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Santa is soaring in on his sleigh and heading straight for Dublin, GA ready to get a true peek at who’s been naughty and nice! With a sprinkle of Christmas magic, he’ll be popping up all around town, making sure he meets the jolliest elves of all.

Santa's Coming to Town

Stay on the look out for more Santa dates and sightings to be added to this blog throughout the season!

Glitzy River Holiday Open House

Join the Glitzy River Holiday Open House for a festive visit with Santa! Snap a picture and enjoy a sweet treat while you’re here. Kids can also stop by our reindeer food station to create their very own bag of reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve! The festivities will take place on Saturday, November 7th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, with Cookies with Santa happening from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Dublin Service League Fair and Marketplace

Santa absolutely adores the Dublin Service League Fair & Marketplace, and he can’t wait to share that joy with everyone! On Tuesday, November 10th, from 4 PM to 8 PM, families are invited to capture cherished memories with Santa himself.
Crawford & Company will take the photos. For information on photo packages, click here.

Holiday Craft Fair

The search for the perfect Christmas gift just became much simpler! On November 14th, Santa will be spreading cheer at the Holiday Craft Fair from 11 AM to 12 PM. Bring your family to enjoy the holiday magic, capture a photo with Kris Kringle, and share your heart’s wishes for this Christmas.

Community Market

Step out for the most festive day of November at the Community Market on November 21st. Spot Santa himself and soak up the Christmas spirit with friends and family. Capture the magic with your best holiday poses and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

Rentz Christmas Tree Lighting

Light up the night with Santa Claus at the Rentz Christmas Tree Lighting at Rentz Park, 989 Rentz Dexter Road, Rentz, GA, on November 21st. The festivities begin at 12 PM, and Santa & The Grouchy Guy show up at 5 PM.

Holly Jolly Welcome in Dublin GA

Experience our twinkle-tastic wonderland, glowing inside and out. Join the Dublin Visitors Center crew for an evening of sleigh level festive fun during the Holly Jolly Welcome in Dublin GA, on December 1st, starting at 4 PM.

Little elves can frost their own cookies, color to their heart’s content in our holiday contest, mix up a merry mug at the hot cocoa bar, and of course, capture the perfect photo with Santa himself.

Betta Focus Photography will be on hand, zipping FREE photos to your phone faster than you can say elfie. Come for the lights but stay for the delights.

Jingle & Mingle

Spot Santa under the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree at Jingle and Mingle on December 4th. Once the tree is shining bright, sleigh on over to the historic Dublin Carnegie for a holly jolly photo op, where Betta Focus Photography will be ready to snap merry moments with Kris Kringle himself.

Bring your cheer, strike a festive pose, and make memories that are tree-mendously magical this holiday season!

Southern Cypress Christmas Tree Farm

The hunt for the perfect Christmas tree just got a whole lot merrier! This Thanksgiving weekend, Santa will be spreading cheer at Southern Cypress from November 27th through November 29th, and they will be back again on December 5th and December 12th. Bring the family, soak in the holiday magic, snap a picture with the joyful pair, and tell them what your heart wishes for most this Christmas.

After sharing cookies and smiles with Santa, why not make a full day of it?

Stay the night and explore all that Dublin has to offer. From charming local shops to cozy dining spots, there’s plenty to see, do, and take home. Support local businesses, create holiday memories, and let the magic of Dublin Georgia, carry you through the season.

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Mercedes Hill

With a strong appreciation for smooth jazz, R&B, and classic English films, Mercedes Hill has a well-rounded personality and passion for positively impacting others has made her a perfect fit for the Visitors Center Coordinator role. Originally from the small town of Adel, GA, Mercedes is confident, dedicated and excited to learn about her new forever home. As the oldest of 7 siblings and a loving mom to an adorable little boy, she is experienced in being a committed and active team member. She recently graduated from Georgia Military College with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management. At Visit Dublin GA, she is the friendly face that welcomes our guests, making them feel right at home during their visit. Mercedes loves meeting new people and hearing their stories. Along with entertaining our guests, her daily activities include providing informational guides and brochures catered to each individual’s needs, maintaining the gift shop, updating spreadsheets, and ensuring the Visitors Center is in tip-top shape. Mercedes is passionate about exploring Dublin and sharing her discoveries with everyone she meets. Maintaining our vegetable and pollinator gardens has given her a newfound love for gardening, which brings her profound joy and tranquility.