German Christmas Market
Visitors can browse more than 30 vendor booths featuring a variety of items, with a focus on handmade goods. The event offers German-themed food, locally crafted German-style beer, and hot Glühwein served in collectible handmade pottery mugs. Guests may also catch a special appearance from Santa.
Dec 11 – Dec 12, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
3-9 pm both days.
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
The market offers German-themed food, locally made German-style beer, and hot Glühwein served in handmade pottery mugs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Order a Glühwein to take home one of the handmade pottery mugs, which are back this year and make a keepsake from the market.
- Shop for gifts here if you like handmade goods, since vendors offering handmade items get preference when booths are chosen.
- Vendors should apply early because spaces are limited, and should never pay before getting written approval from Sister Cities Newport News.
- Ignore anyone offering vendor spots on Facebook, because Sister Cities Newport News does not book vendors there and no other group can approve them.
Special Events & Promotions
- The handmade Glühwein pottery mugs return this year.
Links & Contact
Run by Sister Cities of Newport News, Inc. (SCNN)
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of things are for sale?
More than 30 vendors take part. Handmade items get preference, and vendors are picked so there's a good variety of products.
What food and drink is there?
There's German-themed food, locally made German-style beer and wine, plus Glühwein served in handmade pottery mugs.
Will Santa be there?
Word is that Santa might stop by.
How do I become a vendor?
Download the 2026 vendor application from Sister Cities Newport News. Spaces are limited, a current Certificate of Insurance is required, and you shouldn't pay until you get written approval. Sister Cities never books vendors through Facebook.
Can I volunteer at the market?
Yes. Email Sister Cities Newport News to volunteer.
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