LaPorte Christkindlmarkt

The Twinkling Forest of Trees

Create a Winter Wonderland. Place a Christmas tree order today. By purchasing a tree in advance, you will help transform a local playground parking lot into winter wonderland for all to enjoy at the Christkindlmarkt. Your tree will be a part of the twinkling forest and will go home with you after the event or you can donate your tree to be given to a family in need!

Place your order by selecting from Fraser Fir or Douglas Fir. Tree Pick Up: We will be onsite to help you load your tree when you come to pick up! Your tree will be ready for pick up on Sunday, November 28th, from 12 - 4 PM.

If you are sponsoring a tree for a family in need, be sure to let us know at the time of order.

Garland, Wreaths, Swags, and Kissing Boughs are ALSO available for Pre-order!

Plan for Thanksgiving Weekend?

CHRISTKINDLMARKT DATES & HOURS

Friday, November 26: 11pm-7pm

Saturday, November 27: 11am-7pm

Sunday, November 28: 11pm-5pm

SCHEDULE

Located at LaPark Playground

Corner of 1st & G Streets

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 will be at the center of things complete with rental skates and attendants.

SPONSORS NEEDED

Call 219-363-8060

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.

The Market

Quality art, crafts, toys and more. Christmas EVERYTHING! The Market will wrap around the skating rink and you'll enter the market through a magical line of lit, pre-sold, Christmas Trees. Order your tree today!

Vendor applications are CLOSED.

VENDOR INFO LINK

Please include picture or website link with your items for consideration. Questions? Call 219-362-3312

HELP CREATE THE WINTERWONDERLAND OF CHRISTKINDLMARKT

ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

By purchasing a tree, you help transform a local playground parking lot into a Winter Wonderland for all to enjoy at the Christkindlmarkt. Your tree will be a part of the twinkling forest and will go home with you after the event.Place your order by selecting from the available trees. Tree Pick Up: We will be onsite to help you load your tree when you come to pick up! Your tree will be ready for pick up on Sunday, November 28th 12 - 4 PM

Please email contact@bethanylaporte.org or call/text 219-363-8060 if you have any questions.

Garland, Swags, Wreaths, and Kissing Boughs also available.

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$70

7-8' Frasier fir

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$50

5-6' Frasier fir

Already have a tree?

Many families don't and cannot afford one.

PRE-ORDER A TREE TO BE GIVEN

TO A FAMILY THIS CHRISTMAS

For last 3 years, members and friends of Bethany Church have given away free Christmas trees (and stands, lights, and ornaments if needed) to over FIFTY families .

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Amazing musical entertainment brings the Christkindlmarkt to life.

11-3pm: Blue Sky Band

3-7pm: Die Musikmeisters Band

Friday Entertainment

11-3pm: The German Band, Inc.
5-7pm: Die Musikmeisters Band

Saturday Entertainment

1-4pm: Die Musikmeisters Band

12-3pm: Santa's Elves & Reindeer

2-5pm: Animals of the Nativity

Sunday Entertainment

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Wanted: Artists. Creatives. Crafters. Builders. Bakers. Makers.

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: $25 per day but must commit to all 3 days. $75 total. Paid security on site Friday and Saturday Nights. Vendors are also asked to donate one item for a fundraising silent auction held to benefit the LaPark Inclusive Playground.