USDA Announces the Great American Christmas Market

Washington, D.C., November 3, 2026 -The United States Department of Agriculture today announced the Great American Christmas Market, a two-day holiday celebration hosted by USDA to close out America's 250th anniversary year. Held on the USDA Front Lawn along the National Mall on December 2nd and 3rd from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the market will bring together farmers, ranchers, producers, artisans, and makers from across the country to showcase the food, fiber, and traditions that make celebrating Christmas unique in the U.S. Visitors will enjoy a festive, family-friendly holiday market featuring American-grown and American-made goods, seasonal foods, Christmas trees and wreaths, live entertainment, roaming carolers, and other cherished holiday traditions.

The event is free and open to the public.

Great American Christmas Market
Date: December 2nd and 3rd
Time: 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: USDA Whitten Building | 1400 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, D.C. (Smithsonian Metro)

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