Lake Mohawk is a private residential community located in Byram and Sparta, New Jersey. Its six square miles are home to approximately 10,000 residents, all of whom enjoy lake living and a charming town center with Alpine-style architecture. It’s a lovely place year-round but Lake Mohawk is especially enchanting during the holiday season.

The entire area turns into a tiny slice of Germany.

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market/Facebook

You’ll find a traditional German Christmas Market with dozens of shops, food, music, children’s activities, and more.

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market/Facebook

There will be over 100 unique vendors this year, including a variety of local artists and craftspeople. This is the largest Christmas market in New Jersey and the only non-profit German Christmas Market in the U.S.

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market/Facebook The indoor/outdoor selection includes Apple Ridge Farm, Blue Peacock Jewelry, Jerky James, Offbeat Gourmet, Patriot Glassworks, Whisker Biscuits, Penny Lane Antiques, and Sue’s House of Fudge.

Many vendors will be selling up gourmet and international eats, including traditional German favorites. If you get hungry, there will also be food trucks and concessions.

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market/Facebook

The market isn’t just a great place to get gifts and munchies - they’ve got a varied selection of live entertainment including singers, dancers, and theater performers.

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market/Facebook

Kids will enjoy visits from Santa, story time, and a petting zoo. There’s plenty for visitors of all ages to do!

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market/Facebook

Of course, shopping is the heart of this event and profits help to support local charities. Lake Mohawk’s German Christmas Market is open to all and will be held on December 7th from 10 am to 9 pm and December 8th from 10 am to 5 pm. There will be free parking nearby and a coupon book available for purchase. You can find all the information you need, including directions, a list of vendors, and a schedule of events on their website.

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market/Facebook

The indoor/outdoor selection includes Apple Ridge Farm, Blue Peacock Jewelry, Jerky James, Offbeat Gourmet, Patriot Glassworks, Whisker Biscuits, Penny Lane Antiques, and Sue’s House of Fudge.

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Address: Lake Mohawk, Sparta Township, NJ, USA