Ein Wunderschönest 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.
2024 Programming
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.
Ss Peter & Paul Festival Choir
The festival choir of Ss Peter & Paul presents seasonal favorites in English and German. Accompanied by Carrie Ferdinandt. Directed by Greg Elsen.
Westwind Big Band
The Westwind Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble formed by members of the Hopkins Westwind Concert Band.
Delano Community Band
The Delano Community Band is an all-volunteer, inter-generational concert band based in Delano, Minnesota.
Trillium Flute Choir
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.
2024 Sponsors
21st Century Bank
Your hometown bank in Loretto
Danny's Catering
Proud supporter of our event from the beginning.
Watch his Facebook page for Thanksgiving pie orders.
Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels
Providing Comfort and Caring Since 1926
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.
Autoworks Collision
Expert Repairs, Outstanding Service
Auto Collision Specialists Since 1995
Doboszenski & Sons, Inc.
Excavating, Earthwork, Site Development, and Crushing
Ingleside Engineering
Family Owned Since 1974, we specialize in well drilling, well sealing, agricultural irrigation, septic systems, and geothermal vertical loops.
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.
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!
Duane & Karen Schlosser
We thank you two for your support!!
Iten Funeral Services
Serving the community since 1962
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.
2024 Vendors
Adored Uganda
Jewelry and animal ornaments. Profits support the Uganda relief efforts of Adored International Ministries
Faxon Farms
100% pure maple syrup and products including maple cream, maple sugar, maple cotton candy, maple candy, maple nuts, and maple ice cream.
Jan's Beading
Beaded jewelry and more by Jan Kittok of Delano
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.
Bickerstaff Bees
Honey, raw honeycomb, pollem, & beeswax candles from Mound, MN
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.
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.
Change of Hearth
Change of Hearth upcycles each piece of decor and re-loves it into a piece you would be pleased to display in your home.
Holy Gifts
Now located in historic St. Michael's Church in St. Michael, MN. We are a small store, so please stop by to say hello and see what our selections have to offer! We are starting to stock new products and hope you enjoy the new selection of books and gifts.
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...
Wooden Flowers
Preserved live arrangements for every day of the year.