5 Fun Holiday Events in Sparta

If you want fun and adventure this holiday season, head to Justin Trails Resort in Sparta, Wisconsin. Then get ready to jingle through the best holiday fun this year with these five can't-miss holiday events to brighten your season and make your visit unforgettable. Browse our vibrant holiday markets or enjoy your own cozy celebrations in one of our log cabins. Either way, you'll keep the festive spirit bright, jolly, and cheerful.

Ready for a fun and unique holiday shopping experience? Head over to the Sparta Kriskindlmarkt! The Kriskindlmarkt is an outdoor festive shopping experience with abundant local artisans, festive lights, and plenty of food and good cheer. It's all happening in the heart of downtown Sparta and on both sides of Love Lock Bridge. So grab your partner, savor a brat and some gluhwein (mulled wine) with an official Kriskindlmarkt mug, and indulge in festive retail therapy.

As the adage goes, the holidays are a season for giving, and the Home for the Holidays Gala offers multiple ways to celebrate and give.

• Enjoy a cocktail reception

• Savor a formal dinner and music

• Shop via the silent or live auction — or both

• And know that the proceeds from each purchase support a great cause!

As if the first two festivities weren't enough, we also have JingleFest in the nearby Village of Holmen, which was a spectacular good time for the entire family. The Holiday Light Parade kicks off the season, followed by the tree-lighting event. There's also the Reindeer Run — or walk, and many holiday markets filled with artisan products, local fare, and goodies to savor.

Since this event is fun for the whole family, bring the kids! They'll love petting the farm animals. And you'll enjoy the fire pit and warming tents to cozy up near. There's also an abundance of hot cocoa waiting to sip and enjoy.

If you're willing to drive a little further out — about 40 minutes, plus or minus — you can join the festivities at the Twinkle Light Village Christmas Market in Viroqua. This event kicks off near the end of November, with separate events and workshops planned over the following weeks. So, check the Viroqua event calendar and plan accordingly. There'll be vendors, food, drinks, sleigh rides, and more — plenty to celebrate and enjoy!

Ring in the new year with a flight of festive cheer at Tenba Ridge Winery. Tenba Ridge Winery has a café with pizzas, pretzels, meat and cheese trays, and domestic and microbrew beers. Of course, you'll also find an excellent selection of fine wines to swirl, sip, and savor during your New Year's Eve celebration.

Whether you're looking for a cozy way to spend the holiday or gearing up for an extra fa-la-la, the holiday events extravaganza in the Sparta area will give you plenty of time for shopping, caroling, and more. Let Justin Trails Resort welcome you and become your home base for all your seasonal adventures this year. Our cabins are always an exceptional choice, especially during the winter getaways and holiday retreats. Reserve your favorite room or cabin early, and come out to join the fun!

 

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