Historical November–December 2007 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Wintermarkt, a local reimagination of a German Christkindlmarkt, a traditional German festival and outdoor crafts sale, returns to Four Corners at Kingsbury and DesPeres on Saturday, December 8th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists, hand made gifts, toys, and decorations for sale. Artists include jewelers, glass blowers, photographers, and this year demonstrations by a blacksmith. Neighbors and artists are invited to participate in a number of ways. First of all, everyone is invited to attend and to shop. Artists in the neighborhood may also want to participate by having a booth. And residents are encouraged to help by donating baked good items on the morning of the event or to volunteer at the event. For information on volunteering, providing baked goods, or to reserve your booth, call the SDCC office at 314-862- 5122. Guests are encouraged to do their holiday shopping at the event while enjoying live music from many local St. Louis choirs, bell chimers, and acappella performers.
There will also be baked goods available, hot cider, gluhwein, roasted chestnuts, bratwurst, hot dogs, and more to keep shoppers energized!
In addition to all of this activity, Greatting Horse Farm will be on hand offering carriage rides through this historic neighborhood, allowing visitors a wonderful opportunity to view the beautiful architecture found throughout the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood.
This charming festival is reminiscent of the centuries old tradition in Germany, where, around the time of the holidays, artisans, bakers, and craftsmen of the villages would gather in the public square for a sale of their handiwork.
This outdoor market tradition becomes a festival, with treats to enjoy at the sale and at home.
The event takes place regardless of the weather.
The West End Arts Council is able to produce the Wintermarkt event with support and assistance from the Regional Arts Commission, Saint Louis Gast House, Parker’s Table, and Washington University. Proceeds from the event benefit the local artists and the West End Arts Council. For more information call the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council office at 314-862-5122 or Rachel Boxdorfer at 863-5691.
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Horse-drawn carriage at Wintermarkt. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2007.
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