November 25, 2025 – Rudolph’s Village Market is returning to Forsyth again this year and will take place at Forsyth Park on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The two-day outdoor event is free to enter and will feature vendors, food, activities, live music, and holiday attractions for all ages.
The market will operate rain or shine, with updates provided on Facebook if weather impacts the schedule. Volunteers will be stationed at all parking lots to help guide visitors to the event. Organizers encourage attendees to bring cash, as some vendors may not accept cards and an ATM will not be available. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Both days will include an elf scavenger hunt, s’mores, food and drink vendors, and storytime with the Forsyth Public Library. Reindeer meet-and-greet sessions, live music, and several hands-on activities will also be offered.
Friday Schedule Highlights (Dec. 5):
● 4:00 p.m. — Market opens
● 4:00–6:00 p.m. — Reindeer meet-and-greet
● 4:15 p.m. — Storytime with Forsyth Public Library
● 5:00–6:00 p.m. — Craft and Fun Hour, free face painting, reindeer food making
● 5:30–7:30 p.m. — Live music
● 6:00–7:00 p.m. — Wreath making with Maroa-Forsyth FFA (fee required)
● 6:00 p.m. — Tree lighting ceremony and carol sing-along
● Following tree lighting — Screening of The Polar Express
● 7:30 p.m. — Ugly sweater contest
● 8:00 p.m. — Market closes
Saturday Schedule Highlights (Dec. 6):
● 4:00 p.m. — Market opens
● Vendors, food, scavenger hunt, and s’mores available throughout the evening
● 4:15 p.m. — Storytime with Forsyth Public Library
● 5:00–6:00 p.m. — Craft and Fun Hour and free face painting
● 5:30–7:30 p.m. — Live music featuring Zach Garret
● 6:00–7:00 p.m. — Wreath making with Maroa-Forsyth FFA (fee required)
● 6:00 p.m. — Screening of The Polar Express
● 7:30 p.m. — Ugly sweater contest
● 8:00 p.m. — Market closes
Attendees are encouraged to watch for designated “elfie” photo stations and share their photos on social media.
For more information, the public may contact 217-877-9445.
