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Sponsored by Ferdinand Tourism November 15-16, 2008 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. Markt Bier Stube New this year: Markt Bier Stube on Saturday night from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission: $3 Continuous German tunes all evening plus the Rhein Valley Brass Band (7-11 p.m.), a variety of microbreweries on-site with their brews, and German food from the renowned Schnitzelbank Restaurant Visit from Sankt Nikolaus Sankt Nikolaus will drop by all sites as well, visiting with children of all ages on Saturday and Sunday. Christkindlmarkt Events Friday, November 14 Christkindlmarkt Eve – Herald in the Season! 6:30 p.m. Outdoor gathering, weather permitting, (open to the public) Christkindl Angel appears! Sisters of St. Benedict Bell Choir performs. Trumpeters herald in the Markt! Dinner with music 7:15 p.m. (Reservations required) Monastery Immaculate Conception. Saturday, November 15 Black Forest Organ Grinder at Community Center: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Holiday Cabaret on Strings” Marionette Theater 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Forest Park Commons Live Glockenspiel Performances at Forest Park Markt: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. Free Tours of Monastery Immaculate Conception: 1,2,and 3 p.m. Live Musical Entertainment: All day at Forest Park site Sankt Nikolaus Visits: Afternoon (exact times not known) Lights on the Grotto: at the monastery (after dusk) Markt Bier Stube: under the tent outside the Community Center from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, November 16 Mass with German Hymns at St. Ferdinand Church: 8:30 a.m. Black Forest Organ Grinder at Community Center: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live Musical Entertainment: All day at the Forest Park site Live Glockenspiel at Forest Park Markt: 11 a.m., 12, and 1 p.m. “Holiday Cabaret on Strings” Marionette Show: 11 .m. and 1 p.m. Free Tours of Monastery: 1,2,and 3 p.m. Stillpoint/Sisters of St. Benedict Concert: 3 p.m., in Monastery Church Sankt Nikolaus Visits: Afternoon (exact times not known) Lights on the Grotto: at the Monastery (after dusk) 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 15 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday November 16 10 a.m to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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