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Mount Vernon, Illinois

Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market 2026

Official name: Cedarhurst Christmas Market

Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, 2026

DatesFriday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
Days ClosedNone listed: open every day of its run
Hours
  • Friday, December 4 (Sip n' Shop, with a ticket to The Lights): 5 pm to 9 pm
  • Saturday, December 5 (free): 11 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday, December 5 (with a ticket to The Lights): 5 pm to 9 pm
  • Sunday, December 6 (free): 11 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday, December 6 (with a ticket to The Lights): 5 pm to 8 pm
WhereMitchell Museum Performance Hall, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
2600 E Richview Rd, Mount Vernon, IL Directions
AdmissionFree 11 am to 4 pm; evening sessions need a ticket to The Lights (2026)
OrganizerCedarhurst Center for the Arts. Official website
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Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market: Quick Answers

When does Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, December 4, 2026.

When does Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, December 6, 2026.

What are Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market's hours?

Friday, December 4 (Sip n' Shop, with a ticket to The Lights) 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, December 5 (free) 11 am to 4 pm; Saturday, December 5 (with a ticket to The Lights) 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday, December 6 (free) 11 am to 4 pm; Sunday, December 6 (with a ticket to The Lights) 5 pm to 8 pm.

Is Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market open every day?

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

Where is Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market?

Mitchell Museum Performance Hall, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The address is 2600 E Richview Rd, Mount Vernon, IL.

Is Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?

It is free to get in. Free 11 am to 4 pm; evening sessions need a ticket to The Lights (2026).

About Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market

A three-day Christmas market of about two dozen southern Illinois artists at the Cedarhurst arts center in Mount Vernon, free by day and open in the evenings to visitors of its holiday light show.

Where Is Mount Vernon Illinois Christmas Market?

Mitchell Museum Performance Hall, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 E Richview Rd, Mount Vernon, IL. The other dots are nearby markets.

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