Piedmont Village Fundraiser Celebrates Christmas in July

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

The smoke from July 4th fireworks have settled, and in the Village of Piedmont, that can only mean one thing: it’s time to get ready for Christmas.

In Jan. 2022, a small group of local volunteers decided it was time to bring back Piedmont’s holiday lights one the power poles through the town and along the bridge. They began collecting funds for 20 light displays, but before summer has raised enough money for 50 lights. Since then, the project has grown to include lights across the Saluda River bridge and a large community holiday celebration with a large Christmas tree lighting as a key of the event.

On Saturday, a fundraiser at Buffalo Cornbread, featured art and crafts by local artists for “Christmas in July,” to help support the costs of installing and maintaining the lights.