Be a Home on the Candlelight Tour
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Showcase your home. Share your holiday spirit. Support our community.
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The Candlelight Tour of Homes is Camden Junior Welfare League’s biggest fundraiser of the year, drawing visitors from across South Carolina (and beyond!) to experience the charm, history, and holiday beauty of our town.
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When you open your home to the Tour, you’re doing more than spreading holiday cheer — you’re helping us raise crucial funds that directly support programs and resources for the children of Kershaw County. From providing coats and shoes to supporting literacy programs and youth initiatives, every ticket sold makes a difference in a child’s life.
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This beloved tradition has been bringing our community together since 1976, and with your help, we can make this the best Tour yet.
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We’re looking for unique homes — historic, modern, or simply full of holiday spirit — to feature on the Tour. You bring the charm, and we’ll make the process easy and enjoyable.
General FAQs
Q: Do I have to open my whole house?
No. You decide which rooms and areas are open to Tour guests — many homeowners keep parts of the home private.
Q: What is required of me?
Your Home Contact will guide you every step of the way and handle logistics. Christmas décor is encouraged but not required — and we’re happy to help with decorating or greenery.
Q: What will the League provide?
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Two complimentary Tour tickets
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A “Tour Stop” sign for your yard
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Up to 100 luminaries for your walkway
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Fresh local greenery delivered the week before
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Volunteers to help guide guests through the home
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Your Home Contact present the entire time
​ How many guests can I expect?
Typically 700–800 visitors in one evening.
Q: How long will my home be on the Tour?
Your Home Contact will arrive around 2:00 PM on Tour day (or earlier if needed). The last guests leave by 9:00 PM, and cleanup is completed that night.
Q: Do I have to be home during the Tour?
No — you may stay, leave, or enjoy the Tour yourself! Your Home Contact and volunteers will take care of everything.