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Downtown for the Holidays 2026

Downtown South Bend · South Bend, INAccepting vendors
Booth fee
$20/booth
Dates
Dec 4–31, 2026
Apply by
Nov 27, 2026

About this event

Downtown for the Holidays

Downtown for the Holidays is a month-long celebration in downtown South Bend, Indiana, throughout December 2026. The season opens Friday, December 4 with a First Fridays Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa's arrival, followed by visits with Santa, the Festival of Trees, a Gingerbread Village, a historic walking tour, and the Holiday Light Parade on Jefferson Blvd. on December 11.

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Who this market accepts

  • Nonprofit promotional
  • Nonprofit food/merchandise vendor
  • Home-based (single-proprietor) business
  • Food vendor
  • Corporate business

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  • The official application
  • Required documents and form questions
  • Organizer email and phone

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