Historical November–December 2008 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Mark your calendars and make your holiday shopping list. Wintermarkt is returning on Saturday, December 6th at Greg Freeman Park at Four Corners (corner of Des Peres & Kingsbury). Wintermarkt is a local re-imagination of a traditional German street festival, produced by the West End Arts Council.
The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The event features artists selling hand-made crafts, toys, artwork, and decorations.
There are baked goods, hot cider, hot food, and roasted chestnuts.
A blacksmith will also be exhibiting his work and holding demonstrations again throughout the day.
As you shop, enjoy musical performances. Past Wintermarkts have featured acappella groups from Washington University, choirs and muscians. Expect another fantastic music line-up.
The event takes place regardless of the weather. For more information on Wintermarkt or to sign up as an artist and have a booth, contact the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council office at 314-862-5122 or email wintermarkt@gmail.com.
The Arts Council is also looking for volunteers to help staff the event and to provide baked goods.
Original photograph caption
Christian Boxdorfer at Wintermarkt.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2008.
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Archival transcription note: Source spells muscians; preserved as printed.
Original source: SD_Times2008_11.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
