A colorful design with snowflake patterns, small houses, and trees. The text says 'KrisKINDLmarkt' in large letters, with 'SPARTA' above it and a heart with a ribbon at the top center.

Sparta's Kriskindlmarkt - A Traditional Christmas Market located in Sparta, WI

Aerial night view of a small town festival with string lights, decorated booths, a small stage, and a creek with a footbridge.

Join us the for a traditional Christmas Market in Sparta, WI

The Kriskindlmarkt is open every Friday and Saturday from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Below are the dates for the 2026 season.

Friday, November 27, 2026
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Friday, December 4, 2026
Saturday, December 5, 2026

Friday, December 11, 2026
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Friday, December 18, 2026
Saturday, December 19, 2026

Two vendors standing behind a food stall at night, serving hot pretzels, cheese, and hot chocolate, with fairy lights and wooden structure.

In the November 25, 2024 edition of the Monroe County Herald, a special 7-page supplement to the paper was added showcasing the Kriskindlmarkt and how it started and has grown into what it is today.

Click the image to download and read about the Kriskindlmarkt’s history.

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