Class Information

Join Lori in an informative and delicious time, learning about the benefits and other properties of several common herbs. Each participant will have the opportunity to create their own blend, using several herbs that Lori will provide. Finally, enjoy a Tea Party, with several of Lori’s Ladies of Literature teas, and tasty treats specially selected for the occasion. Teacups and tableware will be provided by Traditional Arts Today, but if you have a special cup that you would like to bring, and maybe share a store about, please feel free to do so.

This class takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET. The fee is $40. Advanced registration is required.

Topics Covered

• History of certain herbs
• Benefits and possible side effects of herbs and herbal remedies
• The characteristics of herbs and other tea ingredients

About the Instructor

Lori Austin has had a love affair with tea that started when she was a young teenager. Over the years, she experimented with blending herbs to make a variety of herbal teas. Last Spring, she turned this love into a small business, Holland Girl Farm, and has gone from making teas to give to friends and family as gifts, to provide them to the local community through farmer’s markets, and now Traditional Arts Today. Lori has completed herbal courses, such as The Home Herb School and Making Herbal Preparations 101 presented by the Herbal Academy. She has also completed hours of research on herbs, herbal medicinals, and essential oils, although her main interest has remained in herbal teas and the benefits they can bring to our body, mind, and spirit.

Haunted Huntingburg Blues Festival takes place Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Market Street Park in Huntingburg, Indiana.

About Haunted Huntingburg

Premier bourbon, spirits, craft beer, and wine are available for sampling and purchase. Grab a glass and kick back while you listen to outstanding blues music throughout the day. A limited amount of tickets are available for the VIP Lounge, upgrading you to no drink lines, appetizers and snacks, specialty cocktails, and upscale seating.

Food trucks will be onsite to keep you filled with delicious fare. Browse the offerings from talented artisan vendors, too.

Bringing the kids? The Kids Zone provides hours of entertainment and fall fun.

Admission

Tickets are available for purchase at the gate.

Plan Your Trip

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, click here.

The Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt originally scheduled for  November 21-22, 2020, has been canceled.

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 of 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.

Let downtown Jasper’s colossal Christmas tree welcome you to the Jasper O’ Tannenbaum Days celebration. Visit each store to see talented artists and artisans demonstrate their skills of wood-carving, pottery, quilting, and butter-churning.

Enjoy unique shopping, carolers, visits with Santa, carriage rides, special performances and tours of historic sites including the magnificent St. Joseph Church, an 1880 Romanesque, old world-style church listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Event highlights include:

• Artist and Artisan Demonstrations in many stores
• Santa Claus and Carriage Rides
• Church Bazaars and Cookie Walks
• St. Joseph Church Tour
• Krempp Gallery Exhibit of Local Artists
• Kids’ Activities and Santa at the Dubois County Museum
• Jingle Bell Jog at Riverwalk
• Christmas Craft Show at Jasper High School
• Holiday Bazaar – Cabby Gym
• Story Time with Santa

A Christmas Journey: Annual Candlelit Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2020, beginning at 6:30 pm ET.

Meet inside St Mary’s Church for Christmas Caroling with the Jr/High School church choir or at the Huntingburg City Office with the Latino choir: Grupo Guanaco. Then, follow the Christmas Star along 4th Street, with Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in “Old Betsy,” and the SHS Band, walk by candlelight to Salem United Church of Christ. Once at Salem Church, experience a Starry Night in Bethlehem with interactive marketplace characters, crafts, and talking with Mary and Joseph in the stable with Baby Jesus.

Don’t forget to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole.

This is a free event to the community, family and children are encouraged to come. The City of Huntingburg Transit will provide free transportation back to St. Mary’s Church from Salem 7:00 – 8:15 pm.