Beardstown Christkindlmarkt

Beardstown Christkindlmarkt Experience a German-style Christmas market in downtown Beardstown, IL! Enjoy artisan vendors, festive foods, live entertainment, and private igloos.

Fridays & Saturdays, November 20–December 19, 2026

We told you we had A LOT of introductions to make. 🎄✨So, let’s meet five more of the vendors coming to this year’s Beard...
08/27/2026

We told you we had A LOT of introductions to make. 🎄✨

So, let’s meet five more of the vendors coming to this year’s Beardstown Christkindlmarkt!

Swipe to meet another five of our 2026 vendors ➡️

🎄 Sparrow + The Finch — Soft wool is sculpted by hand into charming little works of art, with plenty of attention paid to the tiny details that give each piece its personality. Look for handcrafted wool designs made to add a little texture, warmth and whimsy to your home.

🎄 Montoya Tamales & More — Homemade favorites are on the menu here! They’ll be serving flavorful tamales and crispy flautas, plus sweet treats including traditional buñuelos and cakes. Definitely one to add to your market food list.

🎄 Tahiti Sweetie Poffertjes — Fresh-made poffertjes — Dutch mini pancakes made with vanilla and butter beads — are served warm with your choice of fresh fruit, candies and sauces. And because little pancakes + coffee on a cold market day sounds pretty perfect, they’ll have fresh black coffee, too. ☕️

🎄 Scrub Life Soap — Handmade bath + body goods made using the cold-process method, including artisan soaps, whipped soaps, sugar scrubs, body oils and body sprays. They’ll also bring a selection of stationery, including gift tags, notepads and bookmarks.

🎄 Ash & Ember Designs — Each hat starts as a blank canvas and is transformed by hand through burning, embroidery and added details. From florals and western-inspired artwork to feathers, hat bands and other embellishments, these are individually designed pieces made to stand out.

Five more introductions down… and plenty more to go. 🎄🤎

We’ll keep introducing our 2026 vendors as we count down to opening day. Once market season arrives, we’ll share the vendor lineup for each week along with a market map, so you’ll know who will be there and exactly where to find them.

We think it’s time you met a few of the makers coming to this year’s Beardstown Christkindlmarkt. 🎄✨With rotating vendor...
08/26/2026

We think it’s time you met a few of the makers coming to this year’s Beardstown Christkindlmarkt. 🎄✨

With rotating vendors each week and a market full of handmade goods, vintage-inspired Christmas finds and one-of-a-kind pieces, we have A LOT of introductions to make between now and November.

Swipe to meet five of our 2026 vendors ➡️

🎄 Roshambo Designs at Berco Farms — One-of-a-kind, hand-painted, hand-stitched and handcrafted leather goods, created with carefully sourced leather hides and remnants and plenty of creativity in every piece.

🎄 Eclectic Clay Works by Jolene — Vintage Christmas lovers, this one is for you. Jolene pours, glazes and fires her ceramic pieces herself, including those nostalgic Christmas trees, wreaths and ornaments.

🎄 Slater’s Turnings — Hand- and lathe-turned wood becomes beautiful vases, urns, bowls and Christmas ornaments — each with its own character.

🎄 Pattern Pets by Jillian — Handmade crochet cuteness from a 17-year-old entrepreneur who started her business through the Cass County CEO program! Look for stuffed animals and all sorts of fun little creatures.

🎄 Riverside Princess Creations — Handmade right here in Beardstown, with baby blankets, teddy bears, burp cloths, washcloths, hot pads and plenty more made for gifting (or keeping!).

We’ll be introducing more of our vendors as we count down to opening day. Once market season arrives, we’ll share the vendor lineup for each week along with a market map, so you’ll know who will be there and exactly where to find them.

November will be here before we know it. 🎄🤎

Ever wondered what it takes to make the Christkindlmarkt happen? Here’s your chance to become one of the elves behind th...
08/17/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to make the Christkindlmarkt happen? Here’s your chance to become one of the elves behind the scenes. 😉🎄

The lights, the chalets, the hot cocoa and Glühwein, the greenery, the music, all those little details you love when you walk into the market, somebody has to make the magic happen.

Christkindlmarkt Community Meeting • THIS WEDNESDAY, August 19 at 6 PM at the Golden Age Center in Beardstown.

We’ll be talking about what’s ahead for 2026 and, most importantly, how you can get involved. Have a lot of time? Great. A little time? We’ll take it. Just really good at carrying things and following directions? Honestly, we can work with that. 😂

Come be an elf with us. ❤️🎄

One week from today! 🎄The countdown to Christkindlmarkt may still have a few months to go, but the work that brings it a...
08/12/2026

One week from today! 🎄

The countdown to Christkindlmarkt may still have a few months to go, but the work that brings it all together is already underway, and we’d love to have more of our community be part of it.

Next Wednesday, August 19, we’re gathering at the Golden Age Center at 6 PM to talk about plans for the 2026 market, answer questions and, most importantly, share ways to get involved and volunteer this season.

Whether you have a little time to give, a lot, or you’re simply curious about how you can help, come see us. No experience necessary, just a willingness to be part of making Christkindlmarkt happen.

Can’t make the meeting? Sharing this post is a great way to help us spread the word, too. ❤️

08/06/2026

Yes, we know… it’s August. 🎄

But if you’ve ever waited until November to plan a holiday getaway, you know how quickly the season arrives.

This year, we’re excited to partner with the Beardstown Christkindlmarkt to give visitors even more reasons to experience our corner of Illinois during the holiday season.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a festive day trip, you’ll find holiday events, places to stay, shopping, dining, and more at http://JacksonvilleIL.org. And for everything you need to know about Beardstown Christkindlmarkt, visit http://BeardstownChristkindlmarkt.com.

Consider this your friendly reminder to start dreaming about twinkling lights, cozy traditions, and Christmas memories. ✨

The Beardstown Christkindlmarkt is made possible by an incredible community, and we’d love for you to be part of it.Whet...
08/04/2026

The Beardstown Christkindlmarkt is made possible by an incredible community, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer, have a new idea to share, or have always wondered how to get involved, this meeting is for you.

Join us on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Age Center in Beardstown to hear what’s planned for the 2026 market, ask questions, and learn about volunteer opportunities.

Even if you can’t attend, we’d appreciate you sharing this post. You never know who may be looking for a way to get involved.

We hope to see you there!

Igloo appreciation post for anyone who’s complained about the heat even once this month… 😅❄️As we get closer to market s...
07/31/2026

Igloo appreciation post for anyone who’s complained about the heat even once this month… 😅❄️

As we get closer to market season, we’ll be sharing all the details about this year’s igloo experience. But here’s one date you’ll want to save now:

📅 Igloo reservations open October 7, 2026.

Last year, reservations filled incredibly fast, so if you’ve been hoping to reserve one, mark your calendar now.

Then make plans to visit the Beardstown Christkindlmarkt, open Fridays (4–7 p.m.) and Saturdays (11 a.m.–7 p.m.) from November 20 through December 19, 2026. 🎄

We can’t wait to welcome you back for another cozy Christmas season! ❤️

🧀 The elves have been doing some very important research…This year, we’re bringing raclette to the Beardstown Christkind...
07/30/2026

🧀 The elves have been doing some very important research…

This year, we’re bringing raclette to the Beardstown Christkindlmarkt for the very first time. (These photos are just a little inspiration while we count down. 😉)

If you’ve never had it before, raclette is a traditional Swiss dish that’s been enjoyed for centuries. A wheel of cheese is heated until it’s perfectly melted, then the gooey cheese is scraped over fresh bread, potatoes, and other cozy favorites. The name even comes from the French word racler, meaning “to scrape.” It has long been a favorite at Alpine Christmas markets and winter gatherings.

We’ll have plenty of time to talk about toppings later… but for now, we’re just excited to say: yes, the cheese is coming.

What are you most looking forward to trying at this year’s Beardstown Christkindlmarkt? 🎄

📍 Open November 20–December 19, 2026
🕓 Fridays: 4–7 PM
🕚 Saturdays: 11 AM–7 PM

Add Beardstown Christkindlmarkt to your Christmas season, we can’t wait to share what’s new this year.

07/26/2026

We understand if you can’t keep this secret. 🤍

One of Illinois’ best-kept Christmas secrets returns Fridays & Saturdays, November 20–December 19, 2026. Save the dates. 🎄

06/29/2026

Fireworks this week.

Twinkle lights before you know it. 🎆➡️🎄

We’re over halfway there.

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Art Zeeck Park
Beardstown, IL
62618

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