Macon to debut European-style Christmas market in downtown this December
According to Visit Macon, the Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market will take place December 5-14 at Cherry Street Plaza, coinciding with the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Macon will debut its first-ever European-inspired Christmas market this December, adding to the city’s growing reputation as a must-visit holiday destination.
According to Visit Macon, the Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market will take place December 5-14 at Cherry Street Plaza, coinciding with the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The market will feature authentic holiday touches such as decorated wooden chalets, themed nights and daily programming. Munich Event Group, the creators of Atlanta and Roswell’s Christmas markets, is also assisting with operations. There will be shopping, drinking, socializing, and celebrating for attendees.
Visit Macon President and CEO Gary Wheat said the addition of the Christmas market will help strengthen Macon’s position as a regional holiday destination.
“The new Macon Christmas Market will expand and support Macon on its rapid growth as a Nationally-renowned seasonal destination, and an annual holiday tradition for families in and around Central Georgia,” said President & CEO of Visit Macon, Gary Wheat. “The Christmas Market not only creates magical memories for families but also supports local artisans, small businesses and Downtown commerce while showcasing Macon as a vibrant holiday destination.”
The holiday market tradition, now a global phenomenon, traces back to medieval Europe, with its first documented appearance in Vienna in 1296. Macon’s sister-city relationship with Mâcon, France, will help shape the local version, blending French, Bavarian and German traditions.
“Yes, we’ll be serving up the traditional Gluhwein, have festive music, a bier garden, and live performances playing a blend of traditional Christmas songs and international sounds!” says Visit Macon’s Vice-President & Chief Marketing Officer, Marisa Rodgers. “We look forward to having a unique array of handcrafted products and providing a variety of European savories and sweets for purchase.
