Savannah Christmas Market
Visitors can wander along the riverfront to explore over 50 vendor booths offering handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, and artisanal treats. Guests can watch live performances, participate in children's activities, view the Festival of Trees, and admire a large gingerbread display. Warm seasonal drinks and festive food options, including hot chocolate and Belgian waffles, are available throughout the market.
What to Expect
European-style outdoor holiday market along Savannah's riverfront.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Riverfront
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Plant Riverside District
Food & Drink
The market offers artisanal treats and seasonal bites, including Belgian waffles, plus warm drinks such as hot chocolate.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: 11am – 9pm, 7 days a week.
- Parking: Paid public and valet parking is available steps away at Plant Riverside District.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a charged phone, because Santa and Mrs. Claus visit several times during the season and you take your own keepsake photos.
- If you go on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, expect some vendor booths to be closed even though the market runs through the season.
- Use the Plant Riverside District garage or valet a few steps from the market, but come in a regular-size car because oversized vehicles aren't accepted.
- The market runs rain or shine, so bring a rain jacket on wet days and check its social media for any changes to the hours.
- Go on November 27 to catch the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Letters to Santa at the district on the same day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Plant Riverside District on November 27.
- Letters to Santa on November 27.
- Gingerbread House Unveiling, with the Gingerbread Display up from November 27 through all of December.
- Holiday Cookie Decorating on several days, starting November 28.
- Brunch with Santa on December 20.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market open if it rains?
Yes, it runs rain or shine. Any changes to opening hours are posted on the market's social media and website.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes. There's paid public parking and valet parking a few steps from the market at Plant Riverside District. Oversized vehicles aren't accepted.
Will Santa be there for photos?
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the market several times during the season. Bring your phone and take your own keepsake photos.
What food and drink is there?
There's holiday food and drink, from hot chocolate to Belgian waffles. Plant Riverside District restaurants are steps away, including District Smokehouse, District Seafood, Riverside Burger, Riverside Biergarten and Graffito.
How can I become a vendor?
Vendor interest forms are open for the 2026 season. Check the vendor requirements, then apply through the market's vendor application.
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