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Christkindlmrkt 2017: Heartwarming family event – Dec 1 & 2
A special holiday celebration dating back to 1298 in Germany will visit Front Royal the first weekend of December this year.
Steve & Maggie Sill have been organizing Christkindlmrkt in Front Royal since 2004. They enjoy bringing this bit of German history to our little town for the holiday season. It is a very magical day when our downtown gazebo area is transformed into an amazing wonderland full of food, entertainment, lights, decorations, song, magic and so much more. Great event for the whole family to enjoy!
Be sure to stop out this year. It could be the last. If you know of a group who would like to take over this loved tradition, please speak with Maggie or Steve!
December 1 Opening Night from 6pm – 7:30pm
December 2 from 10am – 4pm
Family Friendly • Alcohol Free • FREE Admission
To learn more information about Chriskindlmrkt 2017 visit: http://www.ckmfrontroyal.com
Entertainment/Activity Schedule
FRIDAY/DEC 1st
6:00 p.m. Posting of Colors/Invocation
6:10 p.m. National Anthem by Rebecca Lee Weagle & Mom Judy Strother
6:20 p.m. Ceremonial Ribbon-Cutting – Mayor Tharpe
6:30 p.m. Hallelujah Chorus (+ 1) – Silent Monks of the Shenandoah
7:00 p.m. Sheree Jennings Singing Group
7:30 onward….Preview Shopping, Visiting, Mingling, Celebrating, & Seasonal Music by Mike
SAT/DEC 2nd
10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Market is open, & jam-packed with something for everyone! Enjoy authentic German Food & NON-alcoholic Gluhwein, Hand-crafted Gifts, Music, Children’s Activities, & Face-painting by Shelly Owens & Balloon animals by Kevin.
10 – 3 p.m. Live Nativity
10 – 3 p.m. Horse & Carriage Rides
12 – 3 p.m. Paws & Claus – Children & Pet photos taken with Santa & The Mrs.
Benefits Humane Society of Warren County, Photos by Nick Crettier
12 – 3 p.m. Our Own Doodle Bug the Clown with her faithful side-kick (& one of my favorites) Go-rilla, will be available for Handshakes & Hugs!
10 – 11 – Shopping in the midst of Wonderful Seasonal Music by DJ Mike
11:00 – Magic Show with Kevin Owens
11:30 – Ventriloquist Karin Tyson & her Pet Mouse Herman
12:00 – Mustache and Beard Contest
12:30 – Guinness Book of World Records Strongman Tommy Heslep
1:00 – Silent Monks of the Shenandoah
1:30 – Sheree Jennings Singing Group
2:00 – Magic Show with Kevin Owens
2:30 – Jig ‘n’ Jive Irish Dancers
4:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Interview with Beth Waller and Steve & Maggie Sill
Christkindlmrkt 2017 – http://www.ckmfrontroyal.com
Maggie Sill, Event Coordinator, (540)622-2060 or email: maggiesill@hotmail.com
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