Christkindlmarkt
Opening Ceremonies
Open the weekend with an outdoor, candlelit ceremony with an appearance from the Christkindl Angel followed by a special evening dinner with live entertainment.
Welcome to Christkindlmarkt
The Opening Ceremony marks the official start of Christkindlmarkt weekend. Neighbors, families and visitors gather together at the Monastery (Ferdinand's "Castle on the Hill") to commence the beginning of the weekend.
Join us on Friday evening to welcome the holiday season in Ferdinand and share in a tradition that brings our whole community together.
Friday, Nov 20 · 6:30 PM
Monastery Immaculate Conception Crypt
An Evening of Tradition
The evening brings together the traditions that make Christkindlmarkt special - festive music, storytelling, words of welcome and community togetherness. The Christkindl Angel appears from the doors of the Crypt on the Monastery Hill during the performance enhanced by trumpeters, choir hymns, and tradition! This outdoor, candlelit opening ceremony is free and open to the public. Standing room on small hillside only. Following the ceremony, enjoy dinner with live entertainment at 7 p.m. in Monastery Immaculate Conception Dining Hall. Dinner reservations required ($45/person), purchase in advance using the QR code below.
Arrive early to find the best spot to see the Christkindl appear and officially open the markt!
A warm welcome to start the markt weekend- Traditional music and holiday festivities
- Plated dinner with live musical entertainment in the Monastery
Gallery
Special moments captured from the Opening Ceremony - the crowd, the music, the meal, and the start of a special, holiday weekend.
Scan the Code
Point your phone camera at the code below to purchase dinner tickets immediately following the opening ceremony.
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