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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 a version of 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.
 2023 MARKET
THANKSGIVING WEEK
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
11/22, 24, & 25: 11AM - 8PM
CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY
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CHRISTKINDLMARKT DATES & HOURS
Wednesday, November 22: 11am-8pm
Friday, November 24: 11am-8pm
Saturday, November 25: 11am-8pm
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SCHEDULE
LaPorte County Fairgrounds
Park/Enter through Main Gate
FOOD & DRINK
German Food. Pastries.
Hot Chocolate. S'mores.
Biergarten. German Beer. Mulled Wine.Craft & Domestic Beers.
ICE SKATING RINK
An ice skating rink with artificial ice  complete with rental skates - make a skate donation and skate away!
COMPETITIONS
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COMPETITIONS!
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. Come pick out your tree today!
Vendor applications open 9/1/23
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
HELP CREATE THE WINTERWONDERLAND OF CHRISTKINDLMARKT
BUY YOUR Â
CHRISTMAS TREE
AT CHRISTKINDLMARKT
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Place your order by selecting from the available trees on site at Christkindlmarkt.
Tree Pick Up: Take your tree at time of purchase!
Your tree will be ready for pick up during open hours of the market.
QUESTIONS? Email contact@bethanylaporte.org
Garland, Swags, Wreaths, & Kissing Boughs also available.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Amazing musical entertainment brings the Christkindlmarkt to life.
Wednesday Entertainment
Schedule Subject to Change
12-2: Lola Bard Carolers2-4: Blue Sky Music3-6: Santa Claus4-6pm: Die Musikmeister6:30 pm: Stein Hoisting Contest6-8pm: Jonny James
Friday Entertainment
Schedule Subject to Change
12-4: Die Musikmeisters1-4pm: Elves Toy Shop1-4pm: Santa Claus4-6pm: Lola Bard Carolers6-8pm: TBA
Saturday Entertainment
Schedule Subject to Change
12-4: The German Band1-4pm: Santa Claus1-5: Animals of the Nativity4-6pm: Lola Bard Carolers6-8pm: TBA
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VENDOR REGISTRATION
YES... BOOTH SPACES ARE Â AVAILABLE.
It's a simple application. Tell us your name and contact and share a link to your website, Facebook, Etsy, Instagram, or somewhere we can see what you sell. Vendor fee: $150 or $300 for all three days depending on vendor type and space needs.
Sorry, no one day vendors.