Kris Kringle Market
Part of A Very Bay Harbor Christmas:

Kris Kringle Market

Stroll, Discover, and Celebrate the Season in Style.

Event Details

A Very Bay Harbor Christmas

Get ready for a weekend full of holiday cheer at the first annual A Very Bay Harbor Christmas! Join us in Bay Harbor from Thursday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 7, for festive fun presented in collaboration with Village at Bay Harbor, Village Suites Bay Harbor, Inn at Bay Harbor, and the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

Experience a weekend full of holiday magic, including a Meet & Greet with a Hallmark star, the playful Running of the “Grinches,” the Kris Kringle Holiday Market, our Holiday Tree Fundraiser, a performance of A Christmas Carol on the Great Lakes Center stage, holiday shopping in charming Village boutiques, and so much more

Make the most of this festive weekend by staying in the heart of the action. Choose your accommodations, select the activities you’d like to enjoy, and join us as we spread holiday cheer throughout Bay Harbor. This special, fun-filled weekend is one you won’t want to miss!

Plan Your Weekend

Vendor Registration

Kris Kringle Holiday Market at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, located in the Village at Bay Harbor will take place Saturday, December 6th from 11am – 7pm, bringing the magic of the holiday season to patrons that will be a part of our A VERY BAY HARBOR CHRISTMAS weekend.

The market will be the perfect blend of artisans that will showcase the very best in gifts and other specialty items to jump start the holiday season!

Set up times are:
Friday, December 5th:  3pm – 6pm
Saturday, December 6th: Vendors are not able to set up until 10am, when doors open at the Center. 11am is start time of the market.

Register

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