A Christmas market tradition stretches back to Germany during the middle ages. Over the centuries, the joys of the traditional Christmas markets spread from town to town, and around the world! Christkindlmarkt is the German name for the traditional Christmas market, literally translated as "Christ child market." These markets feature a delightful blend of holiday food, drinks, gifts, and decorations. Various regions of Germany became well-known for their hand-crafted Christmas decorations, wood-working, artwork, or textiles. Today, millions of people enjoy Germany's Christmas markets each year at a variety of locations. Bethany Lutheran Church with the help of some great friends is bringing a taste of this tradition to LaPorte.

Food and Drink:

German Food. Pastries.
Hot Chocolate. S'mores.

Biergarten. German Beer.
Mulled Wine.
Craft and Domestic Beers.

Ice Skating Rink:

An ice skating rink with artificial ice complete with rental skates - make a skate donation and skate away!

Curling:

A little grown up fun and competition with a curling ice rink. Find out why it's called "chess on ice" as you and your friends try to outdo other teams. Prizes.

By the Biergarten.

Live Entertainment:

Amazing musical entertainment brings the Christkindlmarkt to life.

Live Music:

Blue Sky Music:

11/25: 11am-3pm
12/3: 4-7pm

The German Band, Inc.:
11/26 and 12/3: 11am-3pm

Die Musikmeisters Band:
11/25 and 12/2: 4-7pm
11/27 and 12/4: 1-4pm

Special Attraction:

Animals of Nativity:

11/26 and 27: 1pm-5pm
12/2-4: 1-5pm

Reindeer and Elf:

11/25: 3-5pm
11/26, 27, and 12/4: 12-3pm

Santa and Elves:

11/25: 12-4pm
11/27: 12-4pm
12/2: 12-4pm

The Market:

Quality art, crafts, toys and more. Christmas EVERYTHING! The Market will wrap around the skating rink and you'll enjoy the magic and the smell of fresh Christmas Trees throughout the market that are available for sale. Pre-order your tree today!

Vendor applications are being accepted.

Scroll down to complete a quick form to apply.

Please include picture or website link with your items for consideration.

Note: direct sale companies (Scentsy, Pampered Chef, CBD Oils, etc.) are not allowed as a stand alone vendor. If at least a portion of your booth is a hand crafted, personally made, or unique - we will consider.

Questions? Call 219-362-3312.

Date: November 25 - December 4, 2022

Time:

Friday, November 25: 11am-7pm
Saturday, November 26: 11am-7pm
Sunday, November 27: 12pm-5pm
Friday, December 2: 11pm-7pm
Saturday, December 3: 11am-7pm
Sunday, December 4: 12pm-5pm

Location: LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 IN-2
Laporte, IN 46350.

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