A New Holiday Tradition!
Charming wooden chalets, local crafts & shopping, festive decor, food & so much more!
All only steps from Macon's millions of lights dancing throughout Historic Downtown!
Free Admission | Family-Friendly | Rain-Or-Shine
Presented by:
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SILVER SPONSOR: | BRONZE SPONSOR: | COMMUNITY PARTNER: |
 | TerraconA-OK PortablesRex SupplySyscoMacon-Bibb Co. Parks & Beautification | Cadence BankNavicent HealthGeorgia Farm BureauCommunity Foundation of Central GeorgiaLongleaf Distilling Co. |
About Our Market
The Marché de Noël: Macon Christmas Market is a traditional European Christmas Market where you'll enjoy a magical holiday experience with charming wooden chalets, festive decor and lights, and local crafts! Uniquely made for the city "Where Soul Lives," our market is timed with a seasonal celebration of lights that dance through our award-winning Downtown!
Now a global phenomenon, the holiday tradition traces its roots to medieval Europe and its first documented appearance in Vienna in 1296. In the 17th & 18th centuries, the markets spread through Europe as a widely adopted holiday tradition. Macon's sister city relationship with Mâcon, Franc,e will heavily influence our blend of French, Bavarian, and German traditions, and promises a truly memorable place for visiting with family and friends year after year!
Yes, we'll be serving up the traditional Gluhwein, have festive music, a bier garden, and live performances playing a blend of traditional Christmas songs and international sounds! We look forward to having a unique array of handcrafted products and providing a variety of European savories and sweets for purchase.
Our market takes place for ten consecutive days before Christmas in coordination with Macon's Christmas Light Extravaganza, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to historic Downtown Macon each year! And, allows the community to come together for a bit of shopping, drinking, socializing, and celebrating after a long year.
And, this year is just the beginning! We will debut more & more traditions each year!
What You'll Find!
2025 Nightly Schedule!
DATE | TIME | BAND/ORGANIZATION | NIGHTLY THEME |
| FRI / 5th | 6-9pm | Trombone Love | Opening Night! |
| SAT / 6th | 2-3pm | Vineville Academy | |
| 6-9pm | Dani Lass | ||
| SUN / 7th | 2-3pm | Springdale Elementary | |
| 4-5pm | Northway Church | ||
| 6-8pm | Earl Grace | ||
| MON / 8th | 6-9pm | Sean Solo | Military Appreciation Night |
| TUES / 9th | 6-9pm | Canadian Tuxedo | Public Service Night |
| WED / 10th | 6-9pm | Chris Odom | Family Night |
| THURS / 11th | 6-9pm | ASHES | University Night |
| FRI / 12th | 6-9pm | Matt McMillian Band | Girls Night Out |
| SAT / 13th | 1-2pm | Macon Little Theatre / Shrek | |
| 3-4pm | MLK Elementary Recorder Ensemble | ||
| 6-9pm | Conner Henderson | ||
| SUN / 14th | 6-8pm | Zach Butler |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🎄 GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
Q: What is the Macon Christmas Market? A European-style holiday market featuring artisan vendors, food and drink, live entertainment, festive décor, and family-friendly holiday experiences.
Q: What are the market dates? December 5–14, 2025.
Q: What are the daily hours?
Monday-Thursday: 4 pm – 10 pm
Friday - Saturday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 8 pm
Q: Does it cost anything to attend? No, the market is free to enter.
Q: What happens if it rains? The market remains open during rain unless lightning or extreme weather requires temporary closure as directed by the Macon-Bibb County EMA.
🎄 PHOTO OPS & HOLIDAY FEATURES
Q: Can we take photos with the tree? Yes, it’s open for photos all day and evening, thanks to the Macon Bibb County Fire Department.
Q: What other photo spots are available?
Giant ornament
Giant present stack
Christmas light arch
Festive vendor huts
The Christkind Princess (during appearance hours)
📸 SOCIAL MEDIA
Q: How do I tag the market?
Use: #MaconChristmasMarket #MarcheDeNoelMacon
Tag: @VisitMacon @MaconChristmasMarket
🎅 ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
Q: When does live music start? Live music begins nightly at 6pm.
Q: Where is the live music stage? The stage is located at the end of Cherry Street Plaza near Fifth St.
Q: When can we see The Christkind?
Saturday, December 6th - 3-5 pm
Wednesday, December 10 - 5-7 pm
Saturday, December 13th - 3-5 pm
Sunday, December 14th - 3-5 pm
Q: Who is The Christkind? She’s a traditional European holiday figure who brings cheer and welcomes guests to the market.
Q: Can I meet her? Yes—she appears during posted hours at her designated location.
Q: Does she give out gifts? She may hand out small treats or tokens during her appearances.
Q: Is there a schedule of performances? Yes — The Visit Macon information booth can help, or please see the schedule above on this website page.
Q: Are there kids’ activities? Yes! Includes a children’s soft-play zone and festive photo ops.
Q: Are pets allowed? Yes, friendly and leashed pets are welcome.
🧊 CURLING & ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES
Q: How does the curling work? It’s a tabletop-style game free for guests to enjoy.
Q: Do I need to sign up? No, it’s first come, first served.
🎁 VENDORS & SHOPPING + 🍷 FOOD & DRINK
Q: How many vendors are here? 21 vendors offering gifts, crafts, treats, and holiday décor.
Q: Where can I find the vendor list? At the Visit Macon booth, in the printed market booklet, and listed above on this website page.
Q: Are vendors the same every day? Yes.
Q: Do vendors accept credit cards? Yes. Many accept cards, cash, and digital payments.
Q: Is food available? Yes—food and drink vendors are located throughout the market.
Q: Do you serve alcohol? Yes. Guests can purchase holiday beverages, such as glühwein (mulled wine), beer, cider, and cocktails at the Fall Line beer garden tent.
Q: Can I walk around with my drink? Yes—this area is within Macon’s open-container district for the holiday season.
Q: Are non-alcoholic options available? Absolutely—hot chocolate, cider, soft drinks, and water are available at the bar.
🚗 PARKING + 🚻 FACILITIES & ACCESSIBILITY
Q: Where can I park? Nearby parking includes:
Mulberry Parking Garage
Poplar St. Parking Deck
Street parking around downtown (Free after 8 pm and all day Sunday)
Q: Is ADA parking available? Yes—designated ADA spaces are located around downtown.
Q: Where are the restrooms? Restrooms are located to the left of the stage, marked by signage.
Q: Are there accessible restrooms? Yes — accessible portable restrooms are available on-site.
Q: Is the market wheelchair accessible? Yes — the plaza is flat and wheelchair-friendly.
👮 SAFETY & RULES
Q: Is there security on-site? Yes—Macon-Bibb security and market staff are present throughout the event.
Q: Are bags allowed? Yes — no size restrictions, but bags may be subject to inspection.
Q: Can I smoke or vape here? Smoking and vaping are discouraged and may be restricted in certain areas.
Q: Where is the lost and found? At the Fall Line beer garden tent.
Q: What should I do if I lose a child? Alert Visit Macon staff or any market staff immediately; we have procedures in place to assist quickly.
🚨 EMERGENCIES
Q: Who do I contact for an emergency? Please notify the nearest market staff member, security personnel, or call 911. Staff can also call for immediate assistance.
🎄 HOLIDAY SHOPPING & LOCAL INFO
Q: What else can I do downtown? Explore visitmacon.org or the Visit Macon information booth can suggest nearby shops, restaurants, museums, parks, and holiday light attractions.
Q: Where can I eat outside of the market? Explore visitmacon.org or the Visit Macon information booth can provide restaurant recommendations.
Q: Are there other holiday events happening in Macon? Yes! Lights, concerts, markets, and family activities—Explore a calendar of events here or the Visit Macon information booth can provide restaurant recommendations.
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