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Christmas Market History The Carlinville Christmas Market takes place on the first full weekend of December each year (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Carlinville hosted its first Christmas Market on the town square
in December 1990. The Market has retained
its earlier charm, with large tents enclosing the wares of talented
artisans and food vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, tours of local
historic sites, costumed carolers and street performers, activities
for the children, all set amid the quaint charm of the historic town
square. The Market gets better each year, and attracted more than
11,000 visitors in 2008, becoming the county's only million-dollar
event.
From 1990 to 2005, the Carlinville Christmas Market (CMF) was managed
by the Chamber of Commerce office. Since 2006 the Market has been overseen by the Christmas Market Foundation. The Christmas Market Foundation is a non-profit
organization newly formed in 2006 that includes a diverse group of
local civic leaders who have proven their devotion to the Market
as well as the well-being of their community. Under the auspices of the Carlinville Christmas Market Foundation, the Carlinville Christmas Market will be recognized as an indispensable Carlinville and Macoupin County holiday event. It will generate significant local revenue and support the economic development of both entities. Mission The Carlinville Christmas Market Foundation will be a sustainable organization that will plan, organize, and produce the annual Christmas Market festival and sponsor other events and activities that will help ensure the success of the Market. The Foundation also will provide opportunities for volunteer efforts, help build social capital, support Carlinville and Macoupin County in their economic endeavors, support charitable causes by other than financial means, and enhance community spirit and cooperation.
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Past Chairpersons Copyright
2007, Carlinville Christmas Market. |
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Founder - Danley Vlasich