The Winter Wonderland of Clemmons, NC

from FC 2019

by Forsyth Mags

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BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON, PHOTOS BY MELINDA LAMM & JAMES STEWART

When you think of a town or city during the holidays or winter, New York City probably comes to mind. The bright lights of the Big Apple are a sight to behold for sure, but don’t sell your own community and the Village of Clemmons, NC short on the winter wonderland that awaits you just around the corner.

The Village of Clemmons takes the holidays seriously and knows its residents love celebrating the season. From the snow ake lights hanging from the electric poles throughout town to the events and attractions that draw people to our area every year, we invite you to visit our many boutiques, restaurants and retail establishments this season. Experience the spirit of the season lled with southern hospitality – nd that perfect gift, enjoy a special meal with your family or plan an overnight stay to enjoy the many surrounding Yadkin County wineries, as well as nearby holiday tours and productions.

This year will be the 28th Tanglewood Festival of Lights, beginning November 16th and running until January 1st, 2020, 6-11pm every night. If you’ve never been to this holiday light spectacle, well, I’m not sure what you are waiting for! There truly is nothing like it around, and it ranks as one of the largest light displays in the southeast. The Festival of Lights was recently named as one of the “10 Most Spectacular Holiday Displays Across America.” It has also been chosen as a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society and was named the “Best Holiday Light Show in NC” by Travel + Leisure. To give back to many of the local charities, there are special walkthroughs of The Festival of Lights; each year the Humane Society of Davie County sponsors a Paws in the Park event, where you can bring your four-legged friend and stroll through the festival.

Local Clemmons’ businesses offer special savings during The Festival of Lights; The Village Inn has a special room package for those visitors seeing the lights who decided to spend a little extra time in Clemmons exploring all the town has to offer.

Festival of Lights attendees enjoy listening to festive tunes on the interactive musical displays in which the music is original compositions from the UNC School of the Arts Music Technology students. While driving through the festival, you can stop at the Holiday Gift Village for a little shopping and refreshments.

For a more intimate celebration of the season, the Village of Clemmons holds its Annual Tree Lighting each November at the Town Hall. The event is an evening of musical entertainment, a visit from Santa and refreshments.