Entertainment, Travel & Local Business
USDA Plans Two-Day Holiday Market on the National Mall
The free Great American Christmas Market is scheduled for the USDA Whitten Building lawn, with producers and artisans invited to apply as vendors.
A future event, clearly dated
The Agriculture Department announced a two-day Great American Christmas Market for December 2 and 3 from 3 to 9 p.m. on the Whitten Building lawn at 1400 Jefferson Drive SW. The market is planned as a free public event. Because it has not yet occurred, schedules and programming should be treated as announced plans rather than completed facts.
Food, fiber and seasonal programming
USDA says the event will feature farmers, ranchers, producers, artisans and makers, along with American-grown or American-made goods, seasonal food, trees, wreaths and live entertainment. The description identifies the intended format but not a final vendor roster. Consumers should verify participating businesses and any item-specific pricing closer to the date.
Vendor applications
The agency is accepting applications through the Manage My Market platform under the event name. Prospective vendors should use the official application materials to check fees, insurance, product rules, deadlines and selection criteria. An announcement inviting applications does not guarantee acceptance, and businesses should avoid relying on unofficial forms or payment requests that do not match the agency's instructions.
Getting to the site
The Whitten Building is near the Smithsonian Metro station and the National Mall. Visitors should account for December weather, security procedures and possible road or transit changes. The event window extends into the evening, so accessibility, pickup points and return travel deserve advance planning. Updated federal and local advisories will be more reliable than assumptions based on a normal Mall day.
What to confirm before attending
USDA's announcement is the primary record for the date, time, location and free admission. A later event page may add a vendor list or operating details. This report does not use the agency's promotional images or imply that all goods will meet a uniform origin standard beyond what individual vendors and applicable labels establish.
Primary evidence
Reporting note: This independently composed article is based on the linked primary records. Publication and event dates are stated separately. Agency claims are identified as such; an allegation, charge or scheduled event is not presented as a finding, conviction or completed event. Readers should consult the official record for amendments and later action.