Historical November–December 2013 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Now in its 14th year, the idea for Skinker DeBaliviere’s popular Wintermarkt came from the traditional German Christkindlmarkt.
This hearty outdoor festival features live music, delicious holiday foods & drinks, and an array of local artisans selling their hand-crafted creations – including many Skinker DeBaliviere residents.
In addition to professional jewelers, potters, woodworkers, and sculptors, you can also find novice crafters with clever new ideas. Our growing collection of young artisans sell origami Christmas cards, neckwarmers, candles and more – many of whom sell out of their items by the end of the day! Though many of us look forward to presents around the holidays, our neighborhood’s annual Wintermarkt can help give us another experience: one of tradition, hard work, and neighborly cheer. One favorite German and neighborhood tradition – for the adults – is Glühwein, a warm spicy drink popular during the winter holidays. And of course, roasted chestnuts and will be back again this year. Wintermarkt provides volunteer opportunities for students and children, too.
There are a many ways that they can contribute to the success of the event, such as by taking warm drinks to the vendors or helping keep the area tidy during the event. Wintermarkt will take place Saturday, December 7 from 11am to 4pm at Greg Freeman Park at Four Corners, Kingsbury Ave. and Des Peres Ave.
If you or your child is interested in having a booth or volunteering, contact Liz Pund, Community Engagement Coordinator, at sdcc@skinkerdebaliviere.com.
Original photograph caption
Adult and child at an earlier Wintermarkt. Individuals not separately captioned.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2013.
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Archival transcription note: Printed roasted chestnuts and will be back sentence has missing item; no invented completion.
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