The 10th Annual Kris Kringle Christmas Market
December 8-10 2023
Modeled after the famous markets in Germany, this annual event at the fairgrounds offers light displays, holiday food, handmade crafts from local artists/crafters, children activities, shopping, music, and much more.
Activities will include Santa’s arrival, holiday fireworks, Christmas tree lighting, Strolling Carolers, music from local school choruses and bands, an array of sales by local non-profit groups such as the Boy Scouts, children’s activities run by the 4H club, a lighted holiday path and Christmas Village. The McConchie School House will also be open.
Activities will include Santa’s arrival, holiday fireworks, Christmas tree lighting, Strolling Carolers, music from local school choruses and bands, an array of sales by local non-profit groups such as the Boy Scouts, children’s activities run by the 4H club, a lighted holiday path and Christmas Village. The McConchie School House will also be open.
The launch of this family-friendly event several years ago was a great success! The Charles County Fair Board and Christmas Market committee want to encourage locals and visitors alike to come out to enjoy the music, shopping, and tasty Christmas treats.
We will have fresh holiday decorations available for purchase from local greens collected from local yards and fields.
The official tree lighting and arrival of Santa Claus will be held on Friday, December 8th at 5:00 pm.
Santa will be on site all through the Market operating hours!
For the latest info, check us out on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/KrisKringleChristmasMarket
Admission fee of $5.00 benefits The Southern Maryland Food Bank, Charles Co. Association of Emergency Medical Services and the Charles Co. Volunteer Firemen’s Association and the Kris Kringle Christmas Market Committee.
| Hours of Operation | Opens | Closes |
| Friday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, December 9 | 9:00 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 10 | 10:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
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Sponsors
The Kris Kringle Christmas Market wishes to thank our sponsors who help make this event possible!
| Charles County Rotary |
| Children’s Learning Tree |
| Greene Turtle of La Plata |
| JellyBeans Child Development Centers, Hughesville, Waldorf, LaPlata |
| Touch of Southern Grace Home Decor & Gifts |
| The Cottage Boutique & Tea Room, Charlotte Hall, MD |
| Karl A. Smith DDS Periodontics & Dental Implants |
| Waldorf Chevrolet Cadillac |
| Community Bank of Chesapeake |
| Martins Service Station |
| Sharp’s Contracting, LLC |
| Farrow Enterprise |
| Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa |
| The Blue Shell Gifts & Decor |
| Fusion Dental of Waldorf |
| Genevie Plumbing |
| Southern Trail Distillery |
| Chesapeake Ice |
| Dream Big Boutique and Business Center |
| White Rabbit Bookkeeping |
| Bob Johnston Baldus Real Estate |
| College of Southern Maryland |
| LSL Lawn Service |
| Jillian’s Fare |
| Southern Maryland Auto Repair |
| Allstate – Bill Waugh & Associates |
| Josons Fine Jewelry & Home Boutique |
If you would like to become a sponsor at the Kris Kringle Christmas Market,
contact Dena Lebo, Sponsorship Coordinator, at 443-278-4042.
Exhibitor Information
If you would like to be an exhibitor at the Kris Kringle Christmas Market,
please email: kriskringlechristmasmarket@gmail.com
Past Years Photo Gallery
