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.

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!

Christmas Lane :

The Christmas trees and lights that create the sparkle and magic of our marketplace are given in memory or in honor of a loved one by friends and neighbors in our community.

Each donor receives a lucite ornament with the name of their loved one inscribed. They may take their ornament home at the end of the festival.

Our freshly cut Frasier firs come from the North Carolina mountains. At the close of Winterfest, the trees will be gifted to deserving families.

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 :

2:00pm - Nebulux Music School

2-4pm - Decorate a Gingerbread House (Kid's Corner)

2:30pm - Phoenix Readers

3:00pm - To the Pointe Dance Company

4:00pm - Divided by Four

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