask questions, purchase books and get them personalized, and pose for pictures.
“CHEESECAKE” & PROSECCO
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019, FROM 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Send off ChristmasVille and enjoy the fireworks at The Mercantile with a glass of prosecco from the Get Cozy – Vintage Mobile Bar and get fresh, made-to-order, gluten-free donuts from Donut I Love U Donut Food Truck.