Historical November–December 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Wintermarkt, an outdoor arts and crafts fair sponsored for the fourth year in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood, returns Saturday, December 4th, 1:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Greg Freeman Park at Four Corners (the intersection of Kingsbury and Des Peres Boulevard. Guests will stroll outdoors among booths set up by participating artists and craftsmen. Potters, glass blowers, photographers, jewelers, and many others will offer their finest wares. Neighborhood bakers will present fine food products from their ovens, both for snacking that day or for gifting further into the holiday season. Roast chestnuts, hot dogs, hot beverages and other goodies will be offered. Musical entertainment features area choirs, a hand bell group, a capella performers from Washington University and more Individual craftsmen will demonstrate their skills. Horse-drawn carriage rides can be purchased through the neighborhood. Come and share a creative afternoon of merriment and anticipation in the finest European tradition.
The festivities continue no matter what the weather; if it’s really cold, wear your boots and mittens and sample some spiced cider or gluhwein. Last year, over thirty-five vendors afforded shoppers a wide variety of hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind gift items. Many are returning for their second or third year! Organized by members of the West End Arts Council, the event is funded in part by a grant from the Regional Arts Commission. Funds raised help underwrite programming for the community throughout the year. So don’t miss out — visit this beautiful neighborhood, get in the holiday mood and be prepared for upcoming festivities.
Call for Artists
The West End Arts Council invites you to participate in the fourth annual West End Arts Council Wintermarkt on Saturday, December 4, 2004 from 11 am until 4 p.m. Wintermarkt is held in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood at the corner of Kingsbury and Des Peres (a public square).
We seek artists (including crafters) to sell their works at this outdoor arts and crafts fair. Last year we had ceramicists, candle makers, jewelry makers, glass artists, a doll maker, gardeninspired accessories, handmade purses, musicians, wax ornaments, beeswax products, and more.
In keeping with European tradition, the event will be held outdoors.
We will also feature a bonfire.
We also are looking for donated baked goods for our bake sale.
The West End Arts Council will offer an array of homemade baked goods, along with hot drinks, hot dogs, and roasted chestnuts for sale.
If you would be interested in participating, please register by November 26th. Artists will be required to supply their own table and chairs. For more information about the artists’ sale, to register, or for donating baked goods, contact Laure Porterfield at 862-5122 or at skinkerd@stlouis.missouri.org.
Original photograph caption
Earlier Wintermarkt outdoors at Greg Freeman Park. Photographer not credited; descriptive caption based on article context, not asserted 2004 event already held.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2004.
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Archival transcription note: Opening time printed1:00a.m. on front,10:00a.m. in calendar and11a.m. in artist call; all original variants retained.
Original source: SD_Times2004_11.pdf, printed page(s) 1, 6; PDF page(s) 1, 6.
