Join Toccoa-Stephens County in celebrating the Christmas season

Christmas festivities start this week in Toccoa-Stephens County.

The jollities will kick-off on Thursday, November 29, with the annual Christmas in the Paul Anderson Park tree lighting.

The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is expected to continue until just after 7:00 p.m., it will also feature pictures with Santa, a silent auction and the Varsity Food Truck.

Then on Friday, Main Street Toccoa will kick-off its annual Christmas Fest.

Main Street Toccoa’s Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby tells WNEG News about this weekend’s upcoming festival.

Friday and Saturday’s festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will run until 9:00 p.m.

Crosby says there are many activities which will ignite the Christmas Spirit in all those who attend.

The Festival of Trees is celebrated at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse on Friday, and on Saturday.

Visitors are asked to vote for their favorite from an assortment of beautifully decorated trees.

Admission is free; but, each vote costs $1.00 with proceeds of the contest going to the charity or nonprofit organization represented. The winning tree will receive a grand prize sponsored by local businesses. Musical entertainment is also offered throughout the evening.

For additional information regarding the forthcoming Christmas Fest visit mainstreettoccoa.com or contact Crosby by calling 706-282-3309.