Kristkindlmarkt

Sponsored by Harmonie Concordia

at Expo Gardens

Kristkindlmarkt is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany.

Experience Old World Christmas Magic at Harmonie’s Kristkindlmarkt! 

The event has moved this year to Expositions Gardens, 1601 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614.  The event will be for just one day – Saturday, December 11^th from 10 am – 7pm.

Vendors will be on-hand until at least 5pm.  Food and beverages will be available longer.  Admission is free.

Over 40 area vendors will be offering a variety of arts and crafts that are perfect for Holiday gift giving.  All vendors will be indoors.  There will be over a 120 seats for dining.

The Kristkindl or Santa Claus will be available handing out candy canes to the little ones.  Live entertainment from 11am-5pm.

New this year will be a kid’s activity area.  Kid’s can write letters to Santa, create ornaments and play games.

Food and beverages, typical of the Kristkindlmarkts will also be available for purchase:  bratwurst, schnitzel, currywurst, homemade strudel, glühwein, hot chocolate, hot cider, Bavarian pretzels, and German beer.

Entertainment will be provided each day featuring, brass groups playing Christmas Carols, accordion players, piano players as well as Christmas Carolers, and more!

Make sure you purchase one of our commemorative Kristkindlmarkt hat pins or Kristkindlmarkt ornament.

Come and celebrate the Holiday Season with us!

Check us out on Facebook at:  Kristkindlmarkt of Peoria, IL or go to www.peoriagermans.net