Live Music from Chris Kroeze & Cindy Jo at Sam’s Christmas Village

Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour | Somerset, Wisconsin

This Christmas, Hometown Hero Outdoors and Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour are bringing together military members, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS professionals, and their families for the 2026 Hometown Hero Holiday Night.

It’s an evening built around Christmas, community, connection, and saying thank you to the men and women who serve.

🎶 Live Music Throughout the Evening
CHRIS KROEZE
We’re excited to welcome Chris Kroeze to Hometown Hero Holiday Night!The Wisconsin native and nationally recognized country artist rose to national attention as the runner-up on NBC’s The Voice and has developed a tremendous following throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and across the country.

Chris will perform live during Hometown Hero Holiday Night as families experience the lights, displays, agencies, and Christmas atmosphere of Sam’s Christmas Village.

CINDY JO MUSIC
We’re also excited to welcome Cindy Jo Music to this year’s celebration!

Cindy Jo will join Chris in bringing live music and Christmas spirit to the evening, giving guests even more entertainment as they explore Sam’s Christmas Village and connect with our military and first responder community.

A Night for Those Who Serve

Last year, approximately 20 agencies and more than 500 guests joined us—even with temperatures around 20 below zero.

For 2026, we’re making the night even bigger.

Agencies from across Minnesota and Wisconsin are being invited to bring their personnel, emergency vehicles, equipment, K9 teams, specialty units, military displays, and more.

Families will have an opportunity to meet the people behind the uniforms, see equipment up close, connect with other service families, listen to live music, visit Santa, and experience Sam’s Christmas Village together.

What to Expect
🚓 Law enforcement, fire & EMS vehicles and displays
🇺🇸 Military personnel & equipment
🐕 K9 and specialty units
🎤 Live music from Chris Kroeze & Cindy Jo Music
✨ Special guests and honorees
🎅 Visit Santa
🎁 Family activities & giveaways
🤝 Military & first responder organizations
🎄 Millions of Christmas lights and the full Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour experience
✨ And more to be announced!

🎟️ Admission
FREE Admission for Those Who Serve
Military • Veterans • Law Enforcement • Firefighters • EMS

FREE admission with a valid ID or proof of service.

❤️ Immediate family members receive half-price admission.

Please bring a valid military, veteran, law enforcement, fire, or EMS ID or other qualifying proof of service to receive complimentary admission.

🚓 Bring Your Agency
We want Hometown Hero Holiday Night to showcase the incredible military and public safety organizations serving communities throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, and other participating organizations are encouraged to bring personnel, emergency vehicles, K9 units, specialty equipment, recruiting displays, or other resources they’d like to showcase.

There is no cost for agencies to participate.

🎄 Join Us December 13
This isn’t simply an appreciation night.

It’s an opportunity for those who serve, those who have served, and the families who stand beside them to come together as a community and enjoy Christmas.

Hometown Hero Outdoors × Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour

Serving those who serve.