Community Events
Christkindlmarkt Front Royal returns on December 2, 2017
Christkindlmarkt (CKM) Front Royal returns on December 2, 2017 after a 3 year hiatus with a brand-new, energized committee! CKM’s mission is, as before, to provide a FREE family-friendly, alcohol-free event in Historic Downtown Front Royal at the Village Commons. In the early years since 2004, our small family of faithful friends gathered with their “plan” in hand, & worked to transform the Caboose area into what we came to refer to as Winter Wonderland, or Front Royal’s own Brigadoon: here for one day then gone for another year.
Why should people attend Christkindlmarkt? The biggest reason is that Christkindlmarkt is all about the holiday celebrated locally. It’s local vendors, local crafts & products, local artisans, local talent, local sponsorship – right here in the middle of downtown. It’s handy to the wonderful shops of downtown, & all the activities happen right here – in the Gazebo Commons area.
Christkindlmarkt is so much more than just a holiday bazaar! It’s a great social event, where you’re likely to see strollers in period garb along Main & Chester Streets, see & hear seasonal sights & sounds, & reminisce with your friends & neighbors.
Why do we encourage people to bring their kids & pets? Besides the fact that you have a chance to preserve a memory of your child &/or pet meeting Santa, the proceeds go to help support the Humane Society of Warren County. Kids respond so wonderfully to the Humane Society message, & the more exposure we can provide for the pet adoption process, the better.
Christkindlmarkt is staffed wholly by volunteers. If you would like to be a part of this wholesome event as a sponsor, or by attending the meetings to offer your fresh & welcome ideas, assisting with restoration of “props,” the physical labor of love needed to build a “booth”, set-up on the days prior to CKM, or tear-down after the event, we will appreciate you so much!
More information is available on www.CKMfrontroyal.com, facebook, email maggiesill@hotmail.com or by calling (540) 622-2060.
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