German Christmas Market of New Jersey

03/16/2026

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the 2025 German Christmas Market raised $177,818 for 64 Sussex County charities and nonprofits! 🎁 With this year’s donations, our total giving has now surpassed $930,000 since the market began.

We are so grateful to everyone who attends, volunteers, and supports this special event each year. Together, we continue to spread joy throughout Sussex County and make a meaningful difference in our community.

Plan now to join us at our 25th Market which will be held December 4, 5 & 6 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.

02/27/2026

New member meeting LOCATION CHANGE!!
This meeting will now take place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds Admin Building.
Saturday 3/28/26 at 10:30am
Please FB message us or email us at [email protected] for details.
Bring a friend! 😀

📣 Join our team!! 📣

We are a nonprofit that donates proceeds from our annual event to LOCAL charities, and we are organized and run by VOLUNTEERS!!!

🎄❄️This year will be our 25th German Christmas Market...Help us make it the best one ever! ❄️🎄

Come see what we are about and meet the amazing people willing to do the important work to make the Market happen each year.

12/12/2025

A special shoutout to Main Street Movers for their help moving all our stuff between storage units and the Fairgrounds…even in the snow!!

12/12/2025

Dankeschön!!

The vendors have all packed up and all the decorations have been put away. Thank you to all the attendees, vendors, sponsors, entertainers, the Sussex County Fairgrounds, local law enforcement, volunteers, and countless individuals and companies that make this event such a wonderful success! It brings us joy to be able to share the holiday spirit with everyone and give back to those in need in our community.

We welcome your feedback and respond to all FB messages. Please email us at [email protected] with specific feedback and suggestions. Even better, join our team of volunteers! Send us an email and we will reply with details about how to get involved.

The German Christmas Market Committee is now ready for a long winter’s nap!!

See you next year, at our 25th Annual German Christmas Market of NJ – Dec 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2026.

(Interested new vendors, please check our website in March for info about our application window.)

12/07/2025

One more day left of the 2025 German Christmas Market!!
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We are restocking the German sweets & treats in the Conservatory to make sure our Sunday shoppers have plenty to choose from!
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Sussex County Fairgrounds, Sunday, 10-5

German Christmas Market of NJ is a unique event that is open to the public as the largest annual Christmas market in the state of New Jersey. Comprised of 100% volunteers, all donations and vendor booth sale monies are dispersed to local charities. Tickets for admission are available on the website.

12/05/2025

THIS IS IT!!! Gates open at 10am today for the 2025 German Christmas Market of NJ!!
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* 3 days only … Dec 5-7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds
* Tickets available online https://tickets.njstatefair.org/tickets or at the gate
* Open rain/snow/shine – vendors & activities are indoors, outdoors & under covered pavillions
* Imported German sweets (Stollen, gingerbread, chocolates, cookies, marzipan, etc.) in the Conservatory
* Imported German Christmas wooden decorations (nutcrackers, smokers, pyramids, light arches, & ornaments) also in the Conservatory
* Hot German food & Glühwein
* 150+ artisan, craft, and specialty vendors
* A variety of food trucks and snack food vendors
* Fun activities! Carousel, pony rides, petting zoo, wagon rides
* Interactive German Christmas Traditions display, HUGE model train exhibit, schoolkids’ ornaments tree display, & Imperfect Phil in the Greenhouse
* Live indoor entertainment every day
* Visit with Santa and stories with Mrs Claus
* Sparta Train Depot Toys for Tots collection box at big GCMNJ hut
* Certified service dogs only…no pets
* ADA parking available
* …and don’t forget, our proceeds go back to LOCAL CHARITIES!!!
Full details on our website: https://www.germanchristmasmarketnj.org/

German Christmas Market of NJ is a unique event that is open to the public as the largest annual Christmas market in the state of New Jersey. Comprised of 100% volunteers, all donations and vendor booth sale monies are dispersed to local charities. Tickets for admission are available on the website.

12/04/2025

The German Christmas Market of NJ is almost here…this Friday/Saturday/Sunday at the Sussex County Fairgrounds!

12/02/2025

It may be snowing today, but the forecast is dry and cold this weekend…perfect for sipping Glühwein and enjoying the festive atmosphere of the German Christmas Market of NJ at the Sussex County Fairgrounds!!
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While you’re at our Market Dec 5th-7th, take a break from shopping and stop in to warm up and see some of the fabulous musical groups performing in the Entertainment Hall (next to the Conservatory) or the Alphorns outside near the Tannenbaum Court and DJ booth.
New this year is a puppet show Sat & Sun at 2pm and Piano Pete live in the St Nicholas Dining Hall!
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And be sure to swing by the Courtyard on Friday evening to enjoy vocalists from the Elisa Girlando Studios in conjunction with our TREE LIGHTING at 6pm!
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The full schedule of performers and other details is on our website:

German-themed musical entertainment and classes are ongoing throughout the day at the German Christmas Market of NJ.

11/30/2025

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Help support the Sparta Train Depot’s “Toys for Tots” drive by bringing a donation to the German Christmas Market!
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Their collection box is next to our new bigger hut across from the carousel, all weekend long.

Dec 5th - 7th, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.

11/28/2025

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Sponsor one of our beautiful trees decorated by local students, on display in the Greenhouse during the German Christmas Market Dec 5-7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds!
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Details in the flyer below or email us at [email protected]

11/28/2025

We are incredibly THANKFUL for our generous SPONSORS!!!! Their monetary and in-kind contributions make this event possible and help us continue our mission of donating proceeds to local charities.

Come join us for a magical weekend, Dec 5-7th at the Sussex County Fairgrounds!! See our website for full details: https://www.germanchristmasmarketnj.org/