Leave your passport at home — Germany is coming to Fairfax County on December 12, 2026!

The Herndon WinterMarkt is bringing a little bit of Bavaria to downtown. More than good cheer, there will be delicious food, live entertainment, and shopping from local and community vendors.

Even if there’s a chill in the air, there are plenty of ways to warm up, too. In addition to draft beer and other drinks for the 21+ crowd (Prost!), enjoy hot, authentic Glühwein! Bring your mug from last year, or add to your collection — purchase a branded 2026 one on-site (and filled to the brim!).

This special event has earned high praise — the German Embassy has called Herndon’s WinterMarkt one of the best German-style markets in the US! It all happens downtown, at the corner of Lynn and Station Streets.

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