Kriskindlmarkt 2023
Venue: Clifton Forge School of the Arts, Clifton Forge
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 8:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Drink Specials, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre, Charity
Cost:
Adults: $5.00 Children: Free
Description:
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts presents the 12th Annual Kriskindlmarkt on Friday, November 17, 2023 and Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Schedule:
• Friday, November 17th from 2:00-8:00 PM
• Saturday, Nov 18th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join us for a festive celebration of holiday cheer at the Kriskindlmarkt – a German-Style Christmas Market supporting the Clifton Forge School of the Arts! Bring your friends and family for a joyful experience filled with unique shopping, holiday entertainment, and a taste of German-inspired food and drink.
Discover the enchantment of an Appalachian mountain town’s take on a European advent market. The heart of our event is nestled within "The Mill," a beautifully repurposed 100+ year-old lumber mill right behind the Clifton Forge School of the Arts. In addition to The Mill, explore the main CFSOTA building, where you’ll find our Silent Auction, more artisan vendors, a special weaving exhibit in the Gallery, and information about the wide range of creative classes offered by the School of the Arts.
Explore an array of handmade treasures setup indoors including wooden bowls, cutting boards, hand-knit items, decorated gourds, bags & purses, soaps & lotions, pottery, antique tiles, jewelry, stained glass, wreaths, ornaments, candles, notecards & journals, candies & chocolate, maple syrup, handcrafted BBQ sauce, baked goods, and more! All items created by the people selling them!
Enjoy live performances, enjoy a Christmas-themed model railroad display, and visit with Santa throughout the event. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the season with German folk music, dance performances, local musicians, student ensembles, and community music groups. Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols!
Savor holiday breads & pastries, German beer & authentic Gluhwein (for ages 21+), mulled apple cider, hot chocolate, and more. Don’t miss the delicious German-inspired food options, including bratwurst, sauerkraut, and hearty soups. We even have Gebrannte Mandeln (candied roasted almonds).
Starting on Friday evening at dusk, witness the magic of our seasonal holiday light display with our garden illumination.
The entry fee is $5.00 (cash admission) for adults and free entry for children.
Proceeds support arts education programming at CFSOTA.
On Saturday at 6:00 PM, following the close of Kriskindlmarkt, join the whole community at Clifton Forge’s Town Hall for the annual tree lighting event hosted by Clifton Forge Main Street.
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts is located at 518 Church Street in Clifton Forge, VA.
For more information, visit: https://cfsota.org/kriskindlmarkt/ or https://www.facebook.com/cfsotarts or https://www.facebook.com/events/329189992961956 or call 540-862-7275.
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