Cullman Economic Development Agency

What began as a local holiday celebration in Cullman has grown into one of Alabama’s largest tourism attractions, earning statewide recognition as the Cullman Christkindlmarkt was named the Alabama Tourism Department’s 2026 Event of the Year.

The award recognizes the downtown festival’s impact on tourism, community engagement and economic development across Alabama. State tourism officials announced the honor ahead of the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism, where the award will be formally presented July 13 in Florence.

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