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KRISKINDLMARKT looks and smells like a European Christmas village. Last year we welcomed nearly 2,000 people, and we've grown into a “can’t miss” event in the Alleghany Highlands! Enjoy "The Mill" filled with laughter, lights, holiday scents & cheer, shopping & entertainment! German Father Christmas will visit to chat with the young and young at heart! Live music throughout the event. Dress warmly. Full details at https://www.cfsota.org/kriskindlmarkt.html
7th Annual German-Style Holiday Market!
FRIDAY, November 16, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY, November 17, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
This event includes:
ARTISAN CRAFTS: Wood-turned bowls, cutting boards, fresh greenery, hand-made sweaters, felted wool hats, silk purses, blacksmith-forged items & jewelry, soaps & lotions, pottery, antique tiles, knit & crochet arts, photography, painted art, handmade jewelry, German Christmas carvings, candies & chocolate, decorative gourds, quiltings, designer wreaths, brooms & brushes, maple syrup & products. Henrietta Crandall will have her "Living Large" ladies for sale on note cards with proceeds to benefit the School.
THE MILL CAFE & BAR: German, Irish & Scotch breads, pastries, German beer & authentic Gluhwein (for ages 21+), mulled apple cider, & cold beverages. Fabulous German food choices for your dining-in or take-out pleasure. The Cafe & The Gallery (upstairs) provides seating to diners. Frauhlein helpers will assist diners to transport meals & drinks upstairs to their seats.
ENTRY FEE: $2 cash admission; Free for children 12 and younger. Dress warmly.
RAFFLES & SILENT AUCTION: Raffles of artisan-made items from KRISKINDLMARKT vendors & donors.
VISITS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS & MUSICAL PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16:
(event opens at 2 pm; closes at 7 pm)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Flutist Cathy Drummer will circulate among vendors and visitors, playing seasonal music.
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Father Christmas will greet young (and old) from his throne onstage.
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm: Alleghany Mountain String Project students will present a program of seasonal music onstage.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17:
(event opens at 10 am; closes at 5 pm)
10:00 am to 11:00 am: Father Christmas will greet visitors from his throne onstage.
11:15 am to 12:15 pm: The Woodland Wind Ensemble will present a program of seasonal music onstage.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: Father Christmas resumes his role.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: The Clifton Forge School of the Arts Brass Ensemble will present a program of seasonal music, in 15-minute segments, onstage.
Who
All ages
Cost
$2 admission, ages 12 and under freeHow
Dress warmly
More Info
Full details at https://www.cfsota.org/kriskindlmarkt.html
