Welcome Market Guests & Vendors to the
Hometown Santa Market
Friday, Dec. 5th, 5 – 9 pm
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 10 am – 4 pm
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
$5 at the door. 12 & under & US Veterans are free.
Join us for the Hometown Santa Market inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds. Shop unique artisan vendors & handcrafted items. Enjoy amazing foods, craft drinks, live music, bounce houses & MORE!
$5 entry. Kids 12 & under & US Veterans free.
Vendor Guidelines (Please Read) 2026 Vendor Application
Timeline – Friday, Dec. 5th, 5-9 pm
5:00 pm – Doors open!
5:30-8:30 pm – Live Music with Andre Detti
7:00 – 7:30 pm – Anna & Elsa perform!
6:00 – 8:00 pm – Santa, Anna & Elsa visit & perform.
Timeline – Saturday, Dec. 6th, 10 am – 4pm
10:00 am – Doors open!
10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Live Music by John Fister
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Live Music by Eli Hernandez
12 noon – 2:00 pm – Santa, Anna & Elsa visit & perform.
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Anna & Elsa perform.
Unique & FUN! Along with amazing vendors, the markets features the following:
- Canine Corner: features adoptable fur friends from the Humane Society of Hobart looking for their forever home. You may also be greeted by a wolf dog from Timber Mountain Training Services.
- Cooper’s Bounce House Party! $10 wristband includes unlimited bouncing in all the bounce houses from Cooper’s Party Rentals!
- Dad’s Den! Yes, we have a place for dads who might want to kick back & relax on our comfy couches while their wives shop! Or shop one of our dude-related vendors including barber services, cigars, hot sauce & whiskey!
Who are the Vendors? List coming soon!
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What is the Hometown Market? The Hometown Markets are held 8 times a year at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Most of the artisan markets are held inside the Industrial Building which provides a comfortable space year round. In addition, we hold one outdoor market in the summer under roof in the big Show pavilion, also at the Fairgrounds.
Again, if you would like to be a vendor, please read the Market guidelines below & fill out the online application.
Meet Your Hometown Market Manager, Tim! Tim has hosted over 300 events through Hometown Happenings, now in it’s 14th year. While best known for fitness related events, Tim established the Hometown Markets in 2021 as a way of helping local businesses and our community thrive & prosper while provided a fun experience for family and friends to enjoy themselves.