Christkindlmarkt

Sponsored by Ferdinand Tourism

November 20-21, 2010

Map of Christkindlmarkt sites

What is Christkindlmart?

In German, Christmas wares and gifts are sold in the festival-style setting of Christkindlmart.

During the weeks of Advent, toy makers, basket weavers, wood carvers, candle makers and other artisans set up booths in front of the local church, where broswers make their selections.

The custom begin in the 14th century and continues today in the charming “Bavarian” village of Ferdinand, Indiana.

Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt Heritage Markets feature lavishly decorated booths spilling over with Christmas wares, antiques, and gifts of exemplary quality, delicious regional food, live entertainment, a free concert, free tours, and so much more.

Three markt sites

Community Center – 1710 Community Drive

Forest Park High School – 14th and Vienna Drive

Monastery Gymnasium Antiques Markt – East side of the Monastery

Live Entertainment

Don’t miss the continuous live musical performances on center stage at the Forest Park Markt site, the Glockenspiel, the Marionette Theater, Stillpoint concert, and more.

Antiques Markt

Antique country, glass, china, bisque, books, jewelry, primitive furniture, pottery, linens, collectibles, vintage, Christmas, wine, etc. If the warm wood tones aren’t enough to draw you in, the cinnamon roasted nuts surely will!

Marionette Theater

Melchoir Marionettes have been entertaining internationally since 1952. Half life size marionettes will perform Holiday Cabaret on Strings both days at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Commons Area at Forest Park High School. This event is sponsored by Dubois County Contractual Library and Psi Iota Xi Sorority.

Live Glockenspiel

Don’t miss the enchanting live Glockenspiel, performing Saturday and Sunday at 11, 12, and 1 EST at the High School Markt Site.

Lodging

For hotel or bed and breakfast package information, go to www.visitduboiscounty.com or call the Dubois County Visitors Center at 1-800-968-4578

More info

For more information on Christkindlmarkt, visit www.ferdinandindiana.org or email dhopp@psci.net or call 1-800-968-4578.

Ferdinand is located on State Road 162, ¼ mile north of I-64, exit 63, in Southern Indiana’s Hill Country. One hour west of Louisville, KY, and 45 minutes east of Evansville, IN.

An Incredible Array of Christmas Wares, Handmade Treasures, Art and Antiques, Regional Foods and Wines, Collectible Gifts

No admission costs. • Thousands come for this event yearly.

For booth information, contact Diane Hoppenjans.

Christkindlmarkt is sponsored by the Tourism Division of the Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce and the Dubois County Visitors Center.

Markt hours

Saturday

November 20

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday

November 21

10 a.m to 4 p.m.

(Eastern time)

Art,
Antiques,
Musik Café,
Wine Tasting,
Live Glockenspiel, Monastery Tours,
Stillpoint Concert,
Marionette Theater,
Delicious German Food,
Bavarian Shopping Stalls,
Mass with German Hymns,
Black Forest Organ Grinder