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The Thanksgiving-weekend market on 6th Avenue combines German food booths with a vendor list that ranges from roasted nuts to handcrafted copper and woodwork.
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A German food hall and a gift-shopping list share the bill at Christkindl Markt in downtown West Bend. From November 27–29, 2026, the market offers a reason to browse for holiday treats, useful household pieces and seasonal decorations in the same visit.
The Downtown West Bend Association lists its own German food booth alongside one from Hessischer Verein in the Bier / Essen Halle. The association also lists glühwein, wine and souvenir mugs, while the Rotary Club’s beer booth lists German imports, domestic beer and soda.
For a snack or something to take home, the market’s vendor list includes German holiday cookies and baked goods from Die Tellerdame (The Plate Lady), roasted nuts from Bailey’s Bavarian Nuts and pretzels from Milwaukee Pretzel Company. Tabal Chocolate is listed with bean-to-bar chocolate and cacao products.
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The listed sellers offer more than ornaments. 4U Woodworking specializes in handcrafted pieces such as cutting boards, platters and cribbage boards, while KWK Copper lists handcrafted jewelry and gifts as well as holiday decorations. Koenig’s Creations offers chainsaw art for indoor or outdoor display.
For winter clothing and gifts, West Bend Woolen Mills lists wool blankets, hand-knit mittens and sweaters, including Merino sweaters made in Ireland. Schoemann’s Fields of Paradise lists products from its local lavender farm. These are the organizer’s vendor descriptions; individual selections can change.
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The separate downtown Christmas Parade is listed to begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, just as the market closes. It makes a possible pairing for a Sunday visit, though the parade listing does not specify a route.
Further reading: Christkindl Markt - Visit West Bend, Wisconsin ↗ · Christmas Parade - Visit West Bend, Wisconsin ↗
The organizer says some vendors may accept cash only.
Saturday runs from noon to 9:30 p.m.; Friday is an evening session and Sunday ends at 5 p.m.
For questions before visiting, call 262-338-3909.
The market is on 6th Avenue in downtown West Bend. An exact street number or entrance has not been specified; use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point. Check with Downtown West Bend for event-specific parking or access details.
Christkindl Markt ↗ · Christkindl Markt - Visit West Bend, Wisconsin ↗
It runs Friday, November 27, from 5–8 p.m.; Saturday, November 28, from noon–9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, November 29, from noon–5 p.m.
Admission terms have not been announced. Contact Downtown West Bend at 262-338-3909 if that affects your plans.
Christkindl Markt - Visit West Bend, Wisconsin ↗ · Christkindl Markt ↗
Some vendors may accept cash only, according to the organizer.
The separate parade is listed to start at 5 p.m., when the market closes. Its route has not been specified.
Christkindl Markt - Visit West Bend, Wisconsin ↗ · Christmas Parade - Visit West Bend, Wisconsin ↗
6th Avenue, downtown West Bend, WI; street address not specified.
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-10-28 against the linked sources.