# Elkhart Lake Christmas Market 2026

> Elkhart Lake Christmas Market in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin: Dec 4 to 13, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/elkhart-lake-old-world-christmas-market/

Elkhart Lake, [Wisconsin](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/wisconsin/)

Official name: Old World Christmas Market

Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 13, 2026

| Dates | Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Hours | Monday to Friday: **10 am to 5 pm** Saturday: **9 am to 5 pm** Sunday: **9 am to 3 pm** Open until 7 pm on Wednesday Dec 9. |
| Where | A large heated tent on the grounds of The Osthoff Resort 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.8304,-88.0147) |
| Admission | Ticket needed. $8 per adult; children 14 and under free with an adult ticket holder (2026) |
| Organizer | The Osthoff Resort & Spa. [Official website](https://www.osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market/) |
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## Checked Against the Source

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

- [The Osthoff Resort & Spa](https://www.osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market/), checked November 2, 2026

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 Something out of date?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

## Elkhart Lake Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Elkhart Lake Christmas Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, December 4, 2026.

### When does Elkhart Lake Christmas Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, December 13, 2026.

### What are Elkhart Lake Christmas Market's hours?

Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 9 am to 3 pm. Open until 7 pm on Wednesday Dec 9.

### Is Elkhart Lake Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 4 and Dec 13.

### Where is Elkhart Lake Christmas Market?

A large heated tent on the grounds of The Osthoff Resort, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The address is 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020.

### Is Elkhart Lake Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. $8 per adult; children 14 and under free with an adult ticket holder (2026).

## About Elkhart Lake Christmas Market

A ten-day German-style Christmas market under a heated tent at a lakeside resort about an hour north of Milwaukee, with imported crafts such as nutcrackers and glass ornaments plus a German food court. 2026 is its 28th year.

## Where Is Elkhart Lake Christmas Market?

A large heated tent on the grounds of The Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020. The other dots are nearby markets.

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