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Santa’s Village is a Winter Wonderland in Martin, Tennessee!
Visit Martin, Tennessee to witness this one of a kind holiday experience – Santa’s Village, a 39 year tradition features 25,000 square feet of pure Christmas enchantment. Santa’s Village lasts 4 days and has an estimated 24,000 attendees who visit Martin to experience this west Tennessee holiday gem. Santa’s Village is FREE to attend, YES free entry for everyone!
Santa’s Village has 2 levels with each offering completely different experiences. The top floor houses 40+ craft and gift vendors and concessions. The ground floor is filled to the brim with glittering holiday lights, rides, and activities. Each year the Ned Mcwherter Ag Pavilion at 111 Moody Ave is fully transformed into to create a one of a kind winter wonderland. Santa’s Village is not just an event; it’s a community celebration of joy, giving, and festive spirit.
Plan to Attend: Parking is conveniently located at the UT Martin Football Stadium off University Street. These are the set hours for December 7-10, 2023.
- Thursday, December 7: 6-9 PM
- Friday, December 8: 6-9 PM
- Saturday, December 9: 11 AM-9 PM
- Sunday, December 10: 1-5 PM
Activities for All Ages:
- ✨ Popes Rides: Thrill-seekers, young and old, can experience free Popes Rides including a giant carousel and 2 story slide.
- ✨ Enchanted Forest: Wander through a glittering enchanted forest adorned with over custom 20 holiday display pods, meet and greet stations, and photo booth.
- ✨ Petting Farm: Housed in the heart of the enchanted forest you will find the most adorable petting farm featuring a wide variety of farm and exotic animals. Kids and adults alike find themselves mesmerized and even taking selfies with these adorable animals. The petting farm is free or you can feed the animals for only a few dollars.
- ✨ Meet & Greet with Santa Claus, Elsa, & Anna: No visit to Santa’s Village is complete without a rendezvous with the man in red himself and a few of his friends. Bring you phone and be ready to capture the magic with a cherished photo or video. Santa is always located at the end of the enchanted forest and Elsa and Anna are located within the forrest. Santa will be in attendance everyday during open hours. He will have occasional 15 minute breaks for cookies & milk.
- ✨ Holiday Market : Shoppers and gift buyers… get ready. Located on the top level of the Ag Pavilion are 40+ holiday craft and gift vendors all ready to make amazing deals and help you mark off everyone on your list! Many booths offer handmade items and one of a kind finds. From handcrafted crochet and quilts to whimsical, caricature drawings, custom sublimation printing, wood working, and so much more. Each vendor promises a piece of holiday magic. You might even find time to get your face painted with a little piece of reindeer magic.
Giving Back to Community:
While the magic is boundless, the generosity knows no bounds. There is no admission fee, but the spirit of giving is encouraged through a suggested donation of $5 worth of non-perishable food or new children’s toys. Last year’s generous contributions enabled the City of Martin Parks & Recreation Department to deliver 24,000+ canned goods and 26 jumbo bags filled with new toys to WeCare in Martin. Together, attendees and staff truly made a giant impact for those in need during the holiday season.
️ Shop, Dine, and Explore Martin : ✨ Hallmark Vibes. Before or after visiting Santa’s Village make plans to drive or walk through beautiful historic Downton Martin. Their downtown is glistering with thousands of beautiful white lights that make you feel as if you’re in your very own Hallmark film. Grab a bite at the nationally recognized restaurants including the Blakes at Southern Milling or the Grind Mac & Cheese Burger Bar. If your not looking for a sit down experience, stop in one of the unique locally owned coffee shops, eateries, and bakeries like Vantage Coffee Roasters, CRAVE, Local Street Cookie Co, or Martin’s Coffee and Bakery. Martin is also home to a huge variety of boutiques that are a must visit while you’re in town. Sugar and Spice offers top name brand gifts and clothing with top notch customer service while Warner Pace Interiors is a dream store for interior decorators. If you’re shopping for a special guy, make 5 Seasons Mens Shop or Vincent Outfitters a stop on your trip. Martin offers a huge variety of beautiful and locally owned businesses for all ages. One of the hidden gems includes Madi + Max Kids Boutique in Downtown Martin, this shop is the perfect place to find an outfit for Christmas Family photos or any special occasion.
♿️ADA: For those with ADA needs, please be aware there is no elevator at this facility. To access the vendors on the top floor, please enter at the ADA entrance on the top level. For ADA access the enchanted forest, please enter on the ground level.
Vendor Opportunities: Vendor spots for 2023 are FULL. If you’re interested in being attended to the 2024 waitlist, please contact [email protected] for additional information. Questions: Call Martin City Hall at (731) 587-3126 . Check out the Facebook Event Here
2023 Santa’s Village Vendors
| Name | Business | Product made |
| Kathleen Palmer | A Touch of Country | Handpainted personalized ornaments |
| Becky Tidwell | Monogrammed clothing & Jewelry | |
| Demetria Spencer | County Line Graphics | Sublimated cups, ornaments, license plate, keychains |
| Wanda Seratt | Spa 46 | All natural bath & Body products made into gift sets |
| Tracy Kellogg | Mason jar bathroom sets, galvanized tiles, | |
| Angie Lattus | Elizabeth Art and More | paintings, jewelry, stickers and crystals |
| Joe Vick | Mule Prints | Hand drawn portraits (lithographic prints) |
| Claudia Chandler | Handmade Jewelry, sports plague, & Collectibles | |
| Carla Lee | Seredipity Face Paint | Face painting |
| Melissa Goodman | Mrs. Glitterz | Balloon creations |
| Laurie Pierpoint | mugs, home décor, holiday items with vinyl | |
| Anna Hammonds | crochet and sewn items | |
| Johnny Henderson | Paracord stuff by Johnny Henderson | |
| Kim Reynolds | M & Felty’s | Antiqued, distressed clothing; Boutique clothing, jewelry, gifts |
| Carolyn Kaminski | Sewn items, apron, makeup bags, bowl covers, cozzies | |
| Lisa Williams | Rags 2 Stitches | beaded wristlet, keychains, pens, & badge reels |
| Amanda McDaniel | Simply Soy Candle Barn | Soy candles and wax melts |
| Lora Moseley | Ella by the Sea | Handmade and wholesale Jewelry |
| Rita Crocker | The Soap Shop | Handmade soaps & Bath bombs |
| Martha Todd | Tupperware & Todd Family Fun Farm | homemade jam, jelly, bread, pies, sweets |
| Jimmy Janda | Toys, light up items, sports items | |
| Jessie Newsome | The ODD Duck | This and that handmade gifts and creations. |
| Tessia Land | Southern Honeys | Custom shirt design |
| Eric Davidson | Davidson Design & Maufacturing | Duck decoy anchor systems |
| Tina Garvey | TNT Custom Design | Sublimated tumblers, cups, shirt, earrings |
| Jeni Kimsey | Galak z Designs | Handcrafted items |
| Yolanda Woods | Mama Yo’s Brittle | Different types of Brittle |
| Paul St. Ogne | Autumn Creek | Country style crafts, cheese boards, bowls |
| Brittany Mathis | Ginger Patch Designs |
Handmade plushies, womens accessories, & Harry Pottrt Merch. |
| Brianna Copley | Addison’s Closest, Bows, & Craft | Hand made children’s Accessories. Crunchies, Headbands, & Bows for all ages |
| Phyl Lambert | P & T Custom Crafts | Crosses, coasters, & parazzi |
| Lisa Taylor | called left message | Jams, Pepper Jelly, Laundry Detergent, & Bleached Flannels |
| Chelsey Brown | Under the Magnolia Designs | Sublimated tumblers, mugs, signs, embroidered items |
| Rebecca Fryover | Eden’s Own | Candles, wax melts, & Squeezys |
| Sarah Walton | Wag & Wear | Pet accessories & Treats |
| Jenny Blom | BEE Amazing Creations | Freeze dried candy, snacks, meals, & pet treats |
| James Bettis | MB Woodturning | Wood turning. |
| Patricia Rogers | Pat’s Body Butter | All natural body butter & Boo boo salve |
| Dianne Sisco | Grace’s Creation | Spoon Jewelry |
| Tina Williams | Libby Bugs Boutique | Embriodered items |
