Antiques Galore at Christkindlmarkt

Ferdinand– Christkindlmarkts began in Germany in the 14th Century.  Artisans would display their wares in the churchyard in the weeks leading up to Christmas.  While antiques were probably not a feature of those first Christkindlmarkts, the Tri-County YMCA at 131 East 16th Street in Ferdinand will provide a treasure trove of wonderful antiques, primitives, food, and wine.

The Antiques Markt will take place in conjunction with Ferdinand’s 25th annual Christkindlmarkt, Nov. 19-20, 2022.  Available for purchase will be china, glassware, kitchen collectibles, linens, jewelry, antique Christmas collectibles, antique furniture, tools, primitives, old store items, early baskets, wooden ware, tin, iron, old toys, decorated stoneware, old paint folk art, early textiles, fine art, and pottery.  Winzerwald, Hunter’s Ridge, Pepper’s Ridge and Carousel Wineries will also display at the Antiques Markt where they will offer wine sampling and sell their delicious wines by the bottle or case.  Schnitzelbank Catering will be serving their delicious German fare.  The smell of cinnamon roasted nuts will once again fill the air with samples and bags of freshly roasted almonds and pecans for sale. You can find the schedule here. 

Christkindlmarkt hours are Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST and Sunday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Free admission and shuttle service provided to the other five markt sites.

Ferdinand, Indiana, is located on Indiana State Road 162, one mile north of I-64, at Exit 63, 45 minutes east of Evansville, Indiana and one hour west of Louisville, Kentucky.  For more information and/or hotel accommodations, contact 1-800-968-4578.