Hallmark Names Carlinville Its Merriest Christmas Town Of 2026

Midwest Town Was Just Named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town in America

Hallmark Names Carlinville Its Merriest Christmas Town Of 2026

CARLINVILLE — Carlinville has been named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town of 2026, winning a nationwide contest that will bring a Hallmark Christmas movie production to the central Illinois community for a 2027 release.Hallmark announced the selection Thursday during a surprise celebration on the town’s historic square. The Macoupin County seat beat 24 other finalists through a selection process combining public votes and judges’ assessments o…

Illinois town named Hallmark's 'Merriest Christmas Town' of 2026

An Illinois town has been named the official Hallmark "Christmas Town" for 2026.

Carlinville, Illinois Named Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town

A small Illinois town between Springfield and St. Louis just won Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town of 2026. After more than 1,000 towns were nominated, Carlinville, population roughly 5,500, edged 24 other finalists from across the country to claim the title, with Hallmark stars surprising residents in person to deliver the news. A Nationwide Search That Started in July According to NewsChannel 20, the nationwide search started back in July, wi…

Carlinville named Hallmark “Christmas Town”

Hallmark has named its Merriest Christmas Town in America and the town of Carlinville, Illinois, tops the list. The Macoupin County seat beat out 24 other towns that were in the running to be featured in a future Hallmark Christmas…