# Charleston Christkindlmarkt 2026

> Charleston Christkindlmarkt in Awendaw, South Carolina: Dec 4 to 13, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/charleston-christkindlmarkt/

Awendaw, [South Carolina](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/south-carolina/)

Official name: CHRISTkindlmarkt Charleston

Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 13, 2026

| Dates | Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only |
| Hours | Friday (Night Markt, adults only): **6 pm to 10 pm** Saturday (Day Markt, all ages): **1 pm to 5 pm** Saturday (Night Markt, adults only): **6 pm to 10 pm** Sunday (Day Markt, all ages): **1 pm to 5 pm** Night Markt sessions are for ages 15 and up only. |
| Where | A private riverside property north of Mount Pleasant, reached by shuttle bus from a park-and-ride lot in Awendaw [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.0303,-79.6252) |
| Admission | Ticket needed. Advance tickets only, sold on TicketSignUp from early to mid November; no tickets at the gate |
| Parking | All parking is at 4461 N US-17, Awendaw, SC 29429, with shuttle buses (and an ADA van) to the market; no parking at the venue. |
| Dogs | No pets, no exceptions (private property). |
| Organizer | The Caldwell family (River Oaks Charleston). [Official website](https://christkindlmarktchs.com/) |
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## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide.

- [CHRISTkindlmarkt Charleston](https://christkindlmarktchs.com/), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://christkindlmarktchs.com/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Charleston Christkindlmarkt: Quick Answers

### When does Charleston Christkindlmarkt open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, December 4, 2026.

### When does Charleston Christkindlmarkt close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, December 13, 2026.

### What are Charleston Christkindlmarkt's hours?

Friday (Night Markt, adults only) 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday (Day Markt, all ages) 1 pm to 5 pm; Saturday (Night Markt, adults only) 6 pm to 10 pm; Sunday (Day Markt, all ages) 1 pm to 5 pm. Night Markt sessions are for ages 15 and up only.

### Is Charleston Christkindlmarkt open every day?

Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

### Where is Charleston Christkindlmarkt?

A private riverside property north of Mount Pleasant, reached by shuttle bus from a park-and-ride lot in Awendaw, in Awendaw, South Carolina.

### Is Charleston Christkindlmarkt free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. Advance tickets only, sold on TicketSignUp from early to mid November; no tickets at the gate.

## About Charleston Christkindlmarkt

A small, ticketed German-style Christmas market run by a local family on two December weekends, with local makers, imported Erzgebirge handcrafts, glühwein and German food, split into daytime family sessions and adults-only evening sessions.

## Where Is Charleston Christkindlmarkt?

A private riverside property north of Mount Pleasant, reached by shuttle bus from a park-and-ride lot in Awendaw, Awendaw, South Carolina. The other dots are nearby markets.

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