2026 Crèche Festival

Name: 2026 Crèche Festival
Start: 2026-11-16T05:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-21T05:00:00.000Z
Location: Mepkin Abbey St. Francis Retreat Center

Mepkin Abbey St. Francis Retreat Center | 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

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Seasonal visual-arts and cultural festival at Mepkin Abbey featuring nativity displays from around the world. Advance reservations are required.

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