32nd Annual Nights of Lights

🌟 Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights 2025

Fantasy in Lights is the South’s most beloved Christmas tradition, transforming Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, into a dazzling, world-class holiday experience. Recognized globally for its scope and artistry, the event features over 10 million twinkling lights across a vast, beautiful landscape.

Essential Event Details

• Location: Callaway Resort & Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia.
• 2025 Season Dates: Nightly, November 14, 2025, through January 4, 2026.
• Ticket Requirement: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are sold for specific, timed entry slots for both personal vehicles and trolley rides.
• Admission Bonus: Your Fantasy in Lights ticket includes one complimentary day admission to the main Callaway Gardens, valid throughout your stay or up to the final day of the season.

The Light Show Experience

The centerpiece of the event is the immersive light show, which guests can enjoy in two ways:

• 7-Mile Drive-Through: Journey through 18 brilliantly illuminated Christmas scenes along a 7-mile scenic route from the comfort of your personal vehicle (drive time is at least 45 minutes).

• Jolly Trolley Ride: Alternatively, ride in an open-air Jolly Trolley which departs from the Christmas Village. This is the most popular way to enjoy the lights and music.

• 2025 Highlight: Experience the all-new, breathtaking scene called "Song of the Trees," where a symphony of light and music brings the forest canopy to life.

The Walk-Through Christmas Village

The Callaway Christmas Village is where the magic continues on foot, and access is included with every ticket. It opens daily before the light show begins and offers several festive attractions:

• Village Opening Time: Opens daily at 4:00 PM.

Key Attractions:

• The 40-foot Tree of Traditions Pixel Pine: A spectacular, color-changing centerpiece.
• Winter Wonderland Walkthrough: A path adorned with gigantic snowflakes and oversized ornaments.
• Santa's Jolly Junction: An opportunity to meet Santa and capture memorable holiday photos.
• Shopping & Dining: Enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, and seasonal gift shopping.

Visitor Planning Information

To ensure a smooth and magical visit, guests should plan ahead:

• Ticketing: Tickets are sold based on tiered pricing (Value, Prime, Super Prime) and are available for specific time slots (e.g., trolleys depart on the hour, vehicles on the half-hour). Advance online purchase is highly recommended, especially for weekend and holiday visits.

• Location: Use the Robin Lake Beach Entrance (US Highway 27) for the Fantasy in Lights event.

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