{"id":66299,"date":"2025-11-26T18:40:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/66299\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:40:07","slug":"el-pasos-winterfest-wins-americas-top-holiday-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/66299\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso\u2019s WinterFest Wins America\u2019s Top Holiday Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We did it, El Paso!!! Downtown El Paso is officially THAT holiday destination now, because Newsweek just crowned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epwinterfest.com\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOUJdhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsVklrNFpTOWlSa1kwWERsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjTPpNOdnNpNHjFNJmo5RitO2mbMvd63oG3-y8rtmLCjiP3T1IYHmqYD40fF_aem_jNeH7tiESJmE9wAHweompg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Market at WinterFest the #1 Best Christmas Market in the entire country for 2026.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yup! Our city\u2019s cozy, glittering, small-business-powered market beat out every other festive pop-up in the U.S. And this may be my biased opinion but\u2026 It\u2019s about time the rest of the country caught up with what El Pasoans already know: WinterFest is magical!!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing named America\u2019s best Christmas market is a meaningful recognition for our community,\u201d said Ben Fyffe, the City of El Paso\u2019s Quality of Life Managing Director. \u201cThis award reflects the hard work of City Departments and partners, and we are grateful to the artists and artisans who bring their creativity and talent to The Market each week.\u201d Fyffe added that being chosen by readers makes the honor even sweeter.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/winterfest-el-paso-2025\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Paso\u2019s WinterFest Returns: Ice Skating, Santa Pics &amp; More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>El Paso Can Score the #1 Christmas Market in USA Today\u2019s 10Best<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/best-holiday-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USA Today\u2019s 10Best is currently voting on the Top 10 Holiday Markets<\/a> in the U.S., and guess who\u2019s on the ballot? El Paso! Residents can vote now to help lock in another national win.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/winterfest-el-paso\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WinterFest Lights Parade Is Back\u2014Here\u2019s Everything to Know<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Experience WinterFest For Yourself\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to experience the hype for yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/winterfest-el-paso-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Market at WinterFest is gearing up for Small Business Saturday on November 29, from 5\u201310 p.m.<\/a> The event takes over Main Street, right between La Nube and the El Paso Museum of Art, featuring local vendors, handmade gifts, treats, and all the festive vibes.<\/p>\n<p>El Paso\u2019s most iconic holiday tradition is officially lighting up the season again and it\u2019s just in time for when families and friends from out of town will be making their way back to El Paso for Thanksgiving festivities.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan A. Delgado via El Paso Winterfest Facebook<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan A. Delgado via El Paso Winterfest Facebook<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Reasons Why It\u2019s Never Too Early For Christmas Decorations<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Canva<\/p>\n<p>What You Should and Shouldn\u2019t Talk About at Thanksgiving<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: CANVA<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We did it, El Paso!!! 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