Crete Country Christmas™
Presented by the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce
DECEMBER 4th-9th, 2025, CRETE, IL
Love Crete Country Christmas? Join the team!
We're so grateful for everyone who made Crete Country Christmas™ 2024 a success, and we're already looking ahead to 2025. Your support – whether through attendance, donations, or volunteering – creates a truly magical experience for our community. If you're passionate about bringing holiday cheer to our community, we'd love for you to join our hard-working (and fun-loving!) committee. Our first meeting is in April – follow us on Facebook for all of the latest news and information!
What is Crete Country Christmas™?
When Crete, Illinois becomes a winter wonderland
Crete Country Christmas™ is a celebration of the most magical time of the year. Activities include art & craft shows, vendor markets, Christmas Parade of Lights, Cocoa & Cookie Crawl, Reindog costume contest, House decorating and so much more. We also offer a heated Christmas Lodge (tent) featuring a full schedule of LIVE entertainment, food vendors, and the Tinseltown Tavern. Join us!
Find us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news, contest winners, and view live streams!
2024 Christmas Lodge Entertainment
Cass St. between Main and Wood
Rocks Off
Rolling Stones Tribute
Friday, December 6
5:00-7:30 PM
Hillbilly Rockstarz
Country Rock
Friday, December 7
8:00-11:00 PM
Frank Rossi
Holiday Favorites
Saturday, December 8
1:00-3:00 PM
Southtown
Soul & Groove
Saturday, December 8
6:45-8:30 PM
Party Foul
Motown to Uptown
Saturday, December 8
9:00-11:00 PM
2024 Special Events
2024 Sponsors
Those Who Make This Event Possible!
