Experience the splendor of the holiday season with the 26th Annual Christmas at the Historic Courthouse! This 3-day event is full of holiday spirit and merry memories. All proceeds raised from this event benefit the Historic Courthouse Restoration Fund and help preserve this historic landmark.

 Whether you're looking for a special date night or fun the whole family can enjoy, Christmas at the Historic Courthouse has memorable experiences for all!
   
Friday, November 16, 6:30-9:00 p.m. - You may purchase tickets at the door.
Gala Preview Fundraiser  - $25.00 in advance/$30 at the door 

Indulge the senses at the Friday evening Gala Preview event. Guests are invited to sample local beer and wine, delicious hors d'oeuvres from local vendors and enjoy live music while getting a sneak peek into the holiday bazaar featuring unique goods from local craftsmen and vendors.

Saturday, November 17 - Sunday, November 18, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar  - FREE to attend!
 
 Wander into a winter wonderland on Saturday and Sunday. Take in the sights of the season with the Historic Courthouse decorated for the holidays inside and out, enjoy live music, shop for the perfect gift at the holiday bazaar, purchase locally made treats at the Holiday Bake Shop or bring your camera to take FREE photos with Santa Claus in his workshop from 12:00-3:00p.m.

2018 Christmas at the Courthouse Vendors

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, November 16 - Gala Preview Fundraiser

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Karissa Kockelman - Karissa is a young, up and coming performer, playing the harp for five years and taking lessons at the MacPhail Center for Music. This will be her 2nd year performing for Christmas at the Courthouse and she has also performed for the Courthouse's Victorian Tea, Chamber of Commerce events, church services and weddings.  

7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Greenwood Tree - The duo of Bill Cagley (guitar, mandolin, bodhran, and limberjack) and Stu Janis (hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, and concertina). Musical partners since 1985, Greenwood Tree's unique sound is a blend of lively traditional Celtic-flavored jigs and reels, sweet waltzes, and American folk songs with melodies deftly traded between instruments. The combination of Stu’s sprightly dulcimer with Bill’s driving flat-picked Martin guitar provides energy for quick dance tunes, while slower selections are enhanced by dulcimer arpeggios and a finger-picked guitar.  

For the complete 3-day entertainment schedule, please click here.

2018 Gala Fundraiser Food & Beverage Sponsors:

St. Croix Vineyards
Lift Bridge Brewery
Acapulco Restaurante Mexicano
Brine's Market & Deli
Chowgirls Killer Catering
Grand Catering of Stillwater
Kowalski's Markets
Scheel's Catering
and more!

A special thank you to our décor sponsors Krueger's Christmas Trees for providing the beautiful outdoor décor at the Historic Courthouse, our fabulous musicians who performed throughout the event, and our wonderful volunteers.

Without you this event would not be possible. Thank you for supporting this historic landmark!

 Interested in becoming a vendor at the 2019 Christmas at the Historic Courthouse event? We especially seek out local vendors with a variety of handcrafted and/or local goods. Applications will be available starting April 2019. 

2018 Vendor Application - Christmas at the Courthouse

 Almost 2,000 visitors begin the season at the Historic Courthouse! This is a juried event and we accept approximately 30 vendors each year. To be eligible, please submit the vendor application, check payment, and photos of your product and booth setup for review by the deadline listed in the application. A sample of your product is not required, however it is encouraged in order to assist our jury in making their final decisions. Vendors will be notified by e-mail of their status in the event after the application deadline.