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!

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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 OffRolling Stones Tribute

Rocks Off
Rolling Stones Tribute

Friday, December 6
5:00-7:30 PM

Hillbilly RockstarzCountry Rock

Hillbilly Rockstarz
Country Rock

Friday, December 7
8:00-11:00 PM

Frank RossiHoliday Favorites

Frank Rossi
Holiday Favorites

Saturday, December 8
1:00-3:00 PM

SouthtownSoul & Groove

Southtown
Soul & Groove

Saturday, December 8
6:45-8:30 PM

Party FoulMotown to Uptown

Party Foul
Motown to Uptown

Saturday, December 8
9:00-11:00 PM

2024 Special Events

Breakfast with the Grinch

Breakfast with the Grinch December 7th

Click the link above to sign-up at CretePark.com

Crete Country Christmas 5K

Crete Country Christmas 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, December 7th

Waiting for Santa PJ Party

NEW! Waiting for Santa PJ Party

Thursday, Dec 5th @ 6-8pm

Parade of Lights

Parade of Lights

REGISTER BY NOV 25, 2024!

Santa Sleigh Parade

Santa Sleigh Parade

December 9th & 10th

Light Up Crete for the Holidays

Light Up Crete for the Holidays

ENTRY DEADLINE DECEMBER 8th

Kris Kringle Market

Kris Kringle Market

Saturday, December 7th

Cocoa & Cookie Crawl

Cocoa & Cookie Crawl

Friday, December 6th @ 5-7 PM

2024 Sponsors

Those Who Make This Event Possible!