Museum Plaza · Pensacola, FL•December 13–23, 2026
December 13–23 · Museum Plaza, Downtown Pensacola · Free Admission

Pensacola Christmas Market

Inspired by European tradition, made Pensacola's own.

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A Pensacola Tradition, Rooted in History

Old World charm, Gulf Coast at heart

Step into a world of twinkling lights, steaming mulled wine and chimney cakes warm from the fire, handcrafted gifts and festive folk music — a true European Christmas, right in downtown Pensacola.

Our market blends traditions from across Central Europe — Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Austria — with themed evenings and workshops celebrating each region's Christmas customs.

Full program details coming soon

We're keeping it small and curated: festively decorated booths, Christmas lighting, live music, and a handful of outstanding local makers — quality over quantity, through and through.

Pensacola is the site of America's first European settlement — the 1559 Tristán de Luna expedition. A European Christmas tradition belongs here naturally, told through our own Spanish-colonial roots rather than a snowy Bavarian village.

When

December 13–23

Open daily.

Sun Dec 13
12pm–8pm
Mon–Thu, Dec 14–17
3pm–9pm
Fri Dec 18–Wed Dec 23
11am–9pm
Where

Museum Plaza

300 S Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL 32502 — in the heart of historic Downtown Pensacola.

Admission is free. Shuttle and parking details coming soon.

Vendors & Food

Curated, not crowded

30Stalls, Year One

Festively decorated booths with a cohesive Old World look — think potters, glassblowers, candle makers, and both local and European craft.

Potters Glassblowers Candle Makers Smithing Leather Makers Gingerbread House & Garden
Pretzels Sausage & Bratwurst Spiral Potato Chimney Cake Roasted Nuts

Live music. Performances. The Christmas Atelier. Craft Corner & Workshops. Themed Nights.

We've got a few more surprises up our sleeve for the full program — stay tuned, more attractions will be announced soon.

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Get Involved

Join the market

Applications are open for art & craft vendors, paid positions, volunteers, and sponsors. Fill in the form that fits and we'll be in touch.

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Food Vendor Application

Food vendor applications are closed for this year.

We appreciate your interest — we hope you’ll apply again next year!

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Art & Craft Vendor Application

10×10 booth from $750
For artisans and makers — potters, glassblowers, candle makers and the like.
This is an outdoor market. Booth fees cover the entire market, December 13–23. Larger booths (20×10, 30×10) are available in the form.
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Employee Application

Paid seasonal positions, on-site during the market.
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Volunteer Application

Help bring the market to life, a few hours at a time.
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Our Partners

Made possible together

The Pensacola Christmas Market was brought to life with the support of our partners — organizations who share our love of European tradition and community. Thank you for helping us bring a little Old World magic to the Gulf Coast.

Czech and Slovak School of Atlanta logo Czech and Slovak School of Atlanta
The Arc Gateway logo The Arc Gateway

Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch through our sponsorship form.