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Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) - German American Cultural Society of RI

Christkindlmarkt 2023 bear

Date:

Registration: https://www.gacsri.org/christkindlmarkt

Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) returns to the German American Cultural Society of RI (GACSRI) on Saturday, November 25th, 2023; Noon to 5pm.

Each November, the GACS hosts an annual Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market). Their event attempts to recreate a small version of a traditional German Christmas market and features local artisans and craftspeople selling a large variety of gifts. They also offer their guests traditional food and drink offerings, including the famous Glühwein (mulled wine) and a Goulash dinner.

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2023 Christkindlmarkt Highlights

Menu

Vendor Lineup Includes:

In the Ratskeller

  • A plated Goulash dinner will be served over Spätzle

  • German Cakes and Pastries

  • Full bar (cash or card accepted)

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In the Outdoor Biergarten

  • Bratwurst on a roll, Hot dog/chips, potato pancakes, Bavarian pretzels

  • Glühwein

  • Weihenstephan Beer Tent

  • Burgundians Waffle Stand

  • Edelgard’s Gifts

  • Amado Ceramics

  • Bees Knees Apiary

  • Redhead Iron Blacksmith

  • The Apron Lady

  • The Bag Lady

  • Pretentious Pickles,

  • Bellicchi’s Best Biscotti

  • Marie’s Creations Embroidery

  • Additional various crafted items from Dot Hay, Sue Gustafson, Marla Penn, Victoria Geck, Susan Harris, Christina Wendland, and more.