The Dillon Holiday Market transforms the lakeside Town Core into a festive winter marketplace of unique handcrafted gifts, artisan crafts, and seasonal treats.
Visitors stroll through a holiday wonderland of local makers while Santa makes family-friendly appearances on both weekend days. It is an easy, free outing for last-minute holiday shopping close to Lake Dillon.
The market coincides with Dillon's downtown holiday lights and its signature illuminated sculptures - the Giant Stag, the Walk-In Ornament, the Holiday Tree, and the Teddy Bear - making for a magical evening-and-day experience.
With the frozen reservoir as a backdrop, the Dillon Holiday Market is a cozy, lakeside way to soak up Summit County's holiday spirit.
Highlights
- Handcrafted and artisan gifts and seasonal goods
- Santa visits both days (about 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
- Surrounded by Dillon's giant illuminated holiday sculptures
- Free to attend
- Lakeside Town Core setting
How It Runs
Times follow the recent event format and are subject to change — confirm on the official calendar.
Saturday, December 19 DAY ONE
| 10:00 a.m. | Market opens at La Riva Del Lago |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Santa visits |
| 6:00 p.m. | Market closes |
Sunday, December 20 DAY TWO
| 10:00 a.m. | Market opens |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Santa visits |
| 4:00 p.m. | Market closes |
Know Before You Go
- When: December 19-20, 2026 (daily hours approximate; some listings show Dec 19-21)
- Where: La Riva Del Lago, downtown Dillon Town Core
- Admission: Free
- Stay after dark to see the giant light sculptures illuminated
- Confirm final dates and hours on the Town of Dillon calendar
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