Mark your calendars! FAM is thrilled to present FAMFaire 2026, a festive holiday market in historic Market Square.
Enjoy the festive sights and sounds of the season as you stroll through the tent filled with gifts and holiday treats. Family-friendly crafts, face painting, and Santa will be available inside the museum.
This annual event is perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for some holiday cheer!
FAMFaire Holiday Markets
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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10:00am - 4:30pm
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Saturday, December 12, 2026 ✳︎ 10:00am - 4:30pm ✳︎
FAMFAIRE HOLIDAY MARKETSLocation: Market Square, Fredericksburg Area Museum
Expected Attendance: 5,000+ throughout the day
About: Held in historic Market Square, FAMFaire is an outdoor holiday market inspired by traditional German-style markets. Taking place each early December, the event features a festive selection of handmade crafts, seasonal goods, and traditional foods, along with a variety of vendors, family-friendly activities, and live musical performances that create a lively holiday atmosphere for the community.
Vendor Lineup
Coming Soon!
We're proud to recognize Rappahannock Goodwill as the Presenting Sponsor of FAMfaire!
Their generous support helps bring this celebration of history, creativity, and community to life. We're grateful for their partnership and continued commitment to making meaningful experiences possible in downtown Fredericksburg!
FAMFaire Vendor Reviews
“Our first year with FAMFaire was a pleasant experience. From the initial communication to setting up and taking down, everything went smoothly. Thank you.”
“It’s one of the highlights of our year. We really enjoyed being there. People are always so happy and fun. something that our community really needs.”
“FAMFaire is the holiday show I look forward to participating in each year. The organizers, volunteers, and atmosphere are just perfect to get into the holiday spirit. As an independent small business I love that this event focuses on hand made and local artists, food, and crafts.”