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.
Southpaw Heavenly Homestead
Welcome to the farm
Trixie and Jonny are the owners of Southpaw Heavenly Homestead.
They raise Nigerian Dwarf Goats which provide fresh goat milk to make their beautiful soaps. Their garden provides fresh blueberries, apples and peaches used in their preserves and butters. So, look around and enjoy their soaps and delicious farm goodies.
Davidson County Woodcarvers
These woodcarvers create wonderful works of art. A nonprofit wood carving club for anyone who loves to carve, teach and have fun. They offer lessons for beginners and supply the wood blanks and carving tools.
Many of the members have been carving for 20 years and want to teach the next generation. And many of these carvers are veterans. Meetings are held every Monday, 7-9pm at Center Hill Baptist Church, Hwy 8 in Lexington, NC
Labrador Forge
A family-owned blacksmith and bladesmith company located in Salisbury. Chuck Payne and his son, Ethan specialize in making custom knives, forging tools, and blacksmithing items. They use traditional techniques to create high-quality, hand-forged knives. Each knife is a unique, functional piece of art.
Chuck will offer live demos throughout the day at the Winterfest Demonstration Tent.
The Quirkshop Co.
The Quirkshop Co. is a boutique offering handmade quirky inspired home decor, drinkware, and a variety of accessories. Design your own custom hat at her creative hat bar. Owned by Mary Beth Davis, the definition of country and crafty. A true southern belle who started out making crafts for friends, turning it into a small business success story!
Archangel Glass Work
Archangel Glass Works specializes in creating custom stained glass, art and gifts. Each piece is crafted with attention to detail and a passion for the artistry and craftsmanship of stained glass.
Mike creates ornaments, earrings, coasters, trivets, candle holders, Memory boxes, suncatchers, and windchimes. He even offers 3D printed toys for children.
Bigg on Natural Beauty
Andre & Equality offer handcrafted, natural self-care and wellness products made with high-quality, naturally inspired ingredients. You will find natural soaps, bath bombs, shower steamers, whipped body butters , and beautifully packaged gift bags.
They also offer an interactive Tea Bar, to create your own custom tea blend from a variety of premium herbs. Don’t miss this fun, educational experience.
VC Handcrafted Pottery
Verna Coley is new to Winterfest and brings beautiful pieces of pottery. She makes quality, functional pottery for daily use that adds beauty to any home. Her variety of styles brings a little something for everyone.
Little Widdler
Suzanne & Scott Bennett offer various Christmas and Holiday items created with wood & acrylic. Be sure to stop in and find Laser cut ornaments or choose objects to make your own personalized kit…fun for children and adults.
This is a proud Veteran-owned business.
Little Widdler may be found on Facebook, Instagram, and their website: www.littlewiddler.com
Wicked Links Permanent Jewelry
Specializes in custom fit, non-tarnish, waterproof, clasp-free jewelry. Every chain is sized, cut and fitted to each individual, and with over 250 designs, there is one for every lifestyle. Wicked Links offers a Repair or Replace Guarantee. If something happens, they take care of it — no stress, no worries. High quality doesn’t have to mean high cost. Every link tells a story — create yours and make new memories today!
Skeinz Queen
Dolly Stevens-Moss is a master at crocheting.
She creates a variety of handmade products including home décor, Christmas ornaments and skirts, pocketbooks and hats.
Southeast Mercantile
A co-op of living history merchants and historical handcrafters located in Salisbury.
Take a step back in time and find handmade ornaments from the past, German feather trees, basket woven ornaments, baskets, straw ornaments, and other heritage crafts.
SoutheastMercantile2024@gmail.com
Winterfest Colonial Glass
Keep your memories alive with special merchandise designed for Winterfest.
The featured product will be Glass Flasks and Pitchers, created and handblown by Phil Gilson, one of the last colonial American-style glassblowers.
Ornaments from the 1st Annual Winterfest will also be available.
Proceeds go back into the Winterfest fund for next year.
Wonky Sweets
Billy and Lydia Smith are blessed to be able to make freeze dried candy and see the smiles that it brings! Billy’s family lived overseas for 12 years doing mission work and upon their return, was gifted a freeze dryer which started the journey of their small family business. They are grateful for every single customer that can enjoy their freeze-dried candy. Great for stocking stuffers and gifts for young and young at heart!
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.