# Very Merry Market 2026

> Very Merry Market in Marion, Illinois: Dec 4 to 6, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/marion-il-very-merry-market/

Marion, [Illinois](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/illinois/)

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: **4 pm to 8 pm** Saturday: **noon to 8 pm** Sunday: **noon to 6 pm** |
| Where | Marion Town Square (Tower Square Plaza) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.7308,-88.9272) |
| Admission | Free admission |
| Organizer | Very Merry Marion. [Official website](https://www.facebook.com/events/827854000330918) |
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## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Very Merry Marion (Facebook event)](https://www.facebook.com/events/827854000330918), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.facebook.com/events/827854000330918). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Very Merry Market: Quick Answers

### When does Very Merry Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, December 4, 2026.

### When does Very Merry Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, December 6, 2026.

### What are Very Merry Market's hours?

Friday 4 pm to 8 pm; Saturday noon to 8 pm; Sunday noon to 6 pm.

### Is Very Merry Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 4 and Dec 6.

### Where is Very Merry Market?

Marion Town Square (Tower Square Plaza), in Marion, Illinois.

### Is Very Merry Market free, or do you need a ticket?

It is free to get in.

## About Very Merry Market

Marion's free hometown Christmas market of local handmade vendors on the town square on the first weekend of December, with ice skating and carriage rides.

## Where Is Very Merry Market?

Marion Town Square (Tower Square Plaza), Marion, Illinois. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Hotels Near Very Merry Market

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