To help make your visit to Christmas Town as enjoyable as possible here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Christmas Town

 Will Christmas Town glow again this year…2007?

YES, a ceremony is held each year in the front yard of the McAdenville Community Center. This year, the lighting ceremony will take place on November 30,  starting at 4:00 pm. A student from the McAdenville Elementary School will pull the switch to begin Christmas Town USA for 2007. 

 Is the lighting ceremony open to the public?

Yes, we encourage everyone in the McAdenville area to attend.

What are the dates and times for 2007?

The lights glow each night from November 30 through December 26.

Weeknights 5:30 until 9:30

Weekends 5:30 until 11:00

How much does it cost to tour Christmas Town?

The light display is FREE, no cost whatsoever.

Can I walk through Christmas Town?

Yes, walking is a great way to see the Christmas lights, the decorated homes and to hear the sounds of the church chimes.

Where can I park and what is the cost 

We have three parking areas in town; (1) a parking lot is located behind the McAdenville Baptist/Caromont Clinic. 

(2) Another lot is located behind the Village Restaurant. The Restaurant is located on Main Street in the small business area of town. (3) A large parking lot is located beside the lake in the heart of Christmas Town; feel free to park at NO COST.

Will my vehicle be safe?

While the town of McAdenville cannot guarantee your vehicle will be totally safe, police do patrol the streets each night.

If I decide to drive through instead of walking, how long does it take to tour Christmas Town, once I enter the town limits of McAdenville?

That depends, in order for visitors to see the homes and the thousands of lights etc, vehicles move very slowly through town.  The route is approximately two (2) miles long, on weekends it may take 30-45 minutes to drive the two miles, most weeknights it will take less time.

How many routes through town, and which is the best one to see all of the lights?

There is only one route thought Christmas Town.  If you travel Interstate 85, once you get to the town limits, continue through town until you reach U.S. Highway 29-74. At this point you will leave Christmas Town.

If you enter from U.S. 29-74 (coming from the Charlotte area) continue through town until you reach Interstate 85. At this point you will leave Christmas Town.

Can you provide directions to Christmas Town?

Yes, please see the link below…

http://www.mcadenville-christmastown.com/ctmap.htm

Are hayrides permitted in Christmas Town?

Yes, however, the wagon etc. used for the hayrides must be pulled by a motor vehicle. Animals pulling wagons etc. are not permitted on the Christmas Town route.

Who can I contact about a hayride?

The town of McAdenville does not provide nor sponsor hayrides; most hayrides coming through town are from Churches, Clubs, Schools, etc.

My riding club would like to come through Christmas Town on Horse Back, is this permitted?

NO - Animals providing transportation are not permitted on the Christmas Town route

Are Restaurants and Lodging located in McAdenville or near by?

Yes, please check the links below …

For Restaurants…

http://www.gastontourism.com/DINE%20Folder/Dine.html

For Lodging…

http://www.gastontourism.com/STAY%20Folder/Stay.html

 

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Steve Rankin,
McAdenville, North Carolina

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