The Best Christmas Markets in Oregon (and Why Silverton Tops the List)

Oregon is home to Christmas markets of all sizes, from small community gatherings to large holiday events that draw visitors from across the state. The largest is the Silverton Christmas Market, where more than 2 million lights fill the grounds each November and December alongside a traditional German-style market, ice skating, a Biergarten and more. Here’s how Silverton compares to other Christmas markets around Oregon, and what makes each one worth visiting.

What is the largest Christmas market in Oregon?

Silverton Christmas Market is the largest German Christmas market in Oregon. The 2026 season runs November 20 through December 31, 5-9pm each open night. The German theme comes from the Winter family's own heritage, the market's founders, who built the event around real Weihnachtsmarkt traditions: glühwein mulled wine, lebkuchen gingerbread hearts, incense smokers imported from the Erzgebirge Mountains, and collectible seasonal mugs, alongside handcrafted German gifts and local artisan booths. You can read the full history on the market's about page.

What other Christmas markets does Oregon have?

Three real ones are worth knowing about, each with its own personality. Salem Holiday Market, held every December at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, has drawn over 250 vendors in recent years, with gingerbread house and tree decorating contests and free admission.

Eugene Saturday Market's Holiday Market takes over Eugene on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-November through Christmas Eve, with close to 300 vendor booths of handmade art from local artisans, live performances, and food from around the world. It's less Christmas-village and more indoor craft fair, but the vendor list is extensive.

Douglas County Christmas Craft Fair, in Roseburg, runs the first weekend of December and has pulled crowds estimated near 13,000 visitors across three buildings and 300-plus craft booths, with Santa visits built in. It's smaller in profile but draws a real regional crowd from across southern Oregon.

None of the three build a full German-village experience the way Silverton does, with a Biergarten, imported goods, ice skating and light displays spread across the grounds rather than a single weekend of vendor tables.

How do you get tickets, and where do you stay?

Buy Silverton Christmas Market tickets through the tickets page on our website. For lodging, the Oregon Garden Resort sits on the same grounds as the market and runs its own hotel-and-ticket package every season, so you can book the stay and the tickets in one transaction instead of juggling two reservations. Our things-to-do page covers the ice skating rink, snowless tubing, and Santa visit information.

FAQ

What makes Silverton Christmas Market Oregon's largest?

Silverton is home to the largest German Christmas Market in Oregon, built around 2 million lights and a season that runs six weeks, from November 20 through December 31, 2026, longer than any other Oregon holiday market.

Is there a Christmas market in Portland?

Portland has several holiday craft fairs and pop-up markets each winter, but none built around the German Weihnachtsmarkt tradition the way Silverton is. Most run a single weekend rather than a full season.

Which Oregon Christmas market has the most vendors?

Eugene Saturday Market's Holiday Market and Salem Holiday Market both run into the 250 to 300 vendor range on their busiest weekends, though neither runs as many weeks as Silverton does.

When does Silverton Christmas Market open for the 2026 season?

November 20, 2026, running through December 31, 5-9pm each open night.

Can I stay on-site near Silverton Christmas Market?

The Oregon Garden Resort sits on the market's grounds and offers a hotel-and-ticket package that bundles a room, market admission, and parking or shuttle access into one booking.