West Michigan Holiday Market Competing for Best in America

Looking for a way to kick off the holiday season in style? Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts or just soaking up festive cheer, one West Michigan holiday market has all the ingredients for a magical winter experience—and it's competing to be the best in the U.S.

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Family Fun and Holiday Cheer for Everyone

Visitors can enjoy handmade crafts, seasonal treats, and plenty of family-friendly activities, from hand bell concerts and musical street performers to Dickens carolers and dog sled demonstrations. Plus, the season wouldn’t be complete without appearances by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Sinterklaas, and even the Grinch.

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A Holiday Tradition with Dutch Roots

So which West Michigan market is in the running for national recognition? Holland’s Kerstmarkt—a Dutch-inspired tradition running Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 21 through Dec. 20 at the Civic Center Marketplace, 150 W 8th Street. It's once again vying for a spot on USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards list of the nation’s top holiday markets.

Festive Food and Drinks You’ll Love

You’ll also find plenty to eat and drink, from warm mugs of gluhwein, cider, and hot chocolate to Dutch favorites like stroopwafels, speculaas, and banket. Local vendors dish up hearty soups, sandwiches, sweet treats, and Saturday brunch specials—so you can grab a bite while browsing handmade gifts and holiday goodies.

Supporting Local Artisans

The market is run by an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to promoting the Dutch Kerstmarkt tradition while providing a platform for local artisans and craftspeople. It began in 1997 with the dream of bringing a European-style, open-air market to downtown Holland.

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Shop from and support more than thirty local vendors selling handmade crafts and goods like soap, honey, maple syrup, jam, shampoo, mittens, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, rugs, toys, pens, purses, and more. Check them all out here.

Vote Holland’s Kerstmarkt One of the Best in the U.S.

You can help this local favorite climb the ranks by casting your vote once per day through Dec. 2 at noon here.

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Whether you’re shopping, exploring, or just looking for a festive way to spend a winter afternoon, this market is a must-visit stop in West Michigan this season.