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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.

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2025 Programming

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Albrecht Family Band
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Fabulous Family Band from Fairfax, MN

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Delano Community Band
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The Delano Community Band is an all-volunteer, inter-generational concert band based in Delano, Minnesota.

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Trillium Flute Choir
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Trillium Flute Choir is an all-volunteer Twin Cities-based flute ensemble which has been in existence since 1994. We are enthusiastic amateur flutists from a variety of backgrounds who enjoy making music together, and sharing our love for music with the community.

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Basement Brass Band
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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.

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Plymouth Concert Band
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Embodying the finest traditions of the symphonic wind band, and creating community and fellowship among its members and audience.

2025 Sponsors 

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.

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2025 Vendors

Bickerstaff Bees
Bickerstaff Bees
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Honey, raw honeycomb, pollem, & beeswax candles from Mound, MN

HandmaidArt
HandmaidArt
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Handmade religious art by Renee Hickman

PaperPie
PaperPie
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Usborne Books & More is now paperpie!
Your independent consultant, Karyn Schneider is your source for Usborne and Kane Miller books and SmartLab educational toys.

Dar's Whymsical Creations
Dar's Whymsical Creations
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Dar returns with her delightful selection of unique gifts!

Jan's Beading
Jan's Beading
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Beaded jewelry and more by Jan Kittok of Delano

Snow Land
Snow Land
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Delightful Decor for the Season!

Faxon Farms
Faxon Farms
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100% pure maple syrup and products including maple cream, maple sugar, maple cotton candy, maple candy, maple nuts, and maple ice cream.

Norwex
Norwex
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Effective, safe and sustainable, our products deliver solutions for healthier homes, healthier families and a healthier world.

Three Goats in A Tub
Three Goats in A Tub
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We are three generations of farmers creating handmade, good-for-you goat products! We make goatmilk soap and salves, and sell natural goatmilk lotion.

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