Christkindlmarkt
Special Events
Beyond the vendor booths, the Christkindlmarkt comes alive with extraordinary experiences, including a special opening ceremony followed by dinner, Monastery tours, an evening concert performance and German Christmas hymns.
Opening Ceremony
Monastery Hillside
November 20
6:30 PM
The Christkindl makes an appearance on the Monastery Hill to open the markt weekend. During the candlelit ceremony, the community comes together for a special evening to tell the story of the Christkindl.
Eve Dinner
Monastery Dining Hall
November 20
7:00 PM
A festive German-inspired dinner hosted in the dining hall of the Monastery Immaculate Conception featuring local cuisine, live music, holiday cheer and community fellowship on the eve of the markt. Dinner immediately follows the opening ceremony performance. Guests attending the opening ceremony will be led to the dining hall. Ticket purchase in advance required.
Monastery Immaculate Conception Church Tours
Monastery Immaculate Conception
November 21
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Experience the beauty of the Monastery Immaculate Conception's grand church on a guided tour. Please show up at anytime during the time window listed, and a tour will be provided.
Philharmonic Concert
Monastery Immaculate Conception
November 21
7:00 PM
Enjoy Christmas music in the breathtaking Monastery Immaculate Conception church performed by members of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
Grotto Holiday Lights
Monastery Grotto
November 21
7:00 PM
Enjoy the glow of Christmas lights in a beautiful setting at the Monastery Immaculate Conception Grotto!
St. Ferdinand Catholic Mass with German Hymns
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
November 22
9:45 AM
Enjoy traditional German Hymns sung in harmony by the choir during St. Ferdinand's Catholic mass. Mass starts at 10:00 AM.
Monastery Immaculate Conception Church Tours
Monastery Immaculate Conception
November 22
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Experience the beauty of the Monastery Immaculate Conception's grand church on a guided tour. Please show up at anytime during the time window listed, and a tour will be provided.