Dates: Not announced at this time. 7/30/24

ArtsQuest is excited to announce that it has set a record for this year’s annual Christkindlmarkt, presented by Univest Financial! Just over 117,500 people attended the 31^st annual Christmas market, up almost 10% from 2022, reporting around 107,000 visitors that year.

Crowds packed the market every weekend (even on rainy Sundays), which kicked off on Nov. 17 and ran for five consecutive weekends (including Thursdays) until coming to an end this past Sunday, Dec. 17. This year, Free Fridays were extended from 5 to 8 p.m., which allowed for an extra hour of admittance from last year.

Over 150 vendors, crafters, and artisans were small businesses, mainly from the Lehigh Valley, but others came from New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and Wisconsin. There was something for everyone on your gift list; items for sale included traditional holiday-themed ornaments, hand-knit clothing, jewelry, candles, artwork, photography, woodwork, pet products, and more. There was plenty to eat with free samples throughout the market, and food for purchase included traditional German fare and pizza, burgers, chicken, and other sweet and savory eats. This year, several food trucks were located outside the tents, which helped alleviate longer food lines and gave additional menu options.