Christkindlmarkt

Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market)

Experience the wonder of a traditional German Christmas Market, beautifully decorated for the holiday season! Stroll through festive booths filled with local vendors offering unique gifts and holiday treasures, perfect for completing your Christmas shopping. Warm up with Glühwein, sip German bier, and enjoy authentic German food while the air fills with the joyful sounds of local school choirs, bands, and dances from our very own Volkstanzgruppe.

Bring the whole family! Kids can enjoy crafts, cookie decorating, carnival rides, a playground, and even a visit from Santa himself! As dusk falls, enjoy the enchanting lantern parade and our beautiful tree lighting ceremony, sure to spark holiday cheer in every heart.

Celebrate the season with us and experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of a true German Christkindlmarkt!

This event is filled with holiday spirit and will feature:

Local Vendors: Find the perfect holiday gift among a variety of local vendors offering their unique goods.

Kids Crafts: Kids can get creative in our craft area, where they can pick their favorite project to make and take home.

Cookie Decorating: Decorate Christmas cookies with festive frosting and sprinkles, perfect for kids and adults to enjoy together!

Santa and Mrs. Claus: Share your Christmas wishes, snap a photo, and make holiday memories with the jolliest couple of the season.

Christkind: Meet the Christkind, a magical fairy-like figure from German Christmas tales who spreads joy and brings gifts to children. Take a photo to remember this enchanting encounter. 

The Grinch: Watch out! The Grinch is in town, up to his mischievous antics and ready to cause some festive chaos!

Lantern Parade and Tree Lighting: Kids can carry glowing lanterns alongside Santa and the Christkind, winding through the market and ending at the big Christmas tree for the dazzling tree lighting ceremony.

Local School Performances: Enjoy live performances from local school choirs and bands, filling the air with festive music and holiday cheer. 

DJ: Get ready to dance! On Saturday evening, our DJ will keep the energy high and the music flowing, turning Christkindlmarkt into a festive holiday party.

Gift and Tracht Shops: Our Alpine shops are open! Browse the Gift Shop for Christmas treasures, steins, and cuckoo clocks, then find your perfect dirndl or lederhosen in the Tracht Shop.

German Beers: A variety of traditional German beers will be on tap. 

Wine & Cocktails: Cozy up with a warm cup of Glühwein (mulled wine) or enjoy a variety of wines, cocktails, and schnapps.

Food: Enjoy your favorite German classics like bratwurst, pretzels, and schnitzel, alongside American favorites such as burgers, fries, and hot dogs! We’ll also have cakes and holiday cookies. 

Entertainment: Our Volkstanzgruppe brings the German Christmas spirit to life with authentic folk dances. Join in for a fun audience participation dance.

Santa Sack Holding Contest: Show off your strength in this fun twist on a stein holding challenge.

Carnival Rides and Playground: Enjoy a variety of carnival rides and our playground area.

Entry Admission:

$10 Adult (21 years old +) 

$5 Child (Ages 12-20)

FREE (11 and under)

Event Dates and Times:

• Saturday, December 13 from 1 PM – 9 PM

• Sunday, December 14 from 11 AM – 7 PM

Event Details:

• Open to the public

• All ages welcome

• Advance tickets are date specific and only valid for the date purchased

• Event is held outside under our pavilion and tent

• Event is held rain or shine

• Free on-site parking at the club

• Uber and Lyft drop off/pick up located at the intersection of Lantana Road and Myers Road

• Only small personal bags or diaper bags are allowed. No large bags or backpacks.

• No outside food or drink allowed

• No pets allowed

• No refunds will be issued the day of the event

Purchase tickets in advance on Vivenu

https://vivenu.com/seller/american-german-club-inc-t2bu/section/annual-holiday-events-g9r9