Christmas in Princeton Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration
Visitors can browse a wide selection of items from craft vendors inside the school. The community event also offers delicious lunches served on-site for shoppers.
What to Expect
Large seasonal craft fair featuring vendor shopping and lunch service.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Princeton, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
Delicious lunches are served at the fair; no other food or drink options are specified.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and craft fair browsers
Vibe
Festive and local
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 9am-3pm.
Tips & Advice
- Plan to eat lunch at the craft fair, since lunches are served on-site at Princeton Public School while you shop the vendor booths.
- Get to Mrs. Claus' Kitchen in the same school early, because it closes once the food sells out, and it also has raffles and a visit from Santa.
- Vendors need the 2026 application in by Monday, November 23, or can call Rose Wick to ask about a spot at the fair.
- Make a day of it by shopping Small Business Saturday downtown and stopping by the Festival of Trees and bake sale at Community Hall in City Park.
- If your kids make their own crafts, register them for the Soul Hammer Young Artist Art Fair, a kids-only art fair with no booth fee.
Special Events & Promotions
- Small Business Saturday at Princeton's local shops and restaurants.
- Mrs. Claus' Kitchen at Princeton Public School, with food, raffles and a visit from Santa until it sells out.
- Festival of Trees with a silent auction, holiday bake sale and second-hand item sale at Community Hall in City Park.
- Soul Hammer Young Artist Art Fair for kids only, with no booth fee for young artists who register online or in-store.
- The Lights on Water Street Electrical Parade the night before, with a Hawaiian/Luau theme, followed by the tree lighting, caroling and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there food at the craft fair?
Yes, lunches are served. In the same school, Mrs. Claus' Kitchen offers dining and raffles plus a visit from Santa until the food sells out.
How do I become a vendor?
Fill out the 2026 vendor application at princetonwi.com by Monday, November 23, or call Rose Wick at 920-229-0124.
Can the kids see Santa?
Yes. Santa visits Mrs. Claus' Kitchen at Princeton Public School, the same school that hosts the craft fair.
What else is happening in town that day?
It's Small Business Saturday at Princeton's shops and restaurants. Community Hall in City Park hosts the Festival of Trees with a silent auction, a holiday bake sale and a second-hand item sale.
Is there anything for young artists?
Yes. Soul Hammer holds a kids-only Young Artist Art Fair. Kids can register online or in-store, and there's no booth fee.
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