In the months of May, Sept & Oct. enjoy the Downtown Chowdown in Jasper from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm E.T.

Downtown Chowdown Highlights

• Food Truck Vendors
• Music
• Family Fun Rain or Shine

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Enjoy a fall weekend in Dubois County by booking a stay at a nearby hotel or bed and breakfast. Choose from lodging options here.

For more information about Haunted Huntingburg check out their Facebook page!

Anderson Woods is going to a Hoedown for our 2023 Sips, Samples and Songs! New this year is a full Hoedown meal which includes 2 drink tickets. We’ll have a full bar, live music, square dance calling with Mel Menke, our fabulous silent auction, samples and a lot of Hoedown fun! Join us Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 5:30 to 11:00 eastern time. Silent auction items winners will be announced at 9:30! Some of our special campers are planning to attend to dance and enjoy the evening with us too! Tickets are available now for purchase at the Dubois County Visitors Center. $50.00 each (remember this includes a robust Hoedown meal and 2 drink tickets). All proceeds benefit the Anderson Woods mission to provide safe and dignified summer camp experiences to children and adults with special needs. Your support shined at our 2023 summer camp with some new programming, camp improvements, and more. Stay tuned as we share more! Right now, mark your calendars for November 11th!

Stop by the Dubois County Visitors Center to purchase tickets. You can message us with questions!

5:30-8:00 p.m. Kick off to the Opening of the “Festival of Trees” Christmas Season at the museum.  Come in this Night to vote on your favorite decorated Christmas tree.  The museum will be decorated and community tree decorators will trim their special community tree.  Free admission this evening.  Donations accepted. Voting continues till December 20, 2023.

During regular museum hours – Browse the 50,000 sq. ft. museum filled with holiday decorations. An exhibit of Christmas Trees decorated by local merchants and businesses is on display as well as exhibits of over 1,100 Santa clauses throughout the museum. Get in the holiday spirit at the Dubois County Museum!

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Christkindlmarkt Eve takes place Friday, November 17 2023, at the Monastery of Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana.

About Christkindlmarkt Eve

All who wish to experience the magic are invited to gather on the sloped, west side lawn of the majestically domed Monastery Immaculate Conception at 6:30 p.m. EST.  There, the Christkindl, or Christmas Angel, will appear (as she has done at Nuremberg, Germany’s Christkindlmarkts for over 500 years) and regale the assembled with her angelic, melodious voice.  Children will light the way as trumpeters herald in the markt, monks chant, choirs sing, and the Sisters of St. Benedict Bell Choir will perform.

This outdoor Christkindlmarkt Eve event is free and open to all who wish to live a little magic. The Sisters will be hosting their annual Monastery Baked Goods Bake Sale immediately following the 30-minute program. In the case of rain, the opening ceremony will be held inside the monastic crypt.

Parking

Parking is available on the grounds at Monastery Immaculate Conception. Ferdinand is located on State Road 162, 1/4 mile north of I-64, exit 63, one hour west of Louisville, KY and 45 minutes east of Evansville, IN.

Planning Your Trip

On Saturday and Sunday, the annual Christkindlmarkt takes over the entire town of Ferdinand. Shop 200 booths of arts and crafts and antique vendors. Also, sample the tasty German fare, or take in a musical performance.

Plenty of nearby places to stay provide a relaxing overnight visit – view a list of local hotels here.

For more information, visit FerdinandChristkindlmarkt.com.

The Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt takes place November 18-19, 2023, throughout the town of Ferdinand, Indiana.

Held the third full weekend in November annually, features over 200 lavishly decorated booths spilling over with quality hand-created items, Christmas wares, antiques, art, delicious regional food and wine, live entertainment, free concerts, free tours, and so much more.

What is Christkindlmarkt?

In Germany, Christmas wares and gifts are sold in the festival-style setting of Christkindlmarkt. During the weeks of Advent, toymakers, basket weavers, woodcarvers, candle makers, and other artisans set up booths in front of the local church, where browsers make their selections. The custom began in the 14th century and continues today in the charming “Bavarian” village of Ferdinand, Indiana.

Shopping

Handmade treasures and treats abound in over 200 stalls featuring table and wall décor, snowmen, folk art, primitives, Santas, original artwork, seasonal displays, inspirational, wood carvings, wooden signs, florals, rustic furniture, baskets, baby, herbal soaps, jewelry, scarves, purses, hats, wood crafts, quilts, candles, chocolates, gourmet fudge, jams, baked goods, cinnamon rolls, apple strudel, schnitzel, wine and much more.

Antiques Market

More than 40 booths will feature antiques, including glass, china, bisque, books, jewelry, primitives, furniture, pottery, linens, vintage, collectibles, Christmas, etc. If the warm wood tones don’t draw you in, maybe the cinnamon roasted nuts or wine surely will!

How to Become a Vendor

The Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt committee handles all vendor approvals – find details here.

How to Get Here

Ferdinand is located on State Road 162, 1/4 mile north of I-64, exit 63, in Southern Indiana’s Hill Country, one hour west of Louisville, KY and 45 minutes east of Evansville, IN. Just park and ride; shuttle service is provided for free.

Shuttles travel between the six markt sites via the Green (North) and Red (South) Routes and loop through town to other attractions and shopping venues.

Planning Your Trip

Food and snacks are available throughout the markts – you can also find great local dining options in Ferdinand and the surrounding area.

With two days of shopping, you can make an entire weekend exploring the quaint southern Indiana region. Book a bed & breakfast or a comfy hotel stay for a restful night of sleep; view a list of nearby places here.

For more information, visit FerdinandChristkindlmarkt.com.

Mark your calendars for November 25th, it will be our most unique event yet!!!

The Rooted Artisan Market: Holiday Edition features antiques, handmade, one of a kind, unique artisan items & foods. No direct selling company booths will be accepted. We love high energy vendors and overly decorated booths. If you’re a vendor with a product that fits this description, we’d love to have you.

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