Best Christmas Lights in Magnolia Midlands (Statesboro, Dublin, Vidalia)

Georgia's Magnolia Midlands region, covering Statesboro, Dublin, and Vidalia in the southeastern part of the state, keeps its holiday season community-focused, from a donation-based farm light display to small-town tree lightings and parades.

TMT Farms Christmas Lights, Statesboro

What it is: A two-mile drive-through light display that runs on donations instead of admission

TMT Farms, just north of Statesboro, has become one of southeast Georgia's most beloved holiday light displays, with a two-mile drive-through route typically open from the day after Thanksgiving through the days after Christmas. Rather than charging admission, TMT Farms asks visitors to bring canned food or make a donation to local charities and food banks, making it one of the more community-minded light displays in the state.

Downtown Statesboro's Tree Lighting

The City of Statesboro holds a free Christmas Tree Lighting at the Downtown Statesboro Art Park in late November, with hot cocoa, cookies, and carols. The separate Vyve Holiday Celebration downtown adds a golf cart parade, vendors, live music, and a hayride.

Dublin's Christmas Parade and Market

What it is: A nighttime Christmas parade through Dublin's historic districts, plus a weekend Christmas market

Dublin's Christmas Parade, run by the Exchange Club of Dublin, is a nighttime event in early December that stretches more than a mile through the Bellevue and Downtown Historic Districts. A Downtown Dublin Christmas Market follows that same weekend with local vendors, crafts, and baked goods.

Vidalia's Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

Vidalia holds its Tree Lighting at Ronnie A. Dixon City Park in early December, followed by a Christmas Parade a few days later and a Late Night Shopping event downtown. All three are free, community-oriented events centered on downtown Vidalia.

Bring a donation to TMT Farms: Since there is no admission fee, a canned food item or a small monetary donation is the expected way to support the display.

These are single-evening events: Unlike a multi-week light show, most of this region's events (the parades and tree lightings) happen on one specific night, so check each town's calendar closely.

For more on this region, see the Magnolia Midlands travel region page.

Is there an admission fee for TMT Farms Christmas Lights?
No, TMT Farms does not charge admission; visitors are asked to bring a canned food donation or contribute to local food banks and charities instead.

How long is the TMT Farms drive-through?
The display runs about two miles and is typically open from the day after Thanksgiving through the days following Christmas.