Hiawassee GA - Mountain Country Christmas in Lights
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee
Starts Thursday, November 26th, 2026 - 6:00pm
Closes Thursday, December 24th, 2026 - 9:00pm
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2026 is a holiday treat for the entire family at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the Northeast Georgia mountains.
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will transform into a spectacular, magical holiday walk through light show immersed in Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities, train rides, and visit with the Grinch, Mrs. Claus, and Santa!
Event runs 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 26 - December 5th.
Open EVERY night from December 10h - 24th! (closed Christmas Day)
Admission: $9.00 per person
Children 12 and under Free!
Free Parking!
Sorry, no pets allowed.
~ To help keep the experience extra special for our younger guests, we kindly ask that visitors DO NOT dress as Santa or the Grinch during their visit, as our official characters will be on site for photos and interactions.
*Special Drive Thru on Christmas Eve! We will open from 6pm-9pm.
There will be NO magic show, train rides, Grinch, craft vendors, or Santa since he will obviously be at the North Pole preparing for his big night. This is strictly a drive thru event.
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will transform into a spectacular, magical holiday walk through light show immersed in Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities, train rides, and visit with the Grinch, Mrs. Claus, and Santa!
Event runs 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 26 - December 5th.
Open EVERY night from December 10h - 24th! (closed Christmas Day)
Admission: $9.00 per person
Children 12 and under Free!
Free Parking!
Sorry, no pets allowed.
~ To help keep the experience extra special for our younger guests, we kindly ask that visitors DO NOT dress as Santa or the Grinch during their visit, as our official characters will be on site for photos and interactions.
*Special Drive Thru on Christmas Eve! We will open from 6pm-9pm.
There will be NO magic show, train rides, Grinch, craft vendors, or Santa since he will obviously be at the North Pole preparing for his big night. This is strictly a drive thru event.
Special Drive Thru on Christmas Eve Admission will be $20 per car - CASH ONLY.
Because we will have limited staff we can not process credit cards, so please pay with cash.
Because we will have limited staff we can not process credit cards, so please pay with cash.
December 10, 2026
Cost: see above for fees
Categories:
- Art & Craft Events & Festivals
- Christmas Events & Festivals
- Family Friendly Events
- Foodie Events
- Kid Friendly Events
- Photo Events
- Santa Events
- Santa Express Train
- Winter Events & Festivals
Location:
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
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Phone:706.896.4191
Website: Click to Visit
Contact: Hilda Thomason
Phone: 706-896-4191
Website: Click to Visit
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