Holiday Lighting Festival

Capture the true spirit of a small-town holiday celebration

Originally organized in 1988, Denton Holiday Festival Association (DHFA) raised funds to illuminate the trees of the Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn. The Denton Holiday Lighting Festival has expanded to become a local festival featuring arts & crafts, food, and music, benefiting many generations of Denton families. Since its inception, this beloved community event has been held annually and has featured musical & dance performances, horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s crafts, and visits with Santa, among other activities and attractions. Live entertainment has been provided by talented local musicians and the Denton Community Band, which has been an integral part of the celebration since its inception. The festivities this year include a toy drive benefiting Cumberland Youth & Family Services.