German Kristkindlmarkt

Start: Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00AM
End: Sunday, November 16, 2025 5:00PM

Experience Old World Christmas Magic at the Peoria Kristkindlmarkt! The event will be held at Expositions Gardens, 1601 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614. The event will be for two days - Saturday, November 15th from 10 am – 6pm and Sunday, November 16th from 11am – 5pm. Admission is free. This is the final year the event will be held at this location! Vendors will be on-hand until at least 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. Food and beverages will be available longer. Admission is free. Over 35 area vendors will be offering a variety of arts and crafts that are perfect for Holiday gift giving. All vendors will be indoors. There will be plenty of seating for dining and enjoying the entertainment. The Kristkindl and Santa Claus will be available handing out candy canes to the little ones. Live entertainment from 10:30am-5pm on Saturday and 11:30 am to 3:00pm on Sunday. There will be a kid’s activity area. Harmonie, the men’s club of the Peoria German American Society, will be serving food and beverages, typical of the Kristkindlmarkts will also be available for purchase: bratwurst, schnitzel, frankfurters, German potato salad, sauerkraut, glühwein, hot chocolate, hot cider, Bavarian pretzels, and German beer. Entertainment will be provided each day featuring, brass groups playing Christmas Carols, accordion players, piano players as well as Christmas Carolers, and more! Come and celebrate the Holiday Season with us! Make this an annual family tradition!