Southport Winterfest

This year's Southport Winterfest will run from Friday, December 6th through Saturday, December 14th. Centered in historic downtown Southport, Winterfest includes a full week of holiday festivities that are fun for all ages. The full event schedule is listed below. Be sure to visit the Winterfest website for additional details about each event.

Friday, December 5 | 6:00 PM - Southport Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony at Whittler's Bench

Fifth Annual Storefront Showcase Decorating Contest - From Friday, December 5th to Saturday, December 13th, visitors can visit and vote for local business storefronts decorated for the holidays

Saturday, December 6 | 1:00 PM - Southport Winterfest Tea at the Southport Community Building

Sunday, December 7 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Pet Pictures with Santa at Indian Trail Meeting Hall

Monday, December 8 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Shop with a Cop Concert in Franklin Square Park, featuring the Back Porch Rockers

Tuesday, December 9 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - First Annual Winterfest-ival of Trees at Franklin Square Park

Wednesday, December 10 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - The State Port Pilot Annual Cookie Contest at the Southport Community Building

Wednesday, December 10 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Supper with Santa's Elves at 209 Atlantic Ave., beside Southport Gym

Thursday, December 11 | At Dusk - Christmas Movie "Polar Express" on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn

Friday, December 12 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Once More Bookstore's Holiday Open House

Friday, December 12 | 6:30 PM - Light Up the Night Christmas Parade follows along Moore and Howe, then back to the Southport Fire Station

Saturday, December 13 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Winter Craft Festival on Bay Street

Saturday, December 13 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Santa's Workshop at 209 Atlantic Ave., beside the Southport Gym

Saturday, December 13 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Winterfest Performing Arts on the Fort Johnston Lawn

Saturday, December 13 | 11:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Old Brunswick County Jail Museum Tours at the Old Jail

Saturday, December 13 | 11:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Annual Holiday Tour of Homes - Tickets required. Purchase tickets through the Southport Historical Society's website or in person at Fort Johnston Visitor Center and Museum

Saturday, December 13 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Southport Train and Toy Show at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall

Saturday, December 13 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Charlie Brown Christmas Concert & Party at the Southport Community Building

Saturday, December 13 | 6:00 PM - Southport Winterfest Flotilla at the Southport Waterfront