Georgetown Christmas Market
Visitors can browse three outdoor European-style marketplaces featuring handcrafted gifts from dozens of artisans, glass blowing demonstrations, and historic local merchants. Festive outdoor entertainment includes Victorian street carolers and the Santa Lucia Children's Procession escorted by Saint Nicholas. Guests can also tour holiday-decorated local museums, take an old-fashioned horse and wagon ride, or enjoy hot chestnuts, traditional wassail, and local craft beer.
What to Expect
Charles Dickens-style holiday market in a 19th-century Victorian mountain town.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Historic Georgetown
Food & Drink
The market offers hot chestnuts, traditional holiday wassail, wine, local craft beer at the Alpine Biergarten, and food from a variety of purveyors.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-market shoppers
Vibe
Victorian and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; free parking and shuttle.
- Hours: Outdoor entertainment: 11am-4pm, with the Santa Lucia Children's Procession at noon each day; Book Nook: Saturdays from 10am-4pm.
- Parking: Free parking and shuttle.
Tips & Advice
- Use the free parking and shuttle when visiting the downtown market.
- Plan time to browse all three outdoor marketplaces and visit the historic merchants and decorated museums.
- Bring children to the Santa Lucia Children's Procession, which takes place each market day.
- Reserve Christmas Afternoon Tea separately if you want to include it in your visit.
- Visit the Book Nook on a Saturday if you want to browse books by local and Colorado authors.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is free.
- The Book Nook is open on Saturdays.
- The Santa Lucia Children's Procession, escorted by Saint Nicholas, takes place each day.
- Christmas Afternoon Tea requires a reservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I browse at the market?
Three outdoor European-style marketplaces feature more than 30 artisans, alongside historic merchants and local museums decorated for the holidays.
What entertainment is planned for children and families?
Victorian street carolers perform, and the Santa Lucia Children's Procession is escorted by Saint Nicholas each market day.
What food and drinks can visitors find?
Food purveyors, hot chestnuts, local craft beer, wine and traditional holiday wassail are offered at different market spots.
Are there activities beyond shopping and performances?
Visitors can take a horse-and-wagon ride, see glass-blowing demonstrations and browse the Saturday Book Nook.
Do I need to reserve anything separately?
A reservation is offered for Christmas Afternoon Tea in the Snetzer Building.
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