Subject: 4 Nutcracker Info

Take a look at everything happening this weekend, plus some exciting news for the Nutcracker Village!

As Christmas draws near, so does the end of the Advent Market.

Saturday 23rd, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, will be your last chance to visit the Advent Market before it closes down for the season! Local artisans and crafters set up their wares in tents in the Gluhwein Garden. Grab some hot mulled wine or cider and shop local this year!


(Note: the Advent Market on 4th St. is separate from the Holiday Market taking place at Fort Steuben. The Fort Steuben Holiday Market will continue until January 6th.)

Winter Fire: Christmas with G.K. Chesterton


Join us and local G.K. Chesterton, John Walker, at BookMarx Bookstore, to discuss Chesterton's writings on Christmas.

"A town fell on hard times. Hundreds of giant nutcrackers revived it." - Cathy Free, The Washington Post


The Nutcracker Village was recently featured in a Washington Post article!

Click the link below to read more about the wonderful tradition we all worked hard to bring to life!

Gluhwein Garden


Translating to "glow wine," the green space across from Leonardo's will be transformed into a Gluhwein Garden to offer warm drinks to everyone braving the cold. From 3pm-8pm on Fridays and 1pm-8pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the Hidden Acres Winery will be providing wine. All proceeds go to the Steubenville Cultural Trust, a 501(c)3 responsible for the Nutcracker Village!

Christmas at the Fort

Visit Historic Fort Steuben this weekend and enjoy tours, the holiday market, and Christmas movies!

The Artistry of the Nativity: The Dvorsky Collection


NEW for 2023! Come explore The Artistry of the Nativity exhibit: Broadway star George Dvorsky’s extensive collection of crèches is showcased in one of the historic 4th Street storefronts, beginning November 21 through January 6. Dvorsky’s collection of 300 nativities from around the world is open for viewing Fridays 5pm-8pm, Saturdays 12pm-6pm, and Sundays 12pm-6pm, and weekdays by appointment! Call (740) 371-6020 to schedule a visit!

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village is a gift to the people of the Ohio Valley, born out of the woodshops of the Nelson's of Steubenville. Each year, we rely heavily on volunteers and charitable donations from people like you to help fund this year's Nutcracker Village. Please click the donate button below and help us keep the Steubenville Nutcracker Village FREE & open to the public 24/7 during the Christmas Season!

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village™ is produced by the Steubenville Cultural Trust (a 501(c)3) in collaboration with Mark T Nelson Enterprises, LLC. ​All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Be A Part Of The Magic!

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of needs. Setup crew, bus drivers, tour guides, and clean-up crew members are always needed. Carpenters and handymen are welcome! You can e-mail to therese@nelsongifts.com if you have questions, or sign up with the link below.