Over 40 vendors to be at ‘Christkindlmarkt’

WEST CHESTER >> The Chester County Art Association welcomes families and people of all ages to experience holiday magic this December as the organization holds its third annual Christkindlmarkt, Dec. 2-3.

This holiday market will feature 45 stallholders offering individually handcrafted and locally designed products. The event is free to the public and held at the Chester County Art Association located at 100 N. Bradford Ave. West Chester.

“We are thrilled to ring in the holiday season with our friends and neighbors with the return of our Christkindlmarkt,” notes Caitlin LaPorte, director of the Chester County Art Association. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than to open our doors to the greater West Chester community during this fun, family-friendly weekend.”

Guests who attend will be able to shop locally this season and support artists while doing it. Vendors, who will be located outside of the Chester County Art Association as well as indoors in galleries and studio spaces, will sell art, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, food, and much more. Additionally, guests will be able to purchase gourmet chocolates, soaps, candles, and fresh cocktail mixes. Food trucks will be featured during both days, serving holiday favorites. Holiday tunes will fill the air, featuring live music by The Lenape Brass Ensemble, and Dub C Swing, plus guests can make a sweet treat at the market’s s’mores roasting station on Friday, Dec. 2.

Chester County Art Association’s ShopArt Gift Store will be open during the market, featuring the work of over a dozen local and regional artists.

The Christkindlmarkt will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 2, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 3. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.chestercountyarts.org/events.html.