# NJ German Christmas Market 2026 > NJ German Christmas Market in Augusta, New Jersey: Dec 4 to 6, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/augusta-german-christmas-market/ Augusta, [New Jersey](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/new-jersey/) Official name: German Christmas Market of New Jersey Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Dates | Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Hours | Friday Dec 4: **10 am to 8 pm** Saturday Dec 5: **10 am to 8 pm** Sunday Dec 6: **10 am to 5 pm** | | Where | Sussex County Fairgrounds in rural northwest New Jersey 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.1336,-74.7149) | | Admission | Ticket needed. $10 ages 13+, $7 seniors 65+, free for veterans with ID and children 12 and under (2026); tickets online from November | | Organizer | German Christmas Market of New Jersey (nonprofit). [Official website](https://www.gcmnj.org/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for December 5](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=41.1336&lng=-74.7149&address=Augusta%2C%20NJ%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_augusta_german_christmas_market_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide. - [German Christmas Market of New Jersey](https://www.gcmnj.org/), checked November 4, 2026 Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.gcmnj.org/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## NJ German Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does NJ German Christmas Market open in 2026? It opens on Friday, December 4, 2026. ### When does NJ German Christmas Market close for the season? The last day is Sunday, December 6, 2026. ### What are NJ German Christmas Market's hours? Friday Dec 4 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday Dec 5 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday Dec 6 10 am to 5 pm. ### Is NJ German Christmas Market open every day? Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 4 and Dec 6. ### Where is NJ German Christmas Market? Sussex County Fairgrounds in rural northwest New Jersey, in Augusta, New Jersey. The address is 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822. ### Is NJ German Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket? You need a ticket. $10 ages 13+, $7 seniors 65+, free for veterans with ID and children 12 and under (2026); tickets online from November. ## About NJ German Christmas Market A volunteer-run German Christmas market founded in Sparta in 2001 (long known as the Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market), now held for one weekend at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, with craft stalls, German food and entertainment; proceeds go to local charities. ## Where Is NJ German Christmas Market? Sussex County Fairgrounds in rural northwest New Jersey, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ 07822. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### Parking Parking at the Sussex County Fairgrounds is free, and the market says there is plenty of it on site: follow the "Market Parking" signs on the way in. Handicap parking is at the Conservatory gate, with the permit on display for the attendants. At peak times, marshals send cars to overflow areas served by a shuttle. From I-80 the organizer's route is NJ-15 North from Exit 34B, then US-206 North and a right onto Plains Road. Source: [German Christmas Market of New Jersey](https://www.gcmnj.org/directions-site-map), checked October 28, 2026. ### Accessibility The organizer says the market is wheelchair accessible, with ground level enough for walkers and wheelchairs and paving on nearly all walkways. It does not rent wheelchairs or electric carts. Pets are not allowed under the fairgrounds' rules, but trained service dogs are welcome everywhere the public can go; emotional support animals are not admitted. There are plenty of indoor and covered areas if the weather turns. Source: [German Christmas Market of New Jersey](https://www.gcmnj.org/directions-site-map), [page 2](https://www.gcmnj.org/service-animal-policy-procedures), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near NJ German Christmas Market The fairgrounds are in rural Sussex County with nothing much within walking distance, so plan to drive. The nearest towns with places to stay are Newton and Sparta, both a short drive away, and the market's own roots are in Sparta. Anywhere along US-206 or NJ-15 makes for an easy run in on market weekend. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near NJ German Christmas Market for Saturday, December 5](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=41.1336&lng=-74.7149&address=Augusta%2C%20NJ%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_augusta_german_christmas_market_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. It loads only when you press the button. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Questions People Ask **Is parking free at the NJ German Christmas Market?** Yes. Parking at the Sussex County Fairgrounds is free, with handicap parking at the Conservatory gate and shuttles from overflow lots at peak times. **Can I bring my dog to the German Christmas Market of NJ?** No. Pets are not allowed under the fairgrounds' policy, and neither are emotional support animals. Trained service dogs are welcome. **What do the kids' rides cost?** Carousel, pony rides and family wagon rides are $5 each, or 3 tickets for $10 (October 2026). The petting zoo and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus are free. **Do vendors take cards?** Vendors take cash and/or cards, and ATMs are on site. **Is the market open if it snows?** Yes. The organizer says only severe weather would close it, which has not happened since 2001, and there are plenty of indoor and covered areas. ## Have You Been to NJ German Christmas Market? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. 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