Our 2023 locations and vendors haven’t been announced yet. Please check back later this year.
Exclusive spot for our pop-up vendors. Enjoy different vendors throughout the season.
Unique Glass Ornaments (November 25-December 24)
Mouth blown glass ornaments; hand crafted.
Amazing Light Inc (November 18 – December 24)
Handmade handwritten Christmas ornaments and souvenirs & candy sweets
Atelier Adesso (November 21 – November 24)
Contemporary handmade fashion and fine jewelry
Luv Butter LLC (November 18 -20, December 23-24)
Luv Butter specialized in vegan, plant-based butter spreads that are dairy, gluten and soy free delicacy! Our irresistibly delicious products have such a great flavor they will encourage you to explore endless Luvabilities. We will be selling plant-based butter, hot sauce, popcorn, candles and body butters.
Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm (November 18-24)
Seven chef-created, artisan hot sauces produced with peppers grown on our local farm. Each with their own heat level, flavor, and complexity.
Whimsy (November 25 – 27)
Handmade in Poland trapper and pom hats and the most cozy mittens!
Hasmonek’s Bakery (November 28 – December 1)
Hasmonek’s Bakery is a brand-new family-run bakery on the Northside of Chicago! Come stop by for gingerbread house kits, traditional holiday cookies, and other delicious pastries to get you in the holiday spirit!
Modulumi, LLC (December 2 – 8)
Inspired by Origami and built for the puzzle lover, Modulumi’s durable and waterproof flex-pieces interweave, connect, and fold with a satisfying snap.
Follow step by step instruction or build your own geometric masterpiece. LED lights are included so you can make your creations glow!
Dave’s Coffee Cake (December 9-11) Here at Dave’s Coffee Cake we put a little love into each and every cake we make, resulting in some truly amazing flavors. We are known for creating the finest coffee cakes and have devoted many years to the development of our own exclusive recipes and flavors. We have a wonderful selection of Dave’s Coffee Cakes available, and our staff is excited to give out samples and sell our cakes daily.
Happenstance Glassworks (December 12 -15)
Fused glass holiday ornaments and décor.
Gratinsta (December 16-22)
Gratinsta sells unique nature inspired sterling silver/gold plated jewelry and silk/cashmere scarfs
Delicious hot pretzels in various flavors, including traditional, and stuffed with tasty fillings. Hot cider also available.
A variety of sweet and savory treats. Bread rolls with fish, with your choice of salted or sour pickled herring, or salmon and Traditional East German desserts such as Ossi Grütze.
These puzzles are the perfect gift for Christmas! They are lots of fun to build for both children and adults alike. Start easy and complete one in minutes, or challenge yourself and take your time building!
We are dedicated to carry high quality, unique items made in Bavaria/ Germany. Handmade and artistic holiday ornaments (trees, stars, Santas, nativity scenes, animals, angels, snow men and so much more…) Engraved Bavarian Weizen Beer glasses.
We do free engravings on almost all our ornament. Visit us at www.bavarian-glass-art.com
Sausages including: Nürnberger, Frankfurter, Weißwürste, Thüringer and Currywurst. Sauerkraut, snow balls and hot & cold drinks. Nürnberger and spicy Kilometer sausages, Leberkäse (traditional sliced pork loaf), Sauerkraut, fried potatoes, potato pancakes, smoked pork loin, grilled chicken breast and hot & cold drinks.
Large assortment of fresh sweet and savory strudels and puffs.
One of the most famous Christmas stores in the world from Rothenburg/Germany, has a permanent place here in Chicago at the market. Its walk-in booth holds holiday ornaments, pyramids, nativity scenes and many, many more gifts and specialty items.
Walk-in cabin with an extensive assortment of glass ornaments.
The wood for our hand-crafted nativities and ornaments is acquired by pruning the Holy Land olive wood tree: no trees are cut down to create our products. Each piece is unique due to the individual grain of the wood from each tree as well as the woodworker’s personal style.
Sausages including: Nürnberger, Frankfurter, Weißwürste, Thüringer and Currywurst. Sauerkraut, snow balls and hot & cold drinks. Nürnberger and spicy Kilometer sausages, Leberkäse (traditional sliced pork loaf), Sauerkraut, fried potatoes, potato pancakes, smoked pork loin, grilled chicken breast and hot & cold drinks.
Giant and regular pretzels, sauerkraut, Nürnberger sausages and hot & cold drinks.
Chiya Chai, owned by Chiya Chai Café at 2770 N Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square Chicago, prides itself on its delectable house-brewed Chai menu – one of the most expansive in the world. In addition to a selection of savory pies served at its Logan Square café, Chiya Chai at Christkindlmarket Chicago offers fresh made doughnuts, curry fries and chili potatoes along with cold weather Chai favorites like Chai Apple Pie, Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Maple.
Wisconsin artisanal cheesemakers featuring our Alpine-style Raclette.
Try the iconic market beverages: Imported German hot spiced wine and beer. You need to be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages on-site.
Bratwurst, potato pancakes, Currywurst, Leberkäse, Sauerkraut, hot soups and hot & cold drinks. For more information be sure to check Traditional German Food out on Facebook!
Walk-in cabin with an extensive assortment of wildlife themed glass ornaments
Assorted roasted nuts and German Gingerbread treats.
Chocolate covered fruit, marzipan assortment, and many more sweet treats.
Original German beer steins and glasses. For more information be sure to check German Steins & Souvenirs out on Facebook!
Candles, ceramic houses in the form of popular German buildings and churches etc., paper stars, home décor, and tea-light gift items.
Bob has six certificates from The Chocolate Academy, and he is bringing his out-of-this-world Belgian Hot Chocolate, to Christkindlmarket this year! Made onsite, with homemade whipped cream, Bob combines 100% Imported Belgian dark and milk chocolate, with other fine ingredients, to create a cup of his amazing hot chocolate. Once you try it…. there is no going back! You will want more and more! Bob has also created some dee-licious products for you to take home and enjoy: Stix and Mix. They make fantastic Christmas gifts. Indulge in a cup of luxurious chocolate. Bob’s Belgian Hot Chocolate! The Best of the Best!
Wooden Wonders specializes in hand-painted nesting dolls, beautifully-carved wooden Santa Clauses, traditional wooden and glass Christmas tree ornaments, amber jewelry, delicate glass figurines and many other collectibles that represent Eastern Slavic best folk craft traditions.
Buy the official Christkindlmarket mug and merchandise and inform yourself about the Christkindlmarket.
Dr. Silkman’s is the proud maker and purveyor of the best small-batch, handmade, natural bath and body products found anywhere. The highlight of the shop is the Body Lotion Candles. What’s that? Just like it sounds! Light, melt, and apply. These amazing dual use candles are rich in vitamins A,C,E,F, and antioxidants, and are a treat for the skin from head to toe. Other goodies found in the shop include generously sized bars of natural handmade soap, organic beard care supplies, shaving gear, and much more.
Make sure to visit the Pop-Up Booth to see different vendors throughout the season!
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center (November 17)
Willkommen! Welcome! The DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, located in the heart of Lincoln Square, serves to preserve and promote German culture, heritage and language through maintaining a center consisting of a museum, art gallery, library, and language school, and organizing educational and social programming. We focus on sharing the history, traditions, and contributions of Germans and German American of both the past and today.
Stop by the pop-up booth to learn more about what we do, upcoming events, our Kinderschule program and have the chance to purchase German-Chicago t-shirts, DANK Haus mugs, Friends of DANK Haus benefits program, or enroll in a German language course!
Baked Cheese Haus (November 18 – December 4)
Baked cheese and hot honey crisp apple cider
German Grill Company (December 5 – 24)
We are selling four different types of pierogi: potato/cheese, beef, sauerkraut and sweet pierogi.
Bratwurst, potato pancakes, Currywurst, Leberkäse, Sauerkraut, hot soups and hot & cold drinks. For more information be sure to check TGF out on Facebook!
Try the iconic market beverages: Imported German hot spiced wine and beer. You need to be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages on-site.
Schnitzel, chicken sandwiches, German burgers, potato pancakes, goulash soup, French fries, hot & cold drinks.
Authentic German goods, featuring cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest, Christian Ulbricht nutcrackers and German smokers, Christmas nativity sets, pyramids, ornaments, tea light holders, and other hand carved wood crafts. Visit Fehrenbach’s online shop to see some of the cuckoo clocks they are bringing to Christkindlmarket as well as their ANRI wood figures and German beer steins.
Brightly colored wreaths, glistening bells, cherub-like angels, twinkling candles, jolly Santas, nativities and more – all carefully hand painted on durable pewter. Collectibles to last for generations and delight Christmas after Christmas. Bavarian Pewter features a number of traditional and unique pewter ornaments, all “Made in Bavaria/Germany”, to trim a Christmas tree, adorn a wreath, or accent a centerpiece. Bavarian Pewter’s enchanting Christmas ornaments embody the wonder and delight of the holiday season. Visit us at www.BavarianTradition.com.
Traditional lace products, including tablecloths, runners and doilies from Plauen, Germany.
The authentic handcrafted ornaments capture the spirit of Christmas in Bavaria and are based on traditional yuletide designs. The ornaments are available in a variety of styles and sizes and include whimsical Jumping Jacks, handcrafted clove & spice wreaths,nativities in splint boxes, and delicately carved Krampus figurines. Visit us at www.BavarianTradition.com.
Organic French Gourmet Pastries; Inspirational items and gifts, Christmas Nativity Sets & more.
The Religious Nuns and Friars of St Roger Abbey work for the poorest of the poor and all those who suffer in their heart or in their body, with no distinction of race, class, gender or creed, in the USA and in their missions overseas, through their soup kitchens, after school programs, food nutrition services to the homeless, schools, orphanages and clinics, along with care to lepers, visits to prisoners and more.
When you purchase from St Roger Abbey, you help a noble cause: which is to provide relief to physical and spiritual misery and to feed the hungry.
United Chocolate Works is all about pushing boundaries of chocolate creations. Our mission is simple: sourcing only the best quality cocoa beans and form them into truly unique and fun forms! The only limit is imagination and we have plenty of that. We love to experiment with new creations and finding new ways to create ingenious forms of chocolates that will mesmerize and surprise and bring joy to everyone. Truly singular, our chocolates both look and taste fantastic! Enjoy!
Nutcrackers, Smokers, Wooden Ornaments and Pyramids from the Erzgebirge in Germany. Our original and diverse products are deeply rooted in the tradition of our regional craftsmanship. Erzgebirge folk art has fascinated many for generations. A broad variety of our assortment of products is especially important to us. We are always trying to offer unusual products from smaller manufacturers.
Purchase our handmade products now from Saxony! Visit our store: www.nutcrackerland-Chicago.com
Hand-painted Polish pottery from Boleslawiec Poland and Austrian imports including nativity scenes in miniature boxes, Christmas, Winter and Summer ornaments, as well as Swarovski crystal gift items.
Pook is simply the world’s warmest, most unique and truly, most fashionable winter apparel around. From the runways of Milan to the pizza houses of Illinois, you want to be seen wearing Pook.
SaraBoo Creek’s original ornament designs are all artisan made in Illinois and may be personalized for free on site!
Chicago Teahouse brings you a perfect tea collection for this holiday season. Our booth is filled with Christmas teas along with tea gifts ready for you put it under the tree. Have a tea question? We are happy to help on your tea journey. We are locally owned and operated by female tea sommelier.
BearHands & Buddies has been in business for 17 years manufacturing a unique line of animal themed mittens, hats & scarves that are popular with kids & adults alike. We sell to many different stores, national parks and zoos but we love participating in retail markets during the holiday season, especially the Christkindlmarket, which is our favorite! Our paw shaped, Thinsulate lined mittens are super warm and are both fun & functional as you are able to take your hands out without removing the mittens. They are available in a rainbow of fleece colors and cozy faux fur designs in sizes ranging from infant to adult L. Accompanying the mittens are our buddy scarves and hats. These products incorporate a plush toy so kids can stay warm in a fun way, giving their plush buddy a ride, while leaving their hands free to play. Additionally, we carry an assortment of animal themed plush toys, kids apparel and accessories that make great holiday gifts.
Pure Honey – natural and healthy – from Germany and all over Europe. Honey infused with Raspberry, Elderberry, Ginger, Jalapeño, Strawberry, Cinnamon and more…Body Care with Honey and Beeswax.
Honey Candy and natural Beeswax Candles. We can’t wait to welcome you at our honey booth or visit us at www.honeyshop24.com.
Do you love animals and mystical creatures?
Are you looking for a unique gift for somebody who does?
We are happy to present you a collection of hand-crafted animal figurines of all kinds, as well as dragons, fairies and gargoyles, to name a few.
From small whimsical stick pencil sitters, animal shaped key rings and incense smoking dragons to impressive carved sculptures of moose, wolves and much more, everybody can find a favorite gift at our booth.
Originally based in Germany, we started with a little pottery in Leipzig. Personal contacts to artisans and little craft workshops in other countries gave us the opportunity to develop a network that now allows us to offer unique hand-made crafts made after our own design.
Besides all the animal themed gifts we also carry handcrafted wooden decorative items from the Black Forest area in Germany; you will find a selection of attractive accessories for your home and pretty Christmas decorations.
Tea, silver jewelry, silk and pashmina scarves, mountain goat wool jackets and sweaters, and many more beautifully handcrafted gifts from Nepal and the Himalayas.
“From our Famliy to Yours”… Handblown and handpainted ornaments from Lauscha, Germany.
Peruvian jewelry, scarves, hats and holiday gift items.
Hand-painted mouth-blown ornaments from Poland and unique holiday gifts from abroad.
Leather purses, backpacks and bamboo jewelry. Handmade Alpaca wool sweaters, ponchos, scarves, gloves, and hats.
Beautiful, hand-woven alpaca scarves, shawls, socks, and plush, handmade stuffed animals. Founded by Canadian designers, they work with a single Ecuadorian family and a Peruvian women’s cooperative to produce beautiful winter accessories.
The authentic handcrafted ornaments capture the spirit of Christmas in Bavaria and the Erzgebirge and are based on traditional yuletide designs. The ornaments are available in a variety of styles and sizes and include whimsical figurines, hand painted woodned ornaments, stocking stuffers and delicately carved wood figurines. Items can be used as tealight holders, advent calendars or stocking stuffers. There is also a variety of wooden hanging pyramides and straw angels that can be used as Christmas tree toppers. Visit us at www.BavarianTradition.com.
We carry a variety of hand crafted gifts which include woven scarves, wool shawls, pashminas, hand painted ornaments, and spiritual artifacts. These items were created by village artesans from all over India.
Assortment of roasted nuts, gingerbread, and German cookies. A huge assortment of German chocolates & candy, Stollen (traditional German holiday cake), popcorn and cotton candy.
Indoor seating & exclusive receptions area.
Try the iconic market beverages: Imported German hot spiced wine and beer. You need to be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages on-site.
Washington St. will be closed on weekends. Food Tucks will be on Washington St., every Sat. & Sun. from Nov. 19 – Dec. 18:
Boxcar Betty’s Chicago
Award winning high end fried chicken sandwiches using the best chicken and locally sourced ingredients.
Caseras Sabor Real
Tacos, taco dinner, burrito, quesadilla, torta, vegetarian taco, smoothies, corn in a cup, horchata
ChiBoys
Chicago’s 1st t-shirt truck. We have t-shirts, hats, socks, hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts and joggers.
Decadent Flavor
Dessert truck serving hot/fresh mini donuts, funnel cakes, fried oreos and hot beverages.
All Belgium
Authentic Belgian waffles with a variety of toppings
Saucy Kat Food Truck – Gourmet Italian
Saucy Kat Gourmet Italina Food Truck, featured on the food network show “Me or the Menu” and “Masterchef Legends” serves authentic Italian meals from scratch such as pastas, meatball subs, sausage & their famous Italian beefs served “Kat’s Way” or “Nate’s Way”
