Winterfest: A German Christmas Marketplace

Soak up the sights and sounds of Christmas as you meander through our market of sparkling lights, trees, and merry music.

Shop for unique gifts and watch as artisans delight you with live demonstrations. Lace up your skates or head over to the Kid’s Corner. View the lighting of the Town Tree as you enjoy delicious food, beer or hot chocolate. Come back again, and again, to explore all festivities in our beautiful Christmas Marketplace.

Freeze Your Buns Run :

Winterfest will host the 4th Annual Freeze Your Buns Run in honor of David Freeze, local reporter and sports enthusiast on Saturday, December 7. Teaming with Salisbury Rowan Runners, the race will begin and end at the Winterfest Marketplace. Fun Run begins at 12:30, prior to the 5K Run at 1:00pm. Awards will be presented after the race.

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Santa’s House: Pictures with Santa :

Children of all ages, visit with Santa in the new NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures.

Bring your phone or camera to snap a memory of your special visit with Santa!

Decorate an Ugly Sweater :

What is Christmas without an ugly sweater? Bring your own, or make it here, with the Crafty Crew at Santa’s Workshop in our Kid’s Corner Activity Tent, starting at 2:00 on Saturday, December 7th.

All ages are encouraged to participate in the fun.

Market Square Entertainment :

The entertainment at Market Square will be highlighted by Josh Sanders, Ricky Howsare, the Piedmont Community Band, and Divided by Four.

Ninety-five percent of our Main Stage performances are local talent: Rowdy Rowan Dancing Wranglers; Salisbury Dance Academy; Dimensions Dance Arts; To the Pointe Dance Company; Nebulux Music School; Phoenix Readers; Middleshire; Moonglows; North Hills Christian School Band; Radical Pursuit; and Kindred Spirits Praise Band.

Schedule :

12:30pm - Fun Run

1:00pm - 5K

2:00pm - Medal Presentation

2:00pm - Middleshire

2:00pm - Decorate an Ugly Sweater (Kid's Corner)

3:00pm - Salisbury Dance Academy

4:00pm - Veteran's Salute Piedmont Community Band

5:00pm - North Hills Christian School Band

6:00pm - Moonglows  

7:00pm - Radical Pursuit

8:00pm - Kindred Spirits Praise Band

3:00 - 5:00pm Santa's House

6:00 - 8:00pm Santa's House