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Christmas in July - Day 1

  • Grand Rapids Downtown Market 435 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids United States (map)

The countdown to Christkindl Markt starts now!

Join us Friday, July 24 & Saturday, July 25 for a festive weekend filled with holiday-inspired food and drinks, live entertainment, exclusive Christkindl Markt previews, and the official kickoff to the 2026 season.

Whether you're stopping in for lunch, meeting friends for drinks, or spending the afternoon exploring the Market, you'll find holiday flavors, festive experiences, and plenty to discover around every corner.

Taste the Season

Some of your favorite Christkindl Markt offerings are making a special return, joined by festive, holiday-inspired creations from Downtown Market merchants throughout the weekend. Look for holiday-inspired features including:

  • Table side Raclette from Sav Sav by Squibb

  • Stollen Balls from Field & Fire

  • Christmas cookies and DIY cookie decorating kits from Her Daily Bread

  • Peppermint Affogatos from Love's Ice Cream & Chocolate

  • Holiday tea, Yuletide Toddy, tea gift boxes, and gift bags from Spice Merchants & The Tea Ground

  • Peppermint shake from Go Vegan GR

  • Plus, discover additional seasonal offerings throughout the Market Hall all weekend long.

Keep the celebration going at Rák with holiday-inspired live music on Friday!


Be the First to See What's New

Christmas in July is your first opportunity to get a preview of what’s new coming to the 2026 Christkindl Markt!

We'll unveil the complete collection of 2026 commemorative glassware, giving guests an exclusive first look before they're available this holiday season.


Plan Ahead for the Holidays

Alpenglobe and Curling reservations for the 2026 Christkindl Markt officially open during Christmas in July at 9am on July 24, 2026. Popular dates fill quickly, making this your first opportunity to secure your preferred date.

Follow along on social media throughout the weekend for additional previews, announcements, and a few surprises as we begin the countdown to another unforgettable Christkindl Markt season.


We can't wait to celebrate with you and begin the countdown to the 2026 Christkindl Markt. Year four is shaping up to be our most festive season yet, and this is just the beginning.

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Christmas in July - Day 2