Celebrating Our 5th Year!
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.
2023 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.
Buffalo Community Orchestra
This string ensemble from the Buffalo Community Orchestra returns!
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.
Bells of the Lakes
Bells of the Lakes is a community handbell ensemble representing the Twin Cities of Minnesota and is directed by William H. Mathis, a nationally known conductor and arranger of handbell and choral music.
Plymouth Concert Band - Flute Choir
Flute ensemble from the Plymouth Concert Band
Westwind Big Band
The Westwind Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble formed by members of the Hopkins Westwind Concert Band.
2023 Sponsors
21st Century Bank
Your hometown bank in Loretto
Core Income Advisors
We partner with advisors to deliver confidence in retirement.
Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels
Providing Comfort and Caring Since 1926
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!
Doboszenski & Sons, Inc.
Excavating, Earthwork, Site Development, and Crushing
Iten Funeral Services
Serving the community since 1962
Raymond James
Wealth Management, Corporations & Institutions, Commentary & Insights, Advisor Opportunities, and more
BestTaxPro
IRS Tax Problems?
Get Help From A Team Of Former IRS Agents & Tax Experts
Duane & Karen Schlosser
We thank you two for your support!!
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.
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.
2023 Vendors
Adored Uganda
Jewelry and animal ornaments. Profits support the Uganda relief efforts of Adored International Ministries
Crowcreek Beads
Beautiful beading including Christmas ornaments
Holy Gifts
Located in historic downtown Maple Lake, 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.
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.
Sweet Treats
try their freeze dried candy!
Artisan Pens & Christmas Trimmings
Meet Mike Green and see his collection of artisan pens and browse items from Vintage on Bridge in Delano
Faxon Farms
100% pure maple syrup and products including maple cream, maple sugar, maple cotton candy, maple candy, maple nuts, and maple ice cream.
Norwex
Effective, safe and sustainable, our products deliver solutions for healthier homes, healthier families and a healthier world.
Pippin & Pale Candle Co.
Pippin & Pale supports the Simpson Shelter, a 24/7 shelter in place for men and women experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis
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.
Bickerstaff Bees
Honey, raw honeycomb, pollem, & beeswax candles from Mound, MN
HandmaidArt
Handmade religious art by Renee Hickman
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...
Studio 12
Knitted hats, scarves, cowls and shawls
Fabric baby quilts, lovies, eye glass cases and tote bags
Plus much more!
Wooden Flowers
Preserved live arrangements for every day of the year.
