Winter Market Festival
Visitors can browse an outdoor market filled with local artisan crafts, woodworking, jewelry, and baked goods. The celebration features live holiday musical performances from local groups, visits with Santa, and fire pits for roasting s'mores. Festivities culminate in the community's annual tree lighting ceremony.
What to Expect
Holiday market with local artisans, s'mores by fire pits, and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation
Food & Drink
Market vendors offer baked goods, tea, honey and other locally made items; the event also invites visitors to grab something to eat and drink.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Head to the Santa house in the corner of the park as soon as the s'mores kits come out, since they're only available while supplies last.
- Plan young kids' visit around Santa's firetruck arrival, since he's only in the park for the afternoon and leaves before the tree lighting.
- Dress warmly and stay after the market closes for the fire pits, s'mores and the annual tree lighting countdown in City Park.
- Make a weekend of it by catching an interactive "White Christmas" showing or the free Municipal Band holiday concert at the Wildey Theatre.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa arrives at City Park on a City of Edwardsville firetruck.
- Free s'mores kits at the Santa house in the corner of the park, while supplies last.
- Interactive "White Christmas" movie showings at the Wildey Theatre over the festival weekend.
- Free Municipal Band holiday concert at the Wildey Theatre over the festival weekend.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the market?
Local artisan vendors fill City Park. Look for baked goods, crochet items, woodworking, jewelry, locally grown items, boutique gifts and other unique products.
Can kids meet Santa?
Yes. Santa arrives at City Park on a City of Edwardsville firetruck and stays through the afternoon to meet young visitors.
Is there music?
Yes. Local groups perform holiday music in City Park throughout the festival.
How do the s'mores work?
City staff hand out free s'mores kits at the Santa house in the corner of the park while supplies last. Fire pits and roasting sticks are set out before the tree lighting.
How can I become a vendor?
The 2026 vendor applications are available. You can apply online, or print the application and mail it in or drop it off. Send questions to Special Events Coordinator Grace Pellock.
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