Subject: Announcing the 2020-21 Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market!

The nutcrackers are getting antsy.


Powered by warm smiles and hot cocoa, the Nelson's of Steubenville and the Old Fort Steuben Project are excited to bring you this year's Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market! Free and open to the public, the world's largest display of life-size nutcrackers will be right here in downtown Steubenville. Only here will you be able to find over 150+ towering nutcrackers, unique food and gifts, live music, dance and lights - all in one place. It's sure to be a season you won't want to miss, and one you surely won't forget.

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Located in Downtown Steubenville



On the corner of Market Street and S Third Street, you can find us at Historic Fort Steuben!

Nutcracker Village


The world's largest collection of life-size nutcrackers - over 150 and growing - will be on display throughout the entire holiday season! Free and open 24 hours a day!

Advent Market


Our Christkindlmarkt is filled with unique toys, gifts, and local food!


Fridays: 2 - 8pm
Saturdays: 2 - 8pm
Sundays: 2 - 6pm


*Open November 27th - December 27th


Railroad & Mill Exhibit


  Nov. 24 & 27 5 - 9pm

  Nov. 28 & 29 1 - 5pm

Dec. 5 & 6 1 - 5pm

   Dec. 12 & 13 1 - 5pm

   Dec. 19 & 20 1 - 5pm

Jan. 2 & 3 1 - 5pm


Visit the incredible railroad displays by Larry Caniff!

Opening Night


November 24, 2020


Filled with lights and nutcrackers, join us for our 2020 opening night at the Nutcracker Village!


Blessing of the Village Nativity Scene and Advent Wreaths


November 29, 2020 at 2PM


Everyone is encouraged to bring their Advent Wreaths and nativities to have them blessed.

Children's Lantern Parade


December 6th


"Laternelaufen" is a German tradition where children walk along the streets holding colorful lanterns.


 ​All parade attendees are encouraged to make and bring their own lanterns and follow St. Nicholas through the streets of downtown Steubenville to the Nativity scene at the Steubenville Nutcracker Village.

Nutcracker Magic Parade


  December 5th, 12 - 1PM


Running through the heart of downtown Steubenville, the parade will begin on North Street, travel down 4th Street, and reach its finale on South Street. The parade will feature Nutcracker-themed decorations and characters alongside some of our life-size nutcrackers themselves!

Nutcracker Drumline


December 13th, 4PM


Come see the Nutcracker Drumline at the Nutcracker Village! Several high school drum lines will perform together to bring a little Nutcracker Spirit to Steubenville!

Volunteers needed!


The mission of the Nutcracker Village and Advent Market is to be a gift to the people of the Ohio valley - to bring magic and hope to a city ready for its next great story. But in order for us to achieve this, we need your help.


There are no paid employees of the Nutcracker Village - every member donates 100% of their own time and resources - to keep the smiling and laughing returning year after year.


We will need assistance in setup and clean-up, are looking for bus drivers and tour guides, and carpenters and handyman are always welcomed! Please consider making a gift of your time and skills this year at the Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market. If you would like to volunteer, click the button below to email Therese Nelson.

Click to Volunteer!

Want to make a donation?


Every dollar donated goes directly to help run the event. Your monetary donations...

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-lights up the 35-foot-tall Christmas tree in the heart of the Advent Market

 -pumps gas into the "Polar Express" trolleys running throughout downtown

 -pulls more visitors into the Nutcracker Village through smart advertising

-hangs lights, holly, wreaths, and garland all over the park

-pays local musicians and dancers to bring live entertainment  


... and much more!


If you would like to help us bring the magic this season by making a monetary donation, click the button below to donate online.  No donation is too small!

Click to Donate!