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The popular annual holiday market will return to the SteelStacks campus beginning Fri., Nov. 19 through Sun., Dec. 19, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 Tickets to\u00a0Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem<\/a>\u00a0presented by Univest Financial\u00ae will go on sale beginning\u00a0Mon., Nov. 1, 2021<\/strong>. The holiday tradition will return for its 29th year beginning\u00a0Fri., Nov. 19<\/strong>\u00a0and will run for five weekends through\u00a0Sun., Dec. 19<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to be part of the Christmas City\u2019s rich holiday heritage,\u201d Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest said. \u201cChristkindlmarkt is just one of the many traditions that attract visitors to the Lehigh Valley region each year. We have been fortunate to receive a tremendous amount of support from our community. This is the perfect opportunity to come out and support the artists, crafters, retailers and vendors who rely on the busy holiday shopping season.\u201d<\/p>\n Christkindlmarkt, named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY\u2019s 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice competition, is known for its unique holiday shopping experience featuring dozens of artisans offering thousands of unique, handmade gifts and holiday items, including the premier German ornament manufacturer K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt.<\/p>\n \u201cUnivest Financial is excited to again serve as presenting sponsor of Christkindlmarkt,\u201d said Annette D. Szygiel, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at Univest Financial. \u201cWhile we all continue to navigate uncertainty, Univest Financial remains dedicated to supporting the local communities we serve. This annual event provides a great opportunity to support local artisans and small businesses at a time they need it more than ever while also providing a favorite Christmas City tradition for families. Thanks to ArtsQuest for their dedication to safely bringing the community together in support of the arts in the Lehigh Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n Retailers will include Bethlehem\u2019s own\u00a0Donegal Square<\/a>\u00a0and the Christmas Shoppe by\u00a0Domaci<\/a>. Shoppers can sip on their favorite seasonal offerings from\u00a0Franklin Hill Vineyards<\/a>,\u00a0Eight Oaks Farm Distillery<\/a>,\u00a0Social Still<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Vynecrest<\/a>. Visitors can feast from an array of seasonal eats like strudel, German bratwurst and German roasted almonds. Bring the whole family to visit with St. Nicholas or stop by the Crayola Creativity Station to make beautiful holiday-themed crafts. Enjoy the sounds of the season with live entertainment from a wide range of Lehigh Valley performers, from Corinne Mammana, Kendal Conrad and Seth Witcher to the Olde Towne Carolers, South Side Brass and area high school and university bands and choirs.<\/p>\n The market will run Fri. \u2013 Sun. the first two weeks (Nov. 19 \u2013 21, 26-28) and then Thurs. \u2013 Sun. the last three weeks (Dec. 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19). Hours of operation will be\u00a010 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m. Thurs. and Sun.<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a010 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.<\/strong>\u00a0Thanks to the generosity of ArtsQuest\u2019s partner\u00a0T-Mobile<\/a>, all fees will be waived, and entry will be free from 6 \u2013 8 p.m. on Fridays.<\/p>\n Tickets to the first two weeks of Christkindlmarkt will be available on\u00a0ChristmasCity.org<\/a>\u00a0beginning\u00a0Mon., Nov. 1<\/strong>\u00a0or through the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610.332.3378. Passes for the remainder of the dates will be available after Thanksgiving. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit\u00a0artsquest.org\/safety<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The popular annual holiday market will return to the SteelStacks campus beginning Fri., Nov. 19 through Sun., Dec. 19, 2021. BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 Tickets to\u00a0Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem\u00a0presented by Univest Financial\u00ae … Continue reading CHRISTKINDLMARKT PASSES TO GO ON SALE IN NOVEMBER<\/span>
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\nArtsQuest Director of Communications
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