Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious treats, entertainment and activities for people of all ages. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and holiday cheer is free for the entire weekend, including admission to NCSML galleries.
Old World Christmas Market
Old World Christmas Market is December 2 and 3, 2023!
2022 Vendors
Join us for a holiday vendor market featuring new and returning vendors from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both December 3 and 4.
Pasta of the Prairie
Pickle Creek Herbs
Regina Riley
The Barkery LLC
The Crafty Needle
The Wright Touch Catering Company
Who’s Barking Now
Wicked Sweets
2022 Schedule
Enjoy delicious treats, entertainment, free museum admission, and activities for people of all ages during Old World Christmas Market.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Museum galleries open with free admission for all
- Museum Store open
- Family holiday crafts for all (Jiruska Gallery)
- Holiday Vendor Market (WFLA Heritage Hall)
- Czech Heritage Foundation Wreath Raffle (WFLA Heritage Hall)
- Kolache Café (Rozek Grand Hall)
- Fiber Arts Demonstrations (Rozek Grand Hall)
10 a.m. – Noon (or ending earlier, depending on supply) 24th Annual Museum Guild Cookie Walk. Cookies are sold in 1 lb. prepacked boxes for $10 (Rozek Grand Hall)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ornament personalization by Master Czech-American Folk Artist Marj Nejdl (WFLA Heritage Hall)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bratwursts with toppings available for purchase from Dostals Catering (Rozek Grand Hall)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Svatý Mikuláš, Čert, and Anděl (Father Christmas, Devil, and Angel) will be present (Rozek Grand Hall)
12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Marion Chamber Trio featuring a harpist, cellist, and flutist (Rozek Grand Hall)
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Darrin Crow presents a selection of Czech and Slovak Fairytales (Hemphill Theatre)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Emperor’s Nightingale with Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company (Hemphill Theatre)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Museum galleries open with free admission for all
- Museum Store open
- Family holiday crafts for all (Jiruska Gallery)
- Holiday Vendor Market (WFLA Heritage Hall)
- Kolache Café (Rozek Grand Hall)
- Writers’ Guild (WFLA Heritage Hall)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Czech Heritage Foundation Wreath Raffle with the raffle drawing at 3 p.m. (WFLA Heritage Hall)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ornament personalization by Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl (WFLA Heritage Hall)
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Three Nuts for Cinderella movie (Hemphill Theatre)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bratwursts with toppings available for purchase from Dostals Catering (Rozek Grand Hall)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Svatý Mikuláš, Čert, and Anděl (Father Christmas, Devil, and Angel) will be present (Rozek Grand Hall)
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. Svetlusky Youth Ensemble (Rozek Grand Hall)
2022 Old World Christmas Market Presenting Sponsors
Sharon Curtis of
Winter Garden, Florida
Roger and Angie Baker of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Marion Chamber Trio Sponsor:
Ron and Peg Detweiler of Marion, Iowa
2022 Old World Christmas Market Media Sponsors
