LaPorte Christkindlmarkt

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.

2024 MARKET

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

11/29 & 30 and 12/1: 11AM - 6PM

AT THE LAPORTE FAIRGROUNDS

ENTER THE CONTESTS

Plan for Thanksgiving Weekend?

CHRISTKINDLMARKT DATES & HOURS

Friday, November 29: 11am-6pm

Saturday, November 30: 11am-6pm

Sunday, December 1: 11am-6pm

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

WATCH FOR UPDATES

ON FUN FEST

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 CLOSED

CHECK BACK FOR 2025 INFO.

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, giveaways to kids, or unique - we will consider.

Questions? Call 219-362-3312

HELP CREATE THE WINTERWONDERLAND OF CHRISTKINDLMARKT

BUY YOUR

CHRISTMAS TREE

AT CHRISTKINDLMARKT

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.

2024 FRIDAY 11/29

Entertainment

12-2pm: Crafter Workshops

12-4pm: Santa Claus
2-4pm: Reindeer & Elf
2-4pm: Die Musikmeisters

4-6pm: Lola Bard Carolers

2024 SATURDAY 11/30

Entertainment

12pm: Cornhole Competition

12-2pm: Crafter Workshops

12-4pm: The German Band

12-4pm: Santa Claus

1pm: Tree Throwing Competition

1-5pm: Animals of the Nativity
2-4pm: Reindeer & Elf
2-4pm: Elves Toy Giveaway

3pm: Curling Competition
4-6pm: Lola Bard Carolers

4pm: Steinholding Competition

2024 SUNDAY 12/1

Entertainment

11-2pm: Santa Claus

12-2pm: Crafter Workshops

12-2: Lola Bard Jazz Trio

2-4pm: Die Musikmeisters
2-4pm: Reindeer & Elf

4-6pm: Blue Sky Music

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YES... BOOTH SPACES ARE 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.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN