As the Christmas holidays approach, a very special type of craft and artist fair start to appear all across the country. ChrisKindleMarts are wonderful little craft fairs specializing in Holiday themed items. They typically contain a mix of local artisans and crafts from around the world.
In addition to crafts and holiday items. many of these events include specialty German food and music. Children's crafts and activities will keep your kids happy while you shop for unique gifts. Shop local and think global is a great way to celebrate the holidays.
Grab some German beer, grilled sausage, or other meat dishes popular in Germany for your holiday party and take your guests on a culinary trip around the world.
Be sure to check FestivalNet.Com for details on how to get involved with one in your area.
Here's a list of 11 across the country:
CHRISTKINDLMARKT!
Germania of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY
November 18 and 19th
CHRISTKINDLMARKT BETHLEHEM
PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, Bethlehem, PA
November 18-27, December 1-18
DENVER CHRISTKINDLMARKET
Civic Center Park, Denver, CO
November 18 - December 22
CHRISTKINDLMARKT
Downtown, Ferdinand, IN
November 19-20
BAVARIAN CHRISTKINDL MARKET
North Mountain Vineyards, Maurertown, VA
November 25-26
CHRISTKINDLMARKT
Historic Downtown Port Jervis NY, Port Jervis, NY
November 27
CHRISTKINDLMARKET DES MOINES
Principal Park, Main Lot, Des Moines, IA
December 1-4
NEW GLARUS CHRISTKINDLI MARKET
Downtown New Glarus, New Glarus, WI
December 2-4
CHRISTKINDL FESTIVAL
Downtown, Black River Falls, WI
December 3
A BAVARIAN CHRISTKINDLMARKT
German Central, Parma, OH
December 3
LOWER PAXTON CHRISTKINDLEMARKT
Village of Linglestown, Harrisburg, PA
December 10
