Ein Wunderschönes Fest!
In 2019, with a nod to the heritage of Loretto’s founders, the Church of Ss Peter and Paul established a new festival to celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons in Old World fashion. Christkindlmarkt, literally “Christ child market or fair,” is an event bringing together the larger community in an atmosphere of peace and joy.
Christkindlmarkt offers all who come an amazing experience of the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of the season with German and Austrian fare ranging from our Bavarian grill specialties to authentic coffees and cakes in our Viennese coffee house, to traditional treats and beverages including Gluehwein.
2026 Programming
Albrecht Family Band
Fabulous Family Band from Fairfax, MN
Plymouth Concert Band
Embodying the finest traditions of the symphonic wind band, and creating community and fellowship among its members and audience.
Basement Brass Band
Returning this year with its magical performance of classics from central Europe and beyond, Basement Brass Band will take the Marktplatz Stage from 5 PM until close.
2025 Sponsors
21st Century Bank
Your hometown bank in Loretto
B&D Plumbing
Enjoy fast, accurate plumbing, heating and cooling services in St. Michael, MN. We proudly serve the greater Twin Cities metro area including Wright, Hennepin, and Sherburne counties!
Iten Funeral Services
A local family business serving Delano, Watertown and surrounding area since 1962.
Patnode Electric
Whole House Wiring
Additions/Remodels
Basement Finishes
Panel Upgrades
Licensed - Bonded - Insured
St Patrick's Guild
Religious goods store serving the area since 1949
Autoworks Collision
Expert Repairs, Outstanding Service
Auto Collision Specialists Since 1995
Doboszenski & Sons, Inc.
Excavating, Earthwork, Site Development, and Crushing
Knights of Columbus #9601
WANTED: Good Men to join our Fraternal Brotherhood Organization for Faith, Fun and Fellowship in Service to our Church and Community.
Patriot Erectors
From new steel erection to structural steel detailing and metal decking, Patriot Erectors
takes pride in providing safe, experienced, and on-time steel and ornamental metals projects.
Become a Sponsor!
Ss Peter & Paul Christkindlmarkt is a free community event open to the public. Help us cover the costs of providing this event by becoming a sponsor. Contact Joyce Rathburn at jrathburn@saintsppta.org or call 763.479.0535 for more information.
Prefer to contribute in kind?
We are always looking for help with program support and for items for our silent auction. Contact us for more information.
All gifts are appropriately acknowledged in our online and on-site advertising.
2026 Vendors
Dar's Whymsical Creations
Dar returns with her delightful selection of unique gifts!
Jules Creations
Mugs, towels, coasters, greeting cards, gift sets. Profits support ministries and outreach.
Pampered Chef
...with today’s expectations, we know finding the mealtime win can be difficult. We’re here to help bridge that gap between the ideal mealtime and the realities of today. We do this through our distinctive, high-quality kitchen tools...
Three Goats in A Tub
We are three generations of farmers creating handmade, good-for-you goat products! We make goatmilk soap and salves, and sell natural goatmilk lotion.
Faxon Farms
100% pure maple syrup and products including maple cream, maple sugar, maple cotton candy, maple candy, maple nuts, and maple ice cream.
L'BRI Aloe Skincare by Jessi
Rebuild, Regenerate, and Restore from the inside out for Believably REAL Results. Where others look to water, we lead with Aloe. It’s a difference that makes all the difference to your skin.
PaperPie
Usborne Books & More is now paperpie!
Your independent consultant, Karyn Schneider is your source for Usborne and Kane Miller books and SmartLab educational toys.
HandmaidArt
Handmade religious art by Renee Hickman
Norwex
Effective, safe and sustainable, our products deliver solutions for healthier homes, healthier families and a healthier world.
The Mitten Lady
Hand knit mittens, hats, scarves, etc. Also custom made orders.
