Holiday Markets 2026

Our holiday home since the beginning

Seattle Christmas Market: a tradition that has helped our family grow

We have been part of the Seattle Christmas Market since its inaugural season in 2023. Returning in 2026 means celebrating our fourth Christmas season with a community that has become an important part of McCormick Jam Co.’s story. That first invitation brought our small family business into a new holiday tradition at Seattle Center, and we are grateful to have grown alongside it.

Our business began in our Snoqualmie Valley home kitchen in 2017. Sarah was the maker then, and she is still the maker behind our jars today. Dane, the Jam Man, shares her work and the stories of the farmers whose fruit makes it possible. At Seattle Christmas Market, that work has a place among other small businesses, where a conversation and a taste can introduce someone to a new favorite.

The market helps our family business thrive. Holiday purchases support the long hours in the kitchen, the next season of fruit, and our ability to keep building something together. When you choose one of our jars for a friend, a teacher, a neighbor or your own family, you help carry that work forward. Being welcomed back each year means a great deal to us.

We are also proud to have received the Seattle Christmas Market’s Bright Shining Star Award, a recognition that holds a special place in our family’s journey. The friendships, encouragement and sense of belonging are what make returning feel so meaningful. We love being part of a place where shopping small becomes part of the celebration.

This year, we return with another milestone to share: our Raspberry Jam, made with Spooner Farms raspberries, earned second place overall at the 2026 World Jam Festival in Yorkshire, England, with a gold award and a perfect 30/30 score. Bringing that recognition home to the community that supports us makes it even sweeter.

Whether you have stopped by every year or will be meeting us for the first time, we would love to help you find a jar for your holiday table.

A new adventure on the Central Coast

Cambria Christmas Market: our first Christmas in Cambria

Our first season at the Cambria Christmas Market is an opportunity we are truly excited about. We are bringing a little of our Washington home to California’s Central Coast: the flavor of beautiful fruit, Sarah’s care in the kitchen, and the familiar comfort of jam that belongs on a family table.

Set at Cambria Pines Lodge, the market brings together a German-inspired artisan village, glowing holiday lights, music and seasonal food. We cannot wait to introduce McCormick Jam Co. in that setting and meet the people who make a visit to Cambria part of their Christmas traditions.

California already has a place in our jars. Finger limes from Shanley Farms in Morro Bay have helped shape our marmalade collection, connecting our kitchen to the Central Coast through its growers. Joining the Cambria Christmas Market gives us a wonderful chance to share our work closer to one of the places that inspires it.

For a family business that started at home, taking this next step is a big moment. We are looking forward to those first conversations, sharing the stories behind our flavors, and helping new customers find something they want to bring home or give to someone they love. Cambria, we are so grateful for the opportunity to join your holiday season.

Back for our second year

Mesa Christmas Market: another holiday with our Arizona community

We are delighted to return to the Mesa Christmas Market for year number two. There is a different kind of excitement in coming back: the chance to reconnect with people who discovered us before, introduce more of our collection, and welcome new faces to the McCormick Jam Co. table.

Arizona is a meaningful part of our business. Our time at markets in the state has connected us with customers and fellow small businesses, while citrus from Cotton Lane Citrus Farm in Surprise has brought Arizona flavor into our marmalades. Returning to Mesa brings those connections into the holiday season.

The Mesa Christmas Market celebrates local shopping with handmade gifts, food and seasonal music in downtown Mesa, across from the Mesa Temple and beside Pioneer Park. We are excited to be part of that gathering again and share the work Sarah puts into every batch.

If you met us last year, come say hello. If this will be your first visit, we look forward to meeting you and hearing what you love to put on your holiday table.

A little inspiration for giving and gathering

Think of a jar tucked into a stocking, paired with a loaf of bread for a host, or opened beside cheese and crackers when friends arrive. Our collection stretches from familiar berry favorites and bright marmalades to sweet heat and savory flavors, so there is plenty to explore.

Sarah sweetens our preserves with honey and raw sugar, with the character of the fruit at the heart of each recipe. Browse our pairing ideas for ways to bring a jar from breakfast through dinner, or explore our sweet heat and savory collection for the adventurous eater on your list. Market selections vary as batches sell through.