The Spirit of Christmas Past is a seasonal festival that Fountain Inn, SC has been celebrating for probably over 15 years  (any correction on this time frame is welcomed).  The Chamber of Commerce along with the City of Ft. Inn and the Ft. Inn Civic Center, bring about six to eight of the Charleston, SC carriages and LARGE horses up for the Christmas carriage rides. 

There are two separate routes that you can go on:

1) The Inn Circle route is where you will see beautiful Christmas lights and decorations brightly lit and proudly shown by the home owners of Inn Circle. These homes are more modern (10 to 40 years of age).  The streets are lined with beautiful glowing luminaries that help guide the carriage driver and horse along the celebrated route.  Ride will take about 20 minutes.

2) The Main Street route last approximately the same time frame (about 20 minutes).  On Main Street there are more older home styles from the past.  Just the beauty and grandness of these homes is enough to make one want to see them.  Adding the beautiful Christmas decorations and luminary lights helps to enhance the beauty not only of the homes but also of the charm that Fountain Inn, SC has to offer.

Tickets for these carriage rides will cost $6 for adults and $4 for children 3 and older.

Did I mention ice skating?  We also have an outdoor ice skating rink for kids of all ages to enjoy. Actually, the "ice" is a product that was invented right here in Greenville County.  Although I have never tried to skate on it, everyone that does says it is Unbelievable...just like real ice!!  As a matter of fact, you use REAL ICE SKATES on it.  For $7, a child or adult can enjoy skating for 40 minutes....Now that's real entertainment at a fantastic price.

If you are longing for a time to enjoy and celebrate the Christmas season with your family, at a slower pace as it once was years ago, then come to Fountain Inn's celebration of the Spirit of Christmas Past.

Dates remaining are:

Friday - Sunday December 12, 13, 14 at 6PM

Thursday - Saturday  December 18-20 at 6PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL.

John