# Winterset Holiday Market 2026

> Winterset Holiday Market in Winterset, Iowa: Dec 11 to 12, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/winterset-winter-solstice-market/

Winterset, [Iowa](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/iowa/)

Official name: Winter Solstice Market

Friday, December 11 to Saturday, December 12, 2026

| Dates | Friday, December 11 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Hours | Friday, December 11: **5 pm to 9 pm** Saturday, December 12: **10 am to 4 pm** |
| Where | The Winterset Livery and the Warehouse on 2nd, by the Courthouse Square 116 S 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.3338,-94.0147) |
| Admission | Free admission |
| Organizer | Madison County Chamber of Commerce. [Official website](https://www.exploremadisoncounty.com/events/winter_solstice_market/2026-12-11/) |
| Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for December 12](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=41.3338&lng=-94.0147&address=Winterset%2C%20IA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-12-12&checkout=2026-12-13&currency=USD&campaign=bcmus_winterset_winter_solstice_market_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Madison County Tourism (Madison County Chamber)](https://www.exploremadisoncounty.com/events/winter_solstice_market/2026-12-11/), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.exploremadisoncounty.com/events/winter_solstice_market/2026-12-11/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Winterset Holiday Market: Quick Answers

### When does Winterset Holiday Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, December 11, 2026.

### When does Winterset Holiday Market close for the season?

The last day is Saturday, December 12, 2026.

### What are Winterset Holiday Market's hours?

Friday, December 11 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, December 12 10 am to 4 pm.

### Is Winterset Holiday Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 11 and Dec 12.

### Where is Winterset Holiday Market?

The Winterset Livery and the Warehouse on 2nd, by the Courthouse Square, in Winterset, Iowa. The address is 116 S 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273.

### Is Winterset Holiday Market free, or do you need a ticket?

It is free to get in.

## About Winterset Holiday Market

A free two-day indoor holiday market in Winterset, the Madison County seat southwest of Des Moines, with about 40 artisan, craft and food vendors in two restored buildings by the historic Courthouse Square.

## Where Is Winterset Holiday Market?

The Winterset Livery and the Warehouse on 2nd, by the Courthouse Square, 116 S 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Hotels Near Winterset Holiday Market

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