A view of the outdoor section of Christkindlmarkt, held at the Fargo Civic Center.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney wants to bring life back to the Fargo Civic Center in 2025. It is used for just a few events each year as of now including the popular Christkindlmarkt. Mahoney wants city staff to look for event promotion and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Though Thanksgiving hasn’t yet taken place, many just can’t wait to get into that Yuletide spirit. Helping them do so is Christkindlmarkt – the event put on by Folkways featuring a bevy of holiday fun. Activities include pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the outdoor winter wonderland, and live musical performances. If you missed out this…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Christkindlmarkt is back and better than ever. It has an outdoor winter wonderland with twinkling trees and smores by the fire, to an indoor market full packed with local artisan crafts and small businesses, and even live performances from local choir groups to bigger bands. Lesleyanne Buegel, Folkways programs manager, described the event as “Yeah Christkindlmarkt is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A holiday tradition is expanding this season in the metro. Christkindlmarkt is moving to two weekends this year. You can join in the fun Friday, Saturday and Sunday both this weekend and next. The market is modeled after traditional European Christmas markets. There’s food, music, shopping and activities both indoors and outdoors at the Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor winter wonderland you can only find inside and outside the Fargo Civic Center. “It’s a free community event. Everyone is welcome and it’s really just a time to slow down, bring together your friends and family and celebrate the holiday season,” said Simone Wai, Event Organizer. Fargo’s 6th annual Christkindlmarkt features vibrant entertainment, cool,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A newer tradition is back on for the holidays this year in downtown Fargo. Christkindlmarkt festivities were put on hold last year due to COVID. But the four-day event is back starting this Thursday. They had to expand to a larger venue this year. It’s taking over the inside and outside of the Fargo Civic…
FARGO, N.D. — While it’s not quite winter yet, it looks like a winter wonderland at Drekker Brewing. The cooler weather didn’t stop people from attending the first night of Chriskindlmarkt. The event is in its third year, and is hosted for the first time at Drekker Brewing. There’s no shortage of food, vendors and live music inside through…
A holiday tradition in the valley sets up shop in a brand new space this week. The annual Christkindlmarkt celebration is coming to Drekker Brewing’s Brewhalla. There will be four days of music, arts and crafts, food and drinks surrounded by a forest of 75 lighted Christmas trees. Organizer Simone Wai say they want to bring a traditional old…
FARGO, N.D. — Now that it’s December, it is officially the season for Christmas celebrations. Folkways is celebrating with Christkindlmarkt, which is a German–inspired holiday event. There’s a Winter Wonderland outside, where people can sit by the fire and enjoy food. There is also an indoor shopping market with kids’ activities and live performances. Organizers say they want people to realize…
FARGO, N.D. — For the second straight year, Folkways is bringing a distinct Christmas experience to Downtown Fargo. As part of “Christkindlmarkt”, Folkways is looking to get more people into the holiday spirit. The group set up sixty Christmas trees outside the Stone Building this morning to get ready for the four–day event. There is food, live entertainment, holiday treats and…
