2023 Candy Cane Garden Fundraiser

The Candy Cane Garden

December 5th – 9th, 2023

Keziah Park

The Southport Garden Club’s Candy Cane Garden is back for 2023!

This is your chance to display your artistic holiday talents by decorating a blank candy cane and entering it in the Candy Cane Garden where Awards will be given!

The blank candy canes are available for $50 each online and may be picked up at the Fort Johnston Visitor’s Center from November 1 to December 1st.

New for 2023 – Order on line by clicking HERE!

Return the decorated Candy Cane to The Indian Trail Meeting Hall, at 113 W. Moore Street, on Monday, December 4th from 10 AM – 5 PM or Tuesday, December 5th from 9 AM – noon. When you return the Candy Cane, it will be registered for inclusion in the Candy Cane Garden.

Please plan to attend the special evening “Candy Cane Garden Party” on Tuesday, December 5th from 6-8 PM. The event will feature music, refreshments, a visit by Santa and judging for best “Children’s”, “Nautical” and “Overall” themed candy cane. New this year will be a live auction of five candy canes painted by local artists.

The Candy Canes will be displayed in Keziah Park the remainder of the week of Southport’s Winterfest so make them weather-worthy in the event of rain. Your candy cane should be picked up from Keziah Park on Saturday, December 9th. Should severe weather be predicted at any time during the week, feel free to pick up your Candy Cane early.

Dates for blank Candy Cane Pickup: Tuesday, November 1st to Friday, December 1st.

Pickup Address: Fort Johnston Visitor’s Center, 203 E Bay St, Southport. Open Monday – Saturday (10 am to 4 pm) and Sunday (1 to 4 pm)

Dates for decorated Candy Cane Dropoff: Monday, December 4th (10 am – 5 pm) and Tuesday, December 5th (9 am – noon)

Dropoff Address: Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W Moore St, Southport

Date for Candy Cane Pickup: Saturday, December 9th Should severe weather be predicted at any time during the week, feel free to pick up your Candy Cane early.

2022 – Candy Cane Garden Winners!

2021 – Candy Cane Garden Winners!

Click on the pictures to see the Candy Canes being made!