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Cullman Christkindlmarkt recognition

Overview

The Cullman Christkindlmarkt in Alabama has been recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the ‘10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S.’ for 2026. It is noted as the only market in the South to receive this distinction.

Governor Kay Ivey characterized the market as a “remarkable Alabama tourism success story,” highlighting its capacity to draw visitors from across the country while honoring the local German heritage. The event, located at Depot Park, is scheduled to run from November 19 to December 23, 2026.

In addition to its recent ranking, the market was previously named the 2026 Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department and was a top 25 finalist in Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest.

Entities

Travel + Leisure · Cullman Christkindlmarkt · Cullman · Kay Ivey · AfterShip

Timeline

  1. about 8 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cullman Christkindlmarkt named one of top 10 U.S. Christmas markets

    Travel + Leisure named the Cullman Christkindlmarkt one of the top 10 Christmas markets in the U.S. for 2026, making it the only Southern market on the list.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cullman Christkindlmarkt named one of the top 10 U.S. Christmas markets

    The Cullman Christkindlmarkt in Alabama has been named one of the top 10 Christmas markets in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.

Sources

256today.com · businessday.ng · nypost.com · spotonalabama.com · tuscaloosathread.com · yellowhammernews.com