41st Christmas on the Square – Dec 4-6, 2025
Visitors checking out the vendor booths along Pine Avenue SW during a previous Christmas on the Square event in Live Oak. -SVT Archived Photo
By Tami Stevenson
From its humble beginnings in the mid 1980’s that began with a one-day arts and crafts show, Christmas on the Square has evolved over the years into a three-day event with this year’s 41st (beginning this week) sure to draw thousands.
Presented by the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce, boasting over 300 arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, a car show, an agriculture exhibit and live entertainment in downtown Live Oak.
The fun begins Thursday at 5:45 p.m. with a Christmas tree lighting at Millennium Park. Following the tree lighting, they will hold a kid’s 1-mile fun run at 6 p.m. and the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk ending at Millennium Park. There will also be refreshments and a Christmas movie for kids.
Friday, December 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Annual Arts & Craft Show, food vendors, live entertainment, fireworks, Santa Land & Snow on the Square.
Saturday, December 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Annual Arts & Craft Show, food vendors, live entertainment & more.
The finale is the Lighted Christmas Parade at 6:00 p.m. in historic downtown Live Oak.
For more information please call the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce (386) 362-3071 or email
