Christmas in the Park 2026

The City of Litchfield Park hosts its annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9am to 3pm. Now in its 39th year, this free, family-focused community event attracts an estimated 8,000 attendees. Artists and vendors can showcase and sell handmade artwork, crafts, and wares. The event features a hometown parade starting at 10am with over 1,500 participants, stage acts, pictures with Santa, and children's activities including free "make & take" Christmas crafts in Santa's Workshop.

Artist booth fees are $25 for application plus $100 for 10'x10' or $150 for 10'x20' booth space. Electricity is available for $35 per plug on a first-come, first-served basis. All artists must provide their own clean, white tent matching their selected booth size and weighted with a minimum of 50 lbs. per booth leg. All artwork categories undergo jury review prior to acceptance; commercial and "buy-sell" items are prohibited. Jury details: approximately 150 applications are submitted annually with about 100 artists selected. Five jurors score applications using a Yes, No, or Maybe scale. Applications are reviewed upon receipt of the $25 application fee and accepted terms and conditions.

Payment in full is required before the festival. Refunds are not issued after October 31, 2026, except if the event is cancelled by the City or if a participant provides written medical documentation. A $10 administrative fee is deducted from approved refunds. Booth assignments for returning artists may request previous locations but are not guaranteed. Event coordinators have final say on all booth assignments. For questions or accommodation requests, contact 623-935-9040 or [email protected].