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The St. Nicholas Winterfest will take place in downtown Conway this weekend and events range from parades to pork cook-offs.

Beginning on Thursday, Dec. 8 with the Conway Christmas Cuisine, which is an event similar to Taste of the Town, the St. Nicholas Winterfest kicks off a weekend of fun.  At the food tasting, there will be over 20 restaurants, beverage vendors, and caterers.  On Friday begins the Nothing Butt Pork cook-off.  Saturday morning is the conclusion of the BBQ portion of the cook-off and the Conway Christmas parade.  A craft fair that begins on Saturday will continue through Sunday, giving shoppers a great opportunity to snag some nice seasonal, handmade, and unique items. 

The full schedule of events, including location information, can be found on the Winterfest site and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to many charities, some local. 

For more on holiday happenings around the Grand Strand, check out our Holidays 2011 topic page and event calendar.