Kristkindlmarkt Winter Arts Festival Returns to Farmington This Weekend

The Kristkindlmarkt Winter Wonder Arts Festival will take place Friday evening, December 12, 2025, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9 00 a m to 4 00 p m at Zion Lutheran Church, 7455 Foothills Drive in Farmington. The event is free to the public and is presented as a seasonal fundraiser and community marketplace featuring handcrafted items by regional artists and makers.

Visitors will find paintings, pottery, jewelry and specialty crafts across a two day fine arts and crafts show. Friday evening provides a festive opening for early shoppers and neighborhood visitors, while Saturday offers a full day of browsing and purchases. Vendor information and table fees are available on the event listing for local makers who want to participate, making it accessible for artists who depend on holiday sales to close their annual accounts.

For San Juan County the timing matters. Seasonal markets concentrate consumer spending in a short period, offering small creators critical cash flow ahead of year end and an opportunity to move inventory before the new year. By generating transactions on site, the festival also supports ancillary local spending in food service and retail, and contributes to nonprofit fundraising that can underwrite community programs during the winter months.

From a policy perspective, festivals like Kristkindlmarkt underscore the value of low barrier marketplaces for microentrepreneurs. Local officials and organizers can maximize economic impact by ensuring clear vendor permit processes, promoting card acceptance options for sellers, and coordinating with downtown businesses to extend hours and awareness. Over the longer term, recurring seasonal events build a stable cadence of demand for regional artisans and strengthen place based tourism and community cohesion.

Residents planning to attend should note the address and hours, and makers interested in selling can consult the event listing for vendor details and table fees. The festival offers a practical way to shop local, support artists, and contribute to community fundraising during the holiday season.