Photos from the Daniel Island Holiday Festival

Thousands of Daniel Island residents and visitors kicked off the holiday shopping season in style December 4th and 5th at the annual Holiday Festival at Family Circle Stadium. Like magic, this world-class sports venue was transformed into a winter wonderland with over 100 vendors decked out in red and green to sell crafts, gifts, delicious treats and more to eager holiday shoppers. Meanwhile, children enjoyed crafts and special activities – including a visit with Santa himself – and a line-up of spectacular performances from singers and dancers from around the Lowcountry kept everyone entertained.

This island tradition has become one of Charleston’s biggest holiday events. Check out these photos from the official festival photographer, Spring Dyer. The complete gallery of image can be viewed here.

For the Sports Fans On Your List this Year…

Are you seeking something different to give the sports fans on your list this holiday season? Look no further than Daniel Island! The Family Circle Cup and the Charleston Battery – Daniel Island’s two professional sports venues – are now offering tickets to next spring’s world-class tennis and soccer events on Daniel Island.

Family Circle Cup
Tickets are now on sale for individual sessions of the 2011 Family Circle Cup, a WTA event that draws the top women tennis players from around the world each spring to Daniel Island. The tournament takes place April 2-10, 2011, and a stellar playing field is already beginning to form. Grounds Passes are available for $10-25 per day, and stadium seats available for $20-50 per session. Visit familycirclecup.com or ticketmaster.com for additional details. This a great gift idea for tennis players and fans of all ages!

Charleston Battery
Just in time for Christmas, the USL Champion Charleston Battery, is offering package deals on tickets to events at its state-of-the-art soccer stadium on Daniel Island. For just $40, you can give the soccer fans on your list a 4-pack of tickets good for any 2011 regular season game along with a Battery scarf or t-shirt. Also available are 2 tickets to the 2011 Carolina Challenge Cup, plus a scarf or tshirt, for just $30. The Carolina Challenge Cup is the premier pre-season soccer tournament in the U.S. This year, the Battery will be joined by Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire, D.C. United & Toronto FC on March 5-12. For additional details, visit charlestonbattery.com.

Happy shopping!