Illustration of a Christmas market in a town square with wooden stalls, string lights and a vendor serving cocoa (Christkindl Markt Rolla)

Christkindl Markt Rolla

Visitors can browse craft, food, and beverage vendors, including offerings of bier and Glühwein from Public House Brewing Co. The market features heated tents and a stage with live performances by local choirs, bands, and dancers. Children can enjoy craft stations, activities, and the Christkindl Zug Christmas train.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Friday 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; no Saturday hours are stated.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Rolla

Food & Drink

Food and beverage vendors offer a range of options, and Public House Brewing Co. is a featured vendor serving bier and Glühwein.

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families and holiday-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Look over the 2026 performance schedule before you go so you can catch favorites like the Shamrock Irish Dancers, Rolla Men of Song or the World's Finest Rolla German Band.
  • Bring the kids to ride the Christkindl Zug Christmas Train and to try the children's crafts and activities set up at the market.
  • Stop by Public House Brewing Co., this year's featured vendor for bier and Glühwein, while you browse the craft and food stalls downtown.
  • Dress warmly for the Friday evening hours downtown, even though the market tents have propane heaters.
  • Fill out the 2026 volunteer, vendor or entertainer application if you'd like to help out, sell your goods or perform at the market.

Special Events & Promotions

  • For 2026, Public House Brewing Co. is returning as a featured vendor serving bier and Glühwein.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who performs on the entertainment stage?

The 2026 lineup includes hammered dulcimer player Gana Harris, the Shamrock Irish Dancers, the Missouri S&T Tuba Euphonium Ensemble, the Truman Elementary Treble Makers and the Rolla Middle School Honor Choir. Also scheduled are Rolla Men of Song, the Rolla Community Children's Choir Una Voce, the World's Finest Rolla German Band and the Ozark Spirit Cloggers, plus a welcome from the Burgermeister.

What is there for kids?

Children can ride the Christkindl Zug Christmas Train and try the children's crafts and activities.

What food and drink is available?

Food and beverage vendors set up alongside the craft vendors. Public House Brewing Co. is a featured vendor again, pouring bier and Glühwein.

Will it be cold in the tents?

The tents are heated with propane heaters. Poe's Gas provides the propane.

How can I take part?

There are 2026 applications for food, beverage and craft vendors, volunteers, sponsors and Lichternacht/Christkindl Markt entertainers. You can also email rollachristkindlmarkt@gmail.com.

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