Soak up the sights and sounds of Christmas as you meander through our market of sparkling lights, trees, and merry music.
Shop for unique gifts and watch as artisans delight you with live demonstrations. Lace up your skates or head over to the Kid’s Corner. View the lighting of the Town Tree as you enjoy delicious food, beer or hot chocolate. Come back again, and again, to explore all festivities in our beautiful Christmas Marketplace.
Bubba’s Wood Crafts
This artist, Irvin Harris, is known by Sammy to his fellow North Rowan High School peers.
Coming from Kodiak, Tennessee, this Smoky Mountain Artisan brings primitive/barnwood nativities, Tobacco Stick trees, Wood clocks, Wooden Flags, and more. New this year includes handmade Christmas ornaments.
County Line Bakery
County Line Bakery is located in Cleveland, NC.
Catie Nottingham always baked for the holidays and family events with her aunt. After her second baby, she realized her joy for baking could keep her home with her kids, doing what she enjoyed. She started online weekly preorders the beginning of 2022 and is now expanding.
Daughter like Mother Handmade Crafts
Local artisan, Sarah Casper, creates unique home décor.
Check out her distressed windows w/ photos, nutcracker and snowmen shutters, pet feeding bowls, word plaques, Tic-tac-toe boards, recipe boards and more.
From My Home to Yours
Deliliah Louvet brings her charm to Winterfest offering a unique boutique which includes clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Stop by and enjoy shopping and talking with Deliliah! *
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@fmhty boutique?_r=1&_t=ZP-97gNZhzB9Ze
Debi’s Homespun Creations
Debi Garrett is a Spencer original. She creates beautifully hand-crafted felted wool and acrylic hats with exquisite style and color. She also makes ornaments and pine straw baskets.
Debi’s hats have been featured in boutiques in South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina. She conducts workshops in hat making and felting near her home in Travelers Rest, SC.
EvyLights
From candles, melts, room sprays, lotion bars, beard oils & balms, Laurie Berrier Wood and Sherri Hall have a little something for everyone.
They also offer products made with Tallow, ex: whipped creams, lotions and balms. Stop by and check out these amazing products and grab something to put a smile on the faces of family and friends!
Five Little Dragons
Sommer Medford loves to crochet stuffed animals and other fun characters with great quality. Don’t miss these adorable creations to add to your own collection or by gifting them! And don’t forget to ask for a custom-made stuffie.
Sommer participates in various local events and craft shows.
Hindsight
From handwoven shawls, scarves, guitar straps, bags, placemats, dog collars, and more…Artisan Julie Brown weaves her magic into every beautiful piece. Stop by and enjoy the quality of her Artistry and while you are there, ask her about her role as a musician in the group, Hindsight Bluegrass!
PAW-sitively Dashing Pet Accessories
Julia Early comes to us from Pilot Mountain.
She makes handmade pet accessories including over-the-collar dog bandanas in hundreds of patterns (small-XL), fur bows, organic catnip toys, and peanut butter dog treats (NCDA registered)
Pennie’s Place Arts & Crafts
Pennie’s is the Place – to shop for Boho bags, ornaments, wallets, tissue covers, zipper bags, glasses cases, potato bags, toiletry bags, bowl cozies, backpack bags and lanyards. Please check out the hand-painted earrings.
She also makes necklaces and bookmarks with handmade embroidery.
Pop’s Shop
Buzz Curlett is a master at woodworking. From beautiful cutting & Charcuterie boards to flags, ornaments, door hangers, earrings, lanterns, tic-tac-toe boards, bottle openers, saying jars, Pop’s Shop has it all. Looking for a special way to leave Santa and his Reindeer a special snack on Christmas Eve? Buzz has a Santa Board just for you!
www.popsshop.online
Shaped by Nature
Heather and Chon Carlile take their inspiration from nature. They have been featured in Salisbury Magazine, Yadkin Valley Magazine, Ceramics Art + Perception, and on Roy’s Folks with Chad Tucker. You will find them at local NC Festivals, Mission Pottery in Lexington, Seagrove Pottery, and Village Craftsman in Ocracoke, NC. Come & see their unique styles of pottery. You may even find a whimsical snowman or Gnome.
The Goodie Bag
Step into this space and get your chocolate on! Handmade Chocolate and Candy Bars, Cookies, Boozy Bombs, Gourmet Velvet Popcorn, Candied Pecans, Honey Bun cake, Loaded Pretzel Rods, Introducing WAFFL a new item, Chocolate covered Jumbo marshmallows. Everything Monique creates will impress your taste buds!
Juicing with ShaNanigans
For a unique experience, stop by and say hello to Shana and check out her Cold Pressed Juices and Lemonades. All prepackaged and ready to give to yourself or gifting!
Nazareth Child & Family Connection
2026 Charity Partner Founded in 1906, Nazareth Child & Family Connection is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for every child, individual, and family. Nazareth services include Family Foster Care, Adoptions, Transitional Living Services for Young Adults, Outpatient Therapy, Psychiatric Services, and Outpatient Substance Abuse Therapy in Rowan and Davidson Counties.
Carter’s Craft Meats
Carter’s BBQ brings you dry rubbed BBQ with a Cleveland twist! They pursue the craft of smokes low and slow meats to give you the best experience in taste possible!
They will be serving:
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Smoked Ham Sandwich
Smoked Roast Beef Sandwich
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Hamburgers
Love & Butter
Love & Butter will be offering traditional German Cuisine. Their food is always made with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection right before your eyes.
Menu for Winterfest includes:
Sauerkraut, ham, potatoes, bread
German Roast Sandwich
German Style Salisbury Steak Sandwich
Swedish Cinnamon Buns
French Hot Chocolate
Stick-It-2-You
Stick-It-2-You has been with Winterfest from the beginning
and is a crowd favorite.
They are dedicated to making delicious food on skewers, Including chicken kebabs, veggie kebabs, beef kebabs and
more.
Contact them for catering all events, parties, weddings, pool parties and more.
December 5 & 6
Lil Donut Express
The business was started in 1990 by Donna Barnhardt. After her death, the family decided to honor her memory by expanding the donut business that she loved, focusing on special events, festivals and fundraising.
Since 2009, Donna’s children and grandchildren have been involved in making donuts. The company is still in the family and run as a small family business.
“We all love what we do and enjoy bringing mini donuts to events around Cabarrus County.”
Garden Route Coffee
A local, family business that has its roots in South Africa. The owners, Rod and Tina Poplin, served as missionaries along the Garden Route of South Africa for 11 years. They fell in love with the local coffee culture and began to have an appreciation for quality coffee.
They desire to make a difference in their community and across the world. “Not only do we want to expose people to delicious coffee, but to also use it as a tool to build redemptive relationships with people.” A portion of their proceeds go to help fund ministries for the people along the Garden Route.
Cauble Creek
A local estate family-owned vineyard and winery that specializes in raising and producing native Muscadine varieties of grapes. Their wines are produced from estate grapes and neighboring estate Vinifera grapes raised in NC: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Viognier.
Their goal is to offer visitors to the vineyard a wonderful experience, quality food and wine products, while proudly promoting agritourism in our community of Salisbury and Rowan County.
New Sarum
Born in the heart of Salisbury, New Sarum Brewing derives its name from the original settlement name of Salisbury’s Sister City “Old Sarum” England.
The company is based on a basic principle, creating great craft beer. Each recipe begins with a study of an individual style of beer, searching history for proved and tested methods of creating the foundation. Full-body beers are created in a consistently high quality standard that sets them apart from the competition.
109 N Lee Street, Salisbury, NC
Friday, December 4, 2026
Southeast Middle School Band & Choir
The Southeast Middle School 8th Grade Band is directed by Nathan Bowman, and the choir is directed by Ashley Shue. Both groups performed at the NC Music Performance Adjudication and at the Festival of Music at Carowinds. Band students represented their school at the SCDBA All- District Honor Band. Choir students represented their school at Rowan-Salisbury Schools All-County Honors Choir.
Faith Academy Drum Line
The Faith Academy Charter School Drum line is comprised of students from 7th-12th grade. This talented group of percussionists have performed at Western Carolina University’s “Day of Percussion”, as well as, Concord, Kannapolis, Spencer, Faith Veteran’s Day and the Faith July 4th parades in 2025-26.
The drum line will lead the Doo Dah Kid’s Parade at Winterfest.
Dimensions Dance Arts
Dimensions Dance Arts is a studio for everyone. They provide fun, energetic, professional and technically correct dance training with a variety of classes. Beginning with the age of 3, they accept all ages, including adults.
They offer group discounts so the whole family can enjoy.
Located on Main Street in Rockwell.
Rowdy Rowan Dancing Wranglers
Directed by Reneé Collins, this group is comprised of dancers with all levels of experience. Most have been dancing for many years.
They love all genres of music and enjoy performing for events.
Classes are on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm. at the American Legion Post 342, 1024 Lincolnton Rd., Salisbury.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
To The Pointe Dance Company
The goal of To the Pointe Dance Company is to teach quality dance and tumbling classes, in an encouraging environment, where students build self-esteem and develop their talents. They want students to grow as dancers and be excited for a positive class experience.
A wide variety of classes are offered for students ages 2 and up, for the Beginner to the Advanced Student.
Faith Academy Band
The Faith Academy Charter School Band is under the direction of Jon Kirk, assistant director Ryan Crow and colorguard instructor Caitlin Shuffler.
The band has a fully functional middle & high school band, drum line and colorguard. The bandwill play holiday selections from Procession of the Kings, A Rockin’ Christmas, Winter Wonderland and Sleigh Ride.
Triad Community Band & Swing Band
TheTriad Community Bandis a nonprofit organization that provides musicians in Forsyth County and the surrounding communities an opportunity to maintain their musical skills and provide high-quality musical entertainment. The traditional Concert Band plays classical, march, patriotic, and other selections for enjoyment of all ages. The Swing Band is a smaller group playing jazz, big band, and swing classics.
Ricky Howsare
As a professional vocalist for over 15 years, Ricky’s presence on the stage has captivated audiences along the east coast. He studied voice at the University of Louisville and attained a degree in Music. He has performed alongside recording artists such as The Lettermen, The Platters, The Brooklyn Bridge, gospel singer Larry Ford, and more. In 2017, Ricky joined the cast at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA. He and his wife, Kimberly, now call PA home.
The Moonglows
The Moonglows are a talented, local, 5-part vocal harmony group specializing in tight, jazzy harmonies of songs from the 50’s to the present. They perform at venues across the Piedmont Triad region.
Formed in 2017, this versatile singing group includes Kent Bernhardt, Kay Peeler, Carol Harris, Ann Dandison, John Brincefield. Each member has a wide variety of live music and theatre experience, both locally and elsewhere.
Heidi Sidelinker
A sought-after musician known for her ability to draw listeners into an intimate musical experience, Heidi moves across genres and settings, guided by instinct, heart, and craft. With roots in a musical family and decades of living in NYC, touring nationally and throughout Europe, her career reflects range & depth. Early acclaim led to festival appearances, awards & opening slots for artists such as Blues Traveler and Iris DeMent.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Nebulux Music School
Rowan County’s #1 music education facility, located in Spencer, opened in June of 2016 and has been bringing music into the lives of many.
Their personalized training, consistence, and fun atmosphere keeps the people of Rowan coming in! They offer private training in various instruments, group projects and band opportunities.
D.B. & Friends
Darrel Brown is looking forward to playing a few tunes and making you smile this year at WinterFest.
A few of his friends will join Darrel on stage for several numbers.
Join us! It’ll be fun!!!
Kindred Spirits
The Kindred Spirits Praise Band is a performing group from Bethel United Methodist Church on Long Ferry Rd in Salisbury.
The group is made up of 6 members and they perform a lot of K-Love music as well as Christian parodies of songs everyone knows.
Getting to make music for God is a blessing for each one of us!
Divided by Four
A hometown favorite and regional sensation, in a resonating mixture of Motown, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, 70s hits, and classic rock.
Gerald Knox, Lead guitarist & bass vocalist; Roland Reid, Guitar; Jerome Heggins, Lead vocals & percussion; Nate Thompson, Lead vocals & percussion; Alan Wyrick, Guitar, keyboard & backing vocals; Jimbo Martin, Drums & backing vocals
The Amazing Mr. Archer
One Christmas, a book entitled How to Make Balloon Cartoons was in his stocking and from that moment on he was intrigued with balloon twisting techniques. When his aunt took him to a baseball game, he made balloons instead of watching the game. It was not long before children asked him to make dogs, teddy bears, etc. Since that day, he has made balloon twisting his professional career for over 20 years.
Saturday, Dec 6, 4:00 – 8:00pm
Sunday, Dec 7, 4:00 – 8:00pm
Gingerbread House
One of the most popular activities for kids during Winterfest.
Santa’s Bakeshop at the Kids Corner will be buzzing with creativity as the little ones decorate their own Gingerbread house.
Saturday, Dec 6, 2:00pm
Create Ugly Sweaters
Our Crafty Crew will help you create an ugly sweater. Bring your own sweater or sweatshirt or choose from the limited number we have on hand.
Enjoy strutting around Winterfest wearing your Ugly Sweater creation.
Sunday, Dec 7, 2:00pm
Christmas Crafts
Our crafty elves have planned lots of fun crafts. Kids may make dazzling ornaments with jeweled stickers on snowmen and trees, or other easy to make crafts.
Various Christmas themed coloring sheets will also be available throughout the festival.
Jingle Bell Games
Whether throwing a snowball or tossing a ring, kids will have a blast in the Jingle Bell game tent.
Children of all ages are welcome to join us! They will receive a free entry stamp into the Games Tent. At the end of the games, the child may choose a prize. (while supplies last, limit one prize per day per child).
Doo Dah Parade
Help kick off Winterfest on Friday, December 5 with a parade that will culminate with the lighting of the Town Christmas Tree.
Bring your bike, wagon, scooter, stroller, or anything with wheels. Meet at the Kid’s Corner activity tent from 5:00 to 5:30 pm to decorate your wheels or make a craft to carry along the parade route.
Friday, Dec 5, 5:00pm
Letters to Santa
The Spencer Postal Service has a special type of Santa who handwrites an answer to letters that kids write to Santa.
Bring your letter to Santa’s Post Office located in the Indoor Market.
Winterfest has its own special postmark, so bring your letters or Christmas cards to be hand stamped.