Get ready for a festive, German-style holiday market with live music, unique vendors, and delicious food for the whole family!
ArtsAltoona is thrilled to announce our Third Annual Christkindl Holiday Market, happening on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Unter Uns Musical & Entertainment Society in Altoona. 1401 Van Buren Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, this year’s event will be bigger, better, and filled with holiday cheer for all ages!
What to expect:
- Artisan Vendors: Unique, handcrafted gifts for everyone
- Authentic German Food: Delicious traditional bites
- Family Portrait Station: Capture your holiday memories!
- Kids’ Crafts: Hands-on fun.
- Live Music & Performances: Seasonal tunes and local talent.
- Drinks & Spirits
- Basket Raffles & More
Shop local, enjoy festivities, and make joyful memories with friends and family, all while supporting the arts in our community.
Interested in being part of this year's festival?
The Christkindl Market is designed to offer shoppers a festive, one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience. Because of space limitations, we can only accommodate 30-40 vendors each year. Our goal is to create a market with a wide variety of handmade goods, artwork, specialty products, and gift ideas. For that reason, vendor selection is based not only on quality, but also on achieving a balanced mix of vendors. This means that not every qualified applicant can be accepted each year, particularly when multiple vendors offer similar products.
As you complete your Vendor Interest Form, please highlight what makes your work unique and include photos that best represent your products, especially items that are seasonal or make great holiday gifts. The more we understand what sets your work apart, the better we can consider how it fits into the overall market.
Please note that submitting a Vendor Interest Form does not guarantee acceptance. If selected, vendors have five days to accept. Vendors who accept a space but do not attend without prior notice will not be eligible to participate in future ArtsAltoona events, including the Blair Creators Festival.