# Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs in Alton 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best Christmas markets in Alton during 2026. Shop handmade gifts, holiday crafts, festive treats, artisan goods, and seasonal decorations while enjoying Christmas fairs, holiday markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities. - **Category**: Christmas Markets & Fairs - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 104.5k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/03a99ed0-6b7c-11f0-8485-73a665f8373f-rimg-w200-h200-dcfefefc-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68a9d1277d5b8.png - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/eb97bf94b8f24c8f448ccac1434246e0e42eab95008f38e49923d828bee853eb-rimg-w199-h200-dc1a1516-gmir?v=1760188205 ## About Celebrate the festive season at the best Christmas markets in Alton. Explore holiday markets, Christmas fairs, artisan craft shows, seasonal shopping events, Christmas villages, festive food stalls, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're searching for unique handmade gifts, holiday decorations, or festive experiences, discover the top Christmas markets and holiday fairs happening across Alton in [YEAR]. ## Trending Events in Alton - **Event Name**: The Great Haunted Alton Halloween Festival - **Description**: This October, Alton’s historic downtown transforms into a full-scale Halloween bash free, open to all, and built out for those who want to rock out with the spirits. From 12pm-6pm State Street and 3rd Street will be closed and turned into an immersive ex - **Venue**: W. 3rd St., Alton, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d037236b1a97dab007c471d4304cc71d2df1f11c8d878fb37e552480c18d4bd2-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc181818-gmir?v=1789895471 - **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest - **Description**: It's almost that time of year again.......Get ready for a spicy good time at the Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest on October 4th at the Alton VFW Post 1308! Your $25 ticket includes entry to taste and vote on up to 10 local bars and restaurants comp - **Venue**: 4445 N Alby St, Alton, IL 62002-5916, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/333962a8420b5358fb7849afb1c5c31d077e4b6d6cce283070914239fa8481b3-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir?v=1788544597 - **Event Name**: Market on Main "Fall Food Truck Friday"! - **Description**: Save the Date and join us for our 4th Annual FALL FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY special event!! Located in the heart of historic downtown Alton, hosted on the church parsonage lot, next to 115 Main Street, across from town hall. Let's CELEBRATE FALL TOGETHER with - **Venue**: 115 Main Street, Alton, NH - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9348388906f7f452b696bce49e51afa34425e62ba226bb0d8a6ed270e9293ed5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc8a888-gmir?v=1787513218 - **Event Name**: Ride Like Hell III - **Description**: Ride Like Hell III Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 - Kickstands up at 6pm at Ted's The ride starts at Ted's Harley Davidson of Alton, where the engines crack like thunder. From there, the ride pushes north through the October air until the road dead-ends at - **Venue**: 4103 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fc8bad7a929c47cdac677eaa71a9abe641770af3d96a50b0b701aafe1ccbaa2d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc381818-gmir?v=1787532046 - **Event Name**: Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market - **Description**: Bring your furry friends to the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans' Market on October 3rd for a day of pet-friendly fun, including: - Pet parade at 10:00am - Costume Contest at 10:30am - Pet-related booths: merchandise vendors, charities & services - Adop - **Venue**: Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5992daf787f8878e04b6ed347092b882b251a4a2b149bdc0ac97d513de5dc1cf-rimg-w851-h315-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787442341 - **Event Name**: Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off - **Description**: Join us for this “hot” event! Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, RAIN OR SHINE – on the beautiful patio at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar! Live music from Psychedelic Symphony from 12-3! The Chili Cook-O - **Venue**: FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/542d24986d0d21a90866f7699f5a4077ae2145282c48238b5541b70050f7b5cc-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc0878c8-gmir?v=1787155238 - **Event Name**: Cope Plastics 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament - **Description**: Saturday, October 24th The Woodlands Golf Club & Banquet Facility 8:00AM - Registration Opens & Boxed Lunches Served 9:00AM - Shotgun Start Teams are FULL but we're seeking sponsorships to help make this event a success! Register here: https - **Venue**: The Woodlands Golf Club & Banquet Facility - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5200cb72b64ed4c35995f682cac22a83d8b440d295e7d90058121807f1d40c04-rimg-w1200-h800-dc98a868-gmir?v=1789091298 - **Event Name**: Porch Cafe Band Plays St. Mary's Oktober Fest - **Description**: Join Porch Cafe Band at St. Mary's Oktober Fest! The band plays (7-10pm)! - **Venue**: St. Mary's Catholic Church and School - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ba9e89690b2b538d6e2b692a6a2cbfb905195ca8d464734335b3b70bab33ba9a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181838-gmir?v=1787577817 - **Event Name**: Drawl at Fast Eddie's - **Description**: Coldest Beer & Hottest Country Music in town! Drawl brings "Country Done Rowdy" to Legendary Fast Eddie's - **Venue**: Fast Eddie's Bon Air - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b40c826b57d0f2b6326164c87fd7ed397d60dd4ccc86947fb7d2f0f90f1d8a6-rimg-w1200-h564-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788186717 ## Browse Christmas Markets & Fairs Events by Date - [Christmas Markets & Fairs Events Today in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/christmas-markets-and-fairs--today) - [Christmas Markets & Fairs Events This Weekend in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/christmas-markets-and-fairs--this-weekend) - [Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in September in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/christmas-markets-and-fairs--september) - [Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in October in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/christmas-markets-and-fairs--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Alton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Alton on AllEvents.in. 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