Christkindlmarket Milwaukee 2018: Your Guide To Go

MILWAUKEE, WI -- Christkindlmarket, an outdoor holiday market and beloved winter tradition in the Midwest, opened in Milwaukee on Saturday, Nov. 17 in front of the brand-new Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Rooted in German tradition, Christkindlmarket is well known for its traditional candy cane-striped wooden chalets. Visitors can enjoy festive shopping, international delicacies, hot spiced wine (Glühwein), fine beers, hand-crafted ornaments, entertainment, family fun, and much more.

“From the day construction gets underway, anticipation for opening day begins to build,” says Maren Biester Priebe, CEO of German American Events, LLC. “This year is especially exciting with expansion of the market to Milwaukee, and with the debut of the limited-edition three-pack of souvenir mugs inspired by gingerbread hearts and featuring our theme, ‘Ich liebe Christkindlmarket,'”

Visitors can enjoy various entertainment groups, special events, and educational activities slated for the season at each Christkindlmarket location. For family-friendly events like Christkind visits, Kinder Tag, and Christkindlmarket Passport activities, click here.

Admission to the Christkindlmarket is always FREE. 2018 hours include:

Christkindlmarket Milwaukee
When: Nov. 17 - Dec. 31, 2018
Where: Entertainment Plaza outside Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thanksgiving (Nov. 23), Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Day (Dec. 25) Closed

Vendors List

To learn more about each vendor, click here.

A Blend Above
Alpine Heritage
Anatolian Motifs
Angelic Roots
Annie's Pooch Pops
Austrian Lodge
Baked Cheese Haus
Bethlehem Nativity Products
Bob's Belgian Hot Chocolate
Chicatolia
Decadent Flavor
Gifts from Eastern Europe
Information Window
Käthe Wohlfahrt of America
Milwaukee Pretzel Company
Otavalo Inka
Pallay Crafts
Partnership for Culture and Crafts
Pemberton Candies
Piccadilly Roasted Nuts
Sweet Castle
Tata's Pierogi
Taylor Street Soap
TeaGschwendner
Winterbourne Alpaca

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