The City of Toccoa welcomes the Christmas season the first weekend of December with the annual ChristmasFest in the Historic Downtown area. Just in time to kick off the season, this magical event is staged from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Friday and is guaranteed to ignite the Christmas spirit for all who attend.

Take in the sounds of the holiday season during this special evening as carolers stroll the streets and stores throughout the evening, serenading the shoppers. Special entertainment, Craft and Food vendors, Live Nativity, Carriage Rides, Polar Express rides, and Santa drops in for a visit to get pictures and personally collects letters from excited children. Also for the children, Santa’s Express train will take the little riders around the town!

Following a countdown led by city officials, the city tree is lit for the Christmas season at 6pm.

The Festival of Trees is celebrated every ChristmasFest, located in the Historic Courthouse. Visitors are asked to vote for their favorite from an assortment of beautifully decorated trees. Admission is free but it is $1.00 per vote. Proceeds of the contest will go to the charity or nonprofit organization represented.