About ChristmasVille 2025
ChristmasVille is an annual holiday festival held in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that celebrates the joy and magic of the holiday season. The festival features a variety of activities, including live performances, art exhibitions, holiday markets, and festive decorations throughout the city. Now operating as an independent 501(c)(3) organization, ChristmasVille remains committed to creating an enchanting experience for the community and visitors alike.
2025 ChristmasVille Theme – “ChristmasVille; A Legacy Made with Magic”
Welcome to ChristmasVille 2025, where our theme, “A Legacy Made with Magic,” invites you to step into a world where holiday enchantment and Rock Hill’s cherished traditions come together to create something truly extraordinary!
For 20 years, ChristmasVille has woven a legacy of joy, wonder, and festive cheer, built on the magic of community, tradition, and the spirit of the season. This isn’t just a festival—it’s a living story, where each year adds a new chapter filled with sparkling lights, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
But this year, we’re turning the page with an extra sprinkle of magic! As you wander through Old Town Rock Hill, expect the unexpected—magical surprises around every corner, moments designed to ignite childlike wonder, and experiences that will stir the Christmas spirit in every heart. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or have made ChristmasVille a beloved tradition, you’ll find the streets alive with a sense of discovery and delight.
Our goal? To create a place where age, background, and story don’t matter—where everyone can feel the warmth of holiday magic, see the world through the eyes of a child, and celebrate the legacy of love, joy, and togetherness that makes ChristmasVille so special.
So, bring your family, your friends, and your festive spirit. Come ready to be surprised, to believe in magic, and to celebrate the legacy that has made ChristmasVille a beacon of Christmas cheer for two decades.
This year, we’re not just celebrating 20 years of tradition—we’re inviting you to be part of the magic that will carry ChristmasVille into the next 20 years and beyond!
2025 ChristmasVille Festival Chair
Maddie Ewing
Returning as the Festival Chair for 2025, Maddie brings boundless enthusiasm and a deep-rooted passion for her hometown of Rock Hill. After successfully leading the festival in 2024, she is thrilled to guide ChristmasVille into its 20th anniversary celebration with even more magic and community spirit.
With a rich background in marketing and community engagement, Maddie’s journey with ChristmasVille has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her professional experience includes her time as the Marketing and Outreach Director for Carolinas Dream Team with Keller Williams and her current role as the Area Marketing Manager for Piedmont Medical Center—both positions reflecting her dedication to uplifting the Rock Hill community.
A proud Rock Hill native, Maddie’s commitment to service began in high school, where she volunteered with local youth sports teams. Her passion for giving back has only grown since then, as she remains an active member of the Rock Hill Parks Foundation and the ChristmasVille board, where her leadership and vision continue to shape the festival’s success.
From her early days as a Team Leader to her election as Festival Vice Chair in 2023 and Chair in 2024, Maddie’s leadership has been transformative. Under her guidance, ChristmasVille has flourished, becoming a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike. Now, as she leads the festival once again, Maddie is determined to make this milestone year—ChristmasVille: A Legacy Made With Magic—the most enchanting and memorable celebration yet.
With a keen focus on supporting local businesses, fostering community spirit, and spreading joy to all who attend, Maddie invites everyone to join her in celebrating two decades of holiday magic. So come one, come all, and experience the wonder of ChristmasVille 2025!
2025 ChristmasVille Chair & Board
Board President
- Kyle Neely, Founders Federal Credit Union
Festival Chair
- Maddie Ewing, Piedmont Medical Center
Festival Vice Chair
- Faith Ramsey-Hill, Comporium
Executive Director
- Gracie Waldrop, ChristmasVille
Board of Governors
- Jillian Bingham, Culture & Heritage Museums
- Bryan Boan, RH Coffee Shop
- Elssy Carpenter, City of Rock Hill
- Allison Cleveland, YCCVB
- Robbie Compton, Riverwalk School
- Andrea Cooper, Comporium
- Melanie Cooper, Arts Council
- Alice Davis, Williams and Fudge
- Maddie Ewing, Piedmont Medical Center
- JP McFadden, McFadden’s
- Allan Miller, OTS Media
- Kyle Neely, Founders Federal Credit Union
- Angie Perry, Greenleaf Education
- Brittany Pigford, Winthrop University
- Faith Ramsey-Hill, Comporium
- Lain Reavis, Pinnacle Bank
- Tracey Reynolds, Tracey Reynolds Attorney at Law
- Toy Rhea, Gala Affairs
- Justin Smith, Vinyet Architecture
- Sarah Vining, Hickory Post
- Andrew Vinson, Arthur State Bank
- Amanda Weber, Hospitality Industry
2025 ChristmasVille Team Leaders
- Addison Haskins
- Alice Davis
- Alice Hardin-Meeks
- Allison Cleveland
- Amanda Haskins
- Amanda Weber
- Andrea Barnette
- Bella Bowden
- Bernice Huskins
- Bette Jean Janicke
- Brittani Rayfield
- Bryan Boan
- Carol Newman
- Chloe Little
- Christia Humburg
- Cindy Downing
- Cortney Peterson
- Crystal Hinson
- Dan Cox
- Diana Braunbeck
- Erica Smith
- Glory Ramsey
- Hope Prevette
- Izzi Adkins
- Jerrianne Jackson
- Jonathan Dawkins
- JP McFadden
- Laura Lawson
- Lauren Butler
- Mary Freeman
- Megan Madsen
- Meghan Caldwell
- Michelle Dawkins
- Molly Koester
- Natalie Hoekstra
- Nicole Ford
- Nicole Oxendine
- Parker Aug
- Regan Wright
- Robbie Compton
- Ryan Bridges
- Samantha Kriegshauser
- Sarah Lewis
- Sarah Vining
- Shante Keifer
- Sierra Weiss
- Stanley Jackson
- Stephanie Greer
- Susan Miskelly
- Sydney Munn
- Terri Hardin-Chisholm
- Terry Hagen
- Tonya Janicke
- Tyler Williams
- Whitney Shea
Winner of Southeast Festival and Events Association Kaleidoscope Awards.
Event Photography
By attending ChristmasVille, you understand and agree that your photograph or image may be taken in any public place. You further grant permission and consent to ChristmasVille Rock Hill to use any such photograph, video, or image for any reasonable purpose, including promotion of the festival.