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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.

Find out more about the Christmas Market History through our brochure.
Christmas Market Brochure


Christmas Market Foundation

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.

Vision

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.


Read More About Christmas Market History

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Market Highlights Founder - Danley Vlasich

Past Chairpersons
1990, Danley Vlasich, John Fettick, Harry Starr IV
1991, Patty Ambrose
1992, Patty Ambrose
1993, Patty Ambrose
1994, Patty Ambrose
1995, Deanna Demuzio, Harry Starr IV
1996, Deanna Demuzio, Harry Starr IV
1997, Debbie Zilm, Harry Starr IV
1998, Debbie Zilm, Harry Starr IV
1999, Jodie Padgett, Harry Starr IV, Debbie Zilm
2000, Kelli Chasteen, Angela Pauline, Debbie Zilm
2001, Kelli Chasteen, Debbie Zilm, Angela Pauline
2002, Kelli Chasteen, Angela Pauline, Brian Tieman
2003, Kelli Chasteen, Judy Decker, Brian Tieman
2004, Jaime Hammann, Jeff Link
2005, Jeff Link, Lesa Sanson
2006, Christmas Market Foundation (Lea Hudson)
2007, Christmas Market Foundation (Lea Hudson)
2008, Christmas Market Foundation (Lea Hudson)
2009, Harry and Betty Starr

2010 Board of Directors
2010 Honorary Chairmen -
Prairie Sound Barbershop Quartet


Debbie Zilm, President
Doug Downey, Vice President
Amy Petrovich, Recording Secretary
Jodie Padgett, Treasurer

Joyce Atteberry
Kristen Bilyeu
Sue Caudle
Lori Dennison
Wanda Dixon
Doug Downey
Larry Kaburick
Mandy Konneker
Samantha Lockwood
Rich Minster
Amy Petrovich

Kami Stayton

Lauren Freeze - Board Intern

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