An Olde World Christmas

Dubois County’s Olde World Christmas events are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Beginning in early November, stroll Huntingburg 4th Street and kickoff off the Christmas Season in a Victorian downtown setting. Also taking place November 5-6 is Holiday Open House in local gift shops in the town of Ferdinand! November 19-20th, you are sure to find the perfect gift items at the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, featuring 6 markt locations with over 200 lavishly booths filled with unique, handcrafted gift items, delicious treats, antiques and so much more! Enjoy the bustle of Christmas shopping around the square and throughout the city of Jasper for O’Tannenbam season. Don’t miss performances at the Jasper Arts Center and all the other special events planned during the Christmas season.

Jasper O’Tannenbaum Days

December 2-4, 2022

Discover the Charm… Enjoy holiday shopping and activities centered around the colossal Christmas Tree and throughout this quaint city.

Event highlights include:

    • Shopping in the many Downtown Jasper stores
    • Santa Claus & Carriage Rides
    • Church Bazaars & Cookie Walks
    • Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Galleries
    • Kids’ Activities & Santa at the Dubois County Museum
    • Holiday Bazaar at Cabby Gym

For more information, call the Jasper Chamber of Commerce at 812-482-6866.

 Take a horse-drawn carriage ride during O’Tannanebaum Days!
Friday, December 2, 5-8pm. December 3 & 4 from 12-3pm!

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Dubois County Museum Holiday Activities

Explore the German Heritage & Cultural Center to view the Festival of Christmas Tree exhibit beginning November 17th, featuring decorated trees throughout the 50,000 Sq. Ft. museum. See below a schedule of museum holiday activities.

  • Nov. 17: 5-7:30 Opening of Festival of Christmas Trees
  • Dec. 3: Between 9am-12pm enjoy breakfast with Santa (RSVP required)
  • Dec. 3: Christmas with Strings playing at 3pm
  • Dec. 10: Christmas Storytime at 10:30am
  • Dec 10 & 11: Cookie Walk
  • Dec 15: Christmas at the Museum, enjoy food & refreshments from 5:30-7:30pm
  • Dec. 21: Christmas Cookie Fun for Play Day from 10am-2pm

Live Holiday Performances

Rockapella,
Sat. Dec. 4th

has became one of the world’s most sophisticated, lasting and imitated vocal groups around today. The capella superstars will perform holiday classics that will sprinkle your holiday seasons with vocal magic!

Holiday Movies at The Astra

Saturday, December 3rd
Tickets available Oct. 31

Saturday, December 17th

Tickets available Nov. 7th

You won’t want to miss the ice-skate rink setup in beautiful Market Street Park, December 2 & 3. While in the area, stroll historic 4th Street to find the most unique gift ideas for your loved ones this holiday season! 

While on 4th Street, stay a bit longer to experience “A Christmas Journey” parade beginning at 6:30pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and ending at Salem United Methodist Church at 7pm with a “Starry Night” performance.

Holland, Indiana also hosts “Still Nacht” (Silent Night) on December 3rd. Enjoy festive music, the tree lighting, a lighted parade with ATVs & Golf Carts & a visit from Santa himself!

Stay With Us!

Dubois County is home to affordable hotel stays for the perfect family vacations, charming bed & breakfasts for romantic weekend getaways and unique airbnb stays!

Huntingburg Christmas Stroll – over for 2022, look back for plans in 2023!

Feel your Christmas Spirit Come Alive… Stroll Historic Downtown 4th Street in Huntingburg.  Enjoy unique specialty shops and eateries as you experience all the joys of the Holiday Season.

Event highlights include:

  • Fashion Show
  • Live Music, Caroling, Cookies & Cocoa at the Tree Lighting
  • Shopping & Dining including food trucks
  • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
  • Santa visits 4th Street
  • Special activities in stores
  • Cookies + Beer Pairings
  • Igloo Experience
  • SHOP TILL YOU DROP….stores are open until 7pm Mon-Thur. and until 9pm Friday & Saturday. Sunday, enjoy shopping Noon – 5pm!

 

FREE CARRIAGE RIDES

November 12 & 13

Featured Events

Tidings & Tinsel Fashion Show

The Huntingburg Merchants Association invites you to the Tidings & Tinsel Fashion Show. Join Bean to Sprout, Beth Carter Bridal & Formal Wear, and Firefly Boutique in welcoming this season’s latest fashion trends. Tickets can be purchased as singles or by the table. There will be cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, and fun giveaways.

Introducing your own private, heated igloo during the Christmas Stroll.  Each igloo has a small heater for your comfort, but we suggest bundling up if it’s cold. Guest capacity is 6 guests.

Your igloo experience will include a charceuterie board and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. You may bring your own food and beverages to add to the experience if you like.

Click the link above for reservation times available.

Igloo Experience

Introducing your own private, heated igloo during the Christmas Stroll in Huntingburg, Indiana. Select from two private and fully enclosed igloos, each with a unique theme. Each igloo has a small heater for your comfort, but we suggest bundling up if it’s cold. Guest capacity is 6 guests.

Reservations are available Friday through Sunday. Specific times can be found under tickets. These times are based on a maximum of 85 minute time.

Your igloo experience will include a charceuterie board and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. You may bring your own food and beverages to add to the experience if you like.

Introducing your own private, heated igloo during the Christmas Stroll.  Each igloo has a small heater for your comfort, but we suggest bundling up if it’s cold. Guest capacity is 6 guests.

Your igloo experience will include a charceuterie board and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. You may bring your own food and beverages to add to the experience if you like.

Click the link above for reservation times available.

 

Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt

November 19-20, 2022

Embrace the Traditions… Handmade treasures, primitives and antiques, delicious regional food and wines, over 200 booths in a festive setting!

Event highlights include:

  • Christkindlmarkt Eve Opening Ceremonies – Christkindl Angel Appearance  Outdoor Ceremony (Fri, Nov. 18, 6:30 pm)
  • Reindeer Reserve (Sat, Nov. 20, 11:00 am)
  • Marionette Theater
  • Black Forest Organ Grinder
  • Tours of the Monastery & Lights on the Grotto
  • Free Shuttle Service between Markt Sites
  • Glockenspiel Performances & Live Entertainment
  • Concert by Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus(Sat, Nov. 19, 7 pm)
  • Mass with German Hymns (Sun, Nov. 20, 10 am)

Click here for more information

Featured Events

Christkindlmarkt Opening Ceremony
Fri. Nov. 18 at 6:30pm

Live Glockenspiel Times
Sat. & Sun. : 11am, 12, 1pm

Monastery Tours
Sat. 10am-11:30am &  12:30-3pm
Sun. 12:30-3pm

Evansville Philharmoic, Sat. Nov. 19th

Talented members of the Evansville Philharmonic will be performing beautiful, seasonal selections and traditional Christmas carols from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST in beautiful Monastery Immaculate Conception.  A freewill offering is encouraged as admission is free.