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.

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Friday, December 84:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 99:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 1010:00 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: [email protected]

Past Years Photo Gallery