T-Mobile will sponsor free entry into the 29th annual Christkindlmarkt, Fridays 6 – 8 p.m.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The popular annual holiday market, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem presented by Univest Financial®, will return for its 29th year beginning Fri., Nov. 19, through Sun., Dec. 19. Every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m., for the first time in the event’s history, there will be complimentary entry thanks to the generosity of ArtsQuest’s partner T-Mobile.

During this year’s holiday experience folks can sip hot toddies and partake in German holiday fare, all while shopping at more than 167 retail and craft booths including Bethlehem’s own Donegal Square and premier German ornament manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt.

“Season’s Eatings” returning favorites will include German bratwurst, warm roasted almonds and strudel, hot coffee or cider and delicious poutine. Shoppers are invited to get into the “spirit” with a variety of seasonal offerings from Franklin Hill Vineyards, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, Social Still and Vynecrest throughout their visit.
Stop by the Crayola Creativity Station with the whole family to make beautiful holiday-themed crafts or enjoy live ice-sculpture carving while more than 60 performers such as Corinne Mammana, Kendal Conrad, Olde Towne Carolers and South Side Brass, fill the market with music.

Named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice competition, Christkindlmarkt is known for its unique holiday shopping experience featuring dozens of artisans offering thousands of unique, handmade gifts and holiday items.

The market will run Fri. – Sun. the first two weeks (Nov. 19 – 21, 26-28) and then Thurs. – Sun. the last three weeks (Dec. 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19). Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs. and Sun. and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. T-Mobile sponsored free entry will take place every Friday 6-8 p.m. Tickets for Christkindlmarkt are available on ChristmasCity.org or through the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610.332.3378.

ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

About ArtQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events.

Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, approximately 50 percent of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. ArtsQuest is a proud member of NIVA, the National Independent Venue Association and NATO, the National Association of Theatre Owners.

Information provided to TVL by:
Nicole Harrell
ArtsQuest Director of Communications
http://www.artsquest.org/

 

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