WE WANT YOU!
BE PART OF THE MAGIC
Bring your European Christmas Market-inspired gift items to a bustling holiday destination that has quickly become a must-visit Christmas event. The 2026 Christkindl Markt will be filled with traditional outdoor vendor booths ready to showcase artisan foods, decor, clothing, textiles, ornaments, jewelry, and more—all surrounded by holiday entertainment and festive family fun.
2026 Christkindl Markt vendor applications are accepted through Zapplication.
2026 IS GOING TO BE BIG!
NOV 18 - DEC 24
WED - SUN
28 DAYS OF FESTIVE FUN
60 VENDOR BOOTHS AVAILABLE
MULTI-STATE MARKETING
NOW OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE!
CURLING & PRIVATE ALPENGLOBES
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
LIVE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
GERMAN-STYLE BEVERAGE HALL
INDOOR & OUTDOOR BEVERAGE BARS
NEW COMMEMORATIVE GLASSWARE
ADJACENT TO THE GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET, A 138,000 SQUARE FOOT PUBLIC MARKET.
2025 SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS
During 26 days of the 2025 Christkindl Markt, we were able to spread so much cheer! We can proudly say this event continues to change the landscape of winter destinations in West Michigan for years to come, creating memorable holiday experiences for all who attended.
$4,048,298
CHRISTKINDL MARKT VENDOR SALES IN 26 DAYS
247,232
GUESTS ATTENDED THE 2025 GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTKINDL MARKT
2.1 MILLION
PEOPLE WERE REACHED THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING
26 MILLION
ADVERTISEMENTS WERE SHOWN, AIRED, PRINTED, AND DISPLAYED
2025 GUESTS VISITED FROM 49/50 STATES!
“The amount of shoppers was amazing! Very impressive market.”
— CHRISTKINDL MARKT VENDOR
“Kudos to the Christkindl team for a tremendously successful event!”
— CHRISTKINDL MARKT VENDOR
“The event went smoothly even given the large amount of people who attended!”
— CHRISTKINDL MARKT VENDOR