Celebrating the Holidays in St. James 2025
Holiday Festival - Homer E. Wright Community Center
December 4th from 1pm-5pm and December 5th from 10am-1pm
Get into the holiday spirit at the St. James Service Club’s Celebrating the Holidays - Holiday Festival on December 4th from 1:00-5:00PM and on December 5th from 10am-2pm at the Homer E. Wright Event Center! Enjoy the Festival of Trees decorated by individuals and community groups, the holiday displays and the much-loved Season of Hope Bakery.
The Kris Kringle Market is back to showcase the St. James Artisans’ goods for sale.
The Sleigh Café, Artisans’ Demonstrations, Festival of Trees, Silent Auction, Raffles, Bow Sales, the Special Friends’ dog biscuit sale, a performance by the ??????Cape Fear A Cappella Group on Thursday????, and Breakfast with Santa on Friday??????, round out the festivities.
Questions? Email cthfestival@sjserviceclub.org. Net proceeds benefit
The St. James Service Club’s annual holiday kick-off event!
Festival-only tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event, $10, ticket good for both days. Cash or check only.
NOTE: FESTIVAL ONLY TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR on the day of the event FOR $10 (CASH or check only)! This ticket is good for both December 4th and decemebr 5th.
December 4th from 1pm-5pm and December 5th from 10am-1pm
Get into the holiday spirit at the St. James Service Club’s Celebrating the Holidays - Holiday Festival on December 4th from 1:00-5:00PM and on December 5th from 10am-2pm at the Homer E. Wright Event Center! Enjoy the Festival of Trees decorated by individuals and community groups, the holiday displays and the much-loved Season of Hope Bakery.
The Kris Kringle Market is back to showcase the St. James Artisans’ goods for sale.
The Sleigh Café, Artisans’ Demonstrations, Festival of Trees, Silent Auction, Raffles, Bow Sales, the Special Friends’ dog biscuit sale, a performance by the ??????Cape Fear A Cappella Group on Thursday????, and Breakfast with Santa on Friday??????, round out the festivities.
Questions? Email cthfestival@sjserviceclub.org. Net proceeds benefit
The St. James Service Club’s annual holiday kick-off event!
Festival-only tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event, $10, ticket good for both days. Cash or check only.
NOTE: FESTIVAL ONLY TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR on the day of the event FOR $10 (CASH or check only)! This ticket is good for both December 4th and decemebr 5th.
THURSday, December 4, 2025
1-5 pm
Join us at the Homer E. Wright Community Center for a holiday concert featuring The Cape Fear Carolers and The Brunswick Big Band, a tree lighting reception and a special guest performance by Stuart Pike, The Scrooge of St James.
| Time | Performance * |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Arrival You will be greeted by the Cape Fear Carolers |
| 4:15 - 5:15 PM | Brunswick Big Band Concert |
| 5:15 - 6:00 PM | Tree Lighting and Reception Wine and Light Appetizers |
| 6:00 PM | Performance by Stuart Pike, The Scrooge of St. James |
| Time | Performance* |
|---|---|
| 1:15-1:40 | Greeted by the Cape Fear Carolers |
| 1:50-2:10 | Festive Favors (candy) |
| 2:20-2:40 | Diaper Delights (Boo Boo bunny, snowman or owl) |
| 2:50-3:15 | O' Christmas Tree (tree) |
| 3:25-3:45 | Festive Favors (candy) |
| 3:55-4:20 | Diaper Delights (Boo Boo bunny, snowman or owl) |
| 4:20-4:30 | Revisit/answer questions |
* Performance order and timing subject to change.
Thursday, December 5, 2025
10am - 1PM
Celebrate the Holidays in St. James continues with our traditional Holiday Festival event at the Homer E. Wright Community Center. We’ll have our Sleigh Cafe, our Season of Hope Bakery, tree displays, basket and wreath raffles, and demonstrations. Oh! don’t forget SANTA!
We will have Make and Take holiday craft classes, taught by Denise Fennell.
| Time | Project |
|---|---|
| 1:15-1:40 | O' Christmas Tree (tree) |
| 1:50-2:10 | Festive Favors (candy) |
| 2:20-2:40 | Diaper Delights (Boo Boo bunny, snowman or owl) |
| 2:50-3:15 | O' Christmas Tree (tree) |
| 3:25-3:45 | Festive Favors (candy) |
| 3:55-4:20 | Diaper Delights (Boo Boo bunny, snowman or owl) |
| 4:20-4:30 | Revisit/answer questions |
