*NOTE: The event will only be held in Root Hall this year.

Christkindlmarkt (Holiday Crafts Bazaar) at Carlisle Barracks
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Are you ready to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season? This event is FREE and open to the public. Dating back to medieval times, Christkindlesmarkts have been festive outdoor markets held each Christmas season in towns, villages and cities throughout Germany. Featured at these markets are food and drink, holiday ornaments and handcrafted gifts. Even though this event will be held indoors, the festive nature will feature more than 60 vendors offering a wide range of holiday ornaments and decorations, as well as unique holiday gifts and baked goods, seasonal music performances, door prizes, and photo opportunities with Santa.

Location: Two locations: Thorpe Fitness Center and Root Hall Gymnasium.
Contact: Kevin Small
Phone: (717) 245-4069
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price: FREE

This will be our thrid year hosting the Christkindlmarkt.  Every year has grown in size and success. We are looking forward to an even bigger and better event, this year!

You'll find an exceptional selection of one-of-a-kind gifts at this year’s Christkindlmarkt.  Treat yourself to the experience and you'll want to make us one of your holiday shopping traditions every year!

We are still soliciting crafters and artisans that are interested in participating in this year’s Christkindlmarkt.   We are looking for vendors offering a wide range of holiday ornaments and decorations, as well as unique holiday gifts and baked goods.

Food Vendor instructions: download here.

Crafter/Artizen instructions: download here.

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2010 Archive below

Luan Rosenberger
Hand Smocking(SusanFranz)
Judy Vetock
Which Craft Creations(Sue Keener)
Artistic Works by LU(Maggie Landis)
Leopard Spots Crafts(Cindy Lepperd)
Susan Kline
Jumping Junebug jewelry(Karen Galbraith)
Russell's CraftsDoor (Mary Russell)
2B's Country Crafts(Bette Robinson)
Blue & Gold Embroidery(Nancy Crochet)
Mary Kay Cosmetics(Maureen Henne)
Amazing Monagrams(Carole Fair)
Carlisle Garden Club(Joanne Rice)
The Bead Whisperer(Amy Kelsey)
Shug's(Stefanie Clark)
Roots(Michelle Elston)
Mable Lopp
Wrapped & Ready(Faith Michael)
Bead It
AWC Alumni Affairs(Donna Bullis)
Anita's Pastime(Anita Pfeuffer)
Charmed I'm Sure(Jean Van Brederode)
Charlotte Leahy
Celtic Knot Alpacas(Russell Jones)
Susan Matson
Appaloosa Art Glass(Dan Hayward)
Beadworks by Kerri(Kerri White)
Lafolot(Helen Szollosy)
Thom Glace Watercolors(Thomas Glace)
Tastefully Simple(Susan Synder)
Posies, Peppers & Pastel

updated 11.10.10