26th Annual Christkindlmarkt
Held in the German Christmas market tradition, this community gathering features 22 booths with local vendors selling arts, crafts, holiday ornaments, and baked treats. Visitors can listen to Christmas music while enjoying traditional German food such as a Nürnberg sausage dinner and warm Glühwein. Guests can also catch appearances by Santa Claus, an authentic Saint Nikolaus, and the German Christkind.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
$5 door entry, Children Under 15: Free.
Hours
10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Food & Drink
Visitors can buy traditional German food, including a Nürnberg sausage dinner, cookies and cakes, and Glühwein (mulled wine).
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring room for browsing, since the market has 22 local vendor booths selling arts, crafts, ornaments and baked goods.
- Consider trying the Nürnberg sausage dinner and Glühwein alongside the traditional German baked treats.
- Look for Santa Claus and the German Christkind, who make daily appearances during the event.
- If you hoped to sell at the market, vendor stations for 2026 are sold out; ask to join the 2027 vendor waiting list.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 15 enter free.
- Santa Claus and the German Christkind make daily appearances during the weekend event.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors browse and buy?
The market has 22 booths with local vendors selling arts, crafts, ornaments, cookies and cakes.
What food and drinks are available?
Traditional German food and baked treats are offered, including a Nürnberg sausage dinner, along with Glühwein.
Will there be holiday appearances?
Santa Claus and the German Christkind make daily appearances, and the event also features Authentic Saint Nikolaus.
Can I buy entry at the door?
Door entry is offered; children under 15 enter free.
Can I sign up to be a vendor this year?
No. All vendor stations for the 2026 Christkindlmarkt are sold out; a waiting list is available for 2027 vendors.
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