Holiday Activities Highlights
December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 2023
Historic Downtown McCormick offers holiday activities for the whole family. Explore our specialty shops and unique historical sites including the Dorn Mill Complex.
Festival of Trees at the Grist Mill
The McCormick County Historical Commission proudly presents the Festival of Trees illuminating the 1898 Grist Mill. Step back in time as you tour this historical building that Christmas Elves have transformed into a winter holiday wonderland. This tour is for all ages and is handicap accessible. Bring cameras as you will want to take pictures.
Holiday Market at the Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin, part of the Dorn Mill Complex, is home to a Holiday Market. Local and regional artisans will be selling beautifully handcrafted merchandise, jewelry, jellies, jams, quilts, baby items, baked goods, cards, etc.
Christmas Open House at the McCormick Methodist Church
Just one block from downtown Main Street, McCormick Methodist Church invites you join them in welcoming the Advent Season! Enjoy a complimentary hot beverage while browsing through the beautifully decorated church.
Parade – “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Main Street Historic Downtown McCormick
Hosted by the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce. Come cheer our annual Christmas parade and greet our perennial guest of honor.
Story Walk – Dorn Mill Complex
Your whole family can enjoy McCormick County Historical Commission’s Story Walk. Begin at the Dorn Mill Weigh Station, stroll down the sidewalk past the Cotton Gin, and end at the Grist Mill.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” – Dorn Mill Complex
Enjoy the performance of this holiday classic by the Green Curtains Performance Theater Group. Presented at the Community Tree at the Dorn Mill Complex lawn area.
Tree Lighting Ceremony – Dorn Mill Complex
Enjoy an annual celebration of Christmas with a picnic. Bring your own chairs. Sweets and other food items will be on sale at the Dorn Mill Complex. The community tree lighting will immediately follow the Green Curtains Performance Theater skit.
For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at: 864-852-2835
Friday, December 1, 2023
Festival of Trees at the Grist Mill
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/1/2023
Walk through the historic Grist Mill, transformed for the holidays into a spectacular Christmas Wonderland
Holiday Market at the Cotton Gin
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/1/2023
Local and regional artisans selling handcrafted creations
Special Event
Christmas Open House
McCormick Methodist Church
200 E Gold Street
4 pm – 6 pm on 12/1/2023
Just one block from downtown Main Street, McCormick Methodist Church invites you to join them in celebrating the Advent Season! Enjoy a complimentary mug of soup, cider, hot cocoa or coffee with friends and neighbors. There will be greenery displays, nativities, music and more.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Green Curtains Performance Theater – Skit
206 N Main Street
6:15 pm on 12/1/2023
Performed by Green Curtains Performance Theater group at the Dorn Mill Complex next to the Community Christmas Tree
Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Dorn Mill Complex
206 N Main Street
Immediately following Green Curtains Performance Theater Skit on 12/1/2023
Annual lighting of the Community Christmas Tree in the lawn area of the Dorn Mill Complex
Sip & Stroll
Maps available at the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
4 pm – 6 pm on 12/1/2023
Area merchants extend a warm welcome and festive “kick off” to our beautiful and bright Holiday on Main annual event. Come toast to a joyous season and celebrate our community
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Festival of Trees at the Grist Mill
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/2/2023
Walk through the historic Grist Mill, transformed for the holidays into a spectacular Christmas Wonderland
Holiday Market at the Cotton Gin
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/2/2023
Local and regional artisans selling handcrafted creations
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Parade
Main Street Historic Downtown McCormick
4:30 pm on 12/3/2022
Floats compete for prizes
Friday, December 8, 2023
Festival of Trees at the Grist Mill
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/8/2023
Walk through the historic Grist Mill, transformed for the holidays into a spectacular Christmas Wonderland
Holiday Market at the Cotton Gin
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/8/2023
Local and regional artisans selling handcrafted creations
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Festival of Trees at the Grist Mill
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/9/2023
Walk through the historic Grist Mill, transformed for the holidays into a spectacular Christmas Wonderland
Holiday Market at the Cotton Gin
206 N Main Street
12 pm – 7 pm on 12/9/2023
Local and regional artisans selling handcrafted creations
Cookie Walk
Exchange ticket at Chamber for cookie walk map and bag
12 pm – 4 pm on 12/9/2023
The Christmas Cookie Walk begins at the Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and continues in downtown McCormick. Tickets are required at $10.00 per person, good for a cookie or baked goods item at each participating location. Purchase your ticket at the Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center located at 100 S Main Street, McCormick. Phone: (864) 852-2835
Special Event: Story Walk
Historic Dorn Mill Complex, November 25th – December 15th
Your whole family can enjoy the McCormick County Historical Commission’s Story Walk, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Charles M. Schulz. Begin at the Dorn Mill Weigh Station, stroll down the sidewalk past the Cotton Gin, and end at the Grist Mill. The Story Walk runs from November 25th through December 15th.
Follow Snoopy from the weigh station to the grist mill as you read the whole story posted on laminated panels.
Special Event – A Musical:
“Glory in the Highest”
McCormick First Baptist Church
108 S Oak Street
McCormick, SC 29835
• Friday, Dec. 8th at 7 pm (Ice Cream Social to follow this performance)
• Sunday, Dec. 10th at 11 am
Special Community Event
Community Chorus Concerts
• Saturday, Dec. 2nd at 7 pm
• Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 3 pm
The Community Chorus presents “Christmas Time Is Here”
Savannah Lakes Village Recreation Center
385 Country Club Drive
McCormick, SC 29835
$6.00 fee at the door
The mission of the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and vision, programs, projects and initiatives that will promote and serve the community, its businesses and its citizens. We serve the whole county that includes our historic railtowns of Mt. Carmel, Willington, McCormick, Plum Branch, Parksville, Modoc and Clarks Hill.
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Office Address:
100 South Main St., McCormick, SC 29835
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