Events · Putnam County
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Putnam Festival of Lights
The county's holiday light display
- When
- December (several nights, 5–10pm)
- Where
- Putnam County Fairgrounds, East Palatka
- Cost
- Varies
- Official
- Details & dates ↗
Dates shift a little each year — confirm with the official source before you go.
The Putnam Festival of Lights turns the county fairgrounds into a holiday light display each December. Drive or walk through the lights, visit Santa’s Village, and take in a seasonal tradition that draws families from across Putnam County.
It runs for several nights, typically from early evening into the night — a warm, low-key way to kick off the holidays.
Making a night of it? Find holiday dining and shopping in the East Palatka and Palatka directories.
Good to know
- When is the Putnam Festival of Lights?
- It runs for several nights in December, typically 5–10pm, at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in East Palatka. Confirm the current year's dates.
- What is it?
- A holiday light display you can drive or walk through, with a Santa's Village and family activities — a seasonal tradition for Putnam County families.