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Wondering when holiday, winter & Christmas markets will be open this year in Wisconsin? We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to!
In this post, we’ll be sharing a list of the most popular Christmas & holiday markets in Wisconsin, along with the opening dates that we know of so far.
We know it isn’t easy to find all this information in one place, so we’ve spent hours assembling all the dates and official websites of various markets to make your trip planning infinitely easier.
We hope you find this list helpful!
Wisconsin Christmas Markets 2024 Opening Dates
In the table below, we’ll be summarizing the known opening dates for some of Wisconsin’s biggest and best-known Christmas markets and fairs this year.
While we try our best to ensure the information is up-to-date and accurate, we recommend double checking with official sources (like the websites below) before making any plans. Dates and details can change quickly these days, so it’s always better safe than sorry!
As of December 2024, only the dates for some of Wisconsin’s largest Christmas markets have been announced. We will update this page as we learn more.
But for now, here is a table summarizing the opening dates of 2024 Wisconsin Christmas markets that we know of so far.
NOTE: We’ve put a lot of time and effort into assembling the information below, so if you are quoting/referencing these details in your own articles and websites, we would greatly appreciate a link back to this page. Thank you for your understanding!
| Location | Christmas Market Name | 2024 Dates | More Info | Hotels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | Fox Cities Holiday Gift and Craft Show | Dec 21 | More Info | |
| Ashwaubenon, WI | Holiday Gift & Craft Show at Resch Expo | Nov 30 | More Info | |
| Brodhead Jaycees, WI | Brodhead Jaycees Holiday Market | Nov 2 | More Info | |
| Coon Valley, WI | Norskedalen's Old Fashioned Christmas | Dec 7 | More Info | |
| Elkhart Lake, WI | Old World Christmas Market | Dec 6-15 | More Info | |
| Fond du Lac, WI | Holiday Wonder Arts & Crafts Expo | Nov 2 | More Info | |
| Germantown, WI | Germantown Christmas Festival | Nov 16 | More Info | |
| Greenwood, WI | Snowflake Holiday Art and Craft Sale | Nov 2 | More Info | |
| Johnson Creek, WI | Friends of the Library Holiday Fair | Nov 30 | More Info | |
| Kohler, WI | Kohler Holiday Market | Nov 22 - 24 | More Info | |
| La Crosse, WI | La Crosse Holiday Fair | Nov 21 - 24 | More Info | |
| Lake Mills, WI | Lake Mills Winter Market | Dec 7 | More Info | |
| Manitowoc, WI | Festival of Christmas | Dec 7 | More Info | |
| Marinette, WI | Old World Christmas Market | Nov 22 - 23 | More Info | |
| Marinette, WI | Christmas Craft Show | Nov 16 | More Info | |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | Menomonee Falls Jingle Bell Craft Fair | Nov 24 | More Info | |
| New Glaurus, WI | New Glarus Christkindli Market | Dec 6 Dec 8 | More Info | |
| Oconomowoc, WI | German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | More Info | |
| Owen, WI | Santa Days Craft Show | Dec 14 | More Info | |
| Sister Bay, WI | Sister Bay Christkindlmarkt | Nov 29 - Dec 1 Dec 6 - 8 Dec 13 - 15 | More Info | |
| Sparta, WI | Sparta Kriskindlmarkt | Nov 29 | More Info | |
| Stevens Point, WI | Tinsel Trail Arts and Crafts Show | Nov 24 | More Info | |
| St Germain, WI | St Germain Holiday Bazaar | Nov 30 | More Info | |
| Stoughton, WI | Stoughton Holiday Gift Fair | Nov 9 - 10 | More Info | |
| Sun Prairie, WI | Annual Jolly Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair | Dec 8 | More Info | |
| Waukesha, WI | Mistletoe Market Craft Fair | Dec 6 - 7 | More Info | |
| Waukesha, WI | 61st Annual Waukesha Christmas Parade | Dec 8 | More Info | |
| West Bend, WI | Holiday Craft Fair of Washington County | Nov 23 | More Info | |
| West Bend, WI | Christmas Fair to Remember | Dec 14 | More Info | |
| Wisconsin Dells, WI | Three Kings Christmas Market | Nov 29 - 30 | More Info |
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Help us improve this list of Christmas market opening dates in Wisconsin!
Know of any other Christmas markets we should add to our list? Let us know in the comments with a link to an official source if possible so we can ensure we get accurate dates.
The Sparta Kriskindlmarkt will be in its 7th year and is set to open Nov 26 and run the 26, 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18. Friday nights are open 4-8 and Saturdays 10-8 pm. We have 22 huts with different vendors throughout all 4 weekends. Gluwien, bier, German food, carolers, and so much more! Please contact the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 608-269-4123.
Thanks so much for the heads up, Heidi! We’ve just added you to the list 🙂 Let us know if you have any photos we’d be able to add to the article!
The 2022 Sparta Kriskindlmarkt will begin November 25, 2022 and will run Friday’s from 4-8 and Saturday’s from 10am until 8 pm. We will run for four weekends and aim to better “the fest” from last year where we sported 22 booths, 2 dedicated food booths and much, much more. Booth reservations open on Oct 1, 2022 on our website bikesparta.com. Who knows, we may have more booths this year! Stay tuned!
The Sparta WI Kriskindlmarkt opens on Black Friday in 2021. The dates are 26,27 Nov, December 3,4, Dec 10,11 and Dec 17,18. It is advertised on facebook under Sparta Kriskindlmarkt and on bikesparta.com. We are also starting a dedicated Lriskindlmarkt web page.
It is our 7th year, and the market has grown to 22 idylic booths. We serve Gluehwein and have a wonderful atmoshere inside Mueller Square, and in our new area of Creekside Village in the beautiful area next to the Love Lock Bridge over Beaver Creek in our Down Town.
Thank you, Reinhard! Your market has been added to our list.