Holidays in the Pines Festival Nov 29th-Jan 12th

The mountain air grows crisp, leaves change colors, and Crestline is abuzz with the holiday season. The town invites visitors both young and old to celebrate the season at its inaugural “Holidays in the Pines” festival, running from November 29th through mid-January – just a short drive away on Highway 18.

Shimmering lights and giant ornaments transform Crestline’s pine-scented mountain air into a winter wonderland for the holidays. Enjoy small town hospitality as merchants offer complementary treats as you take a stroll among the shops. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in town every Saturday afternoon, and rumors have it that the Grinch might even show up! The streets in and around Crestline will resound to the notes of strolling holiday carolers.

Adding to the festive air, our unique merchants have decorated dozens of Christmas trees for visitors to enjoy. They invite everyone to join in on the fun and vote for their favorite tree!

As of press time, visitors can expect to see giant public ornaments installed outside Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe, Crestline Real Estate, TM Camping, Encompass, Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, California Bank and Trust, Cozy Cabins Real Estate, Crestline Café, The A Burger, McDonalds and Goodwins Market in Crestline. Another will be at the corner of Kuffel Canyon and SR 18.

“Holiday in the Pines” kicks off on Small Business Saturday, November 29th with a pancake breakfast with Santa in our famous Top Town district on Crest Forest Drive. Santa will also visit with children from 2:00-4:00 p.m. that afternoon at Foxhound Studios, located at 23955 Lake Drive in downtown Crestline.

For information about Holidays in the Pines, scope out decorated tree categories and vote, check out https://VisitCrestline.org.