Live Entertainment is a huge part of the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt Experience!
​Enjoy free family entertainment that will make your whole family smile.
All weekend long from Friday, November 15 to Sunday, November 17,  a long list of live entertainment and events are scheduled to delight festival goers! 

Be sure to come early and stay late to partake in these great offerings!
Find the Christkindlmarkt Schedule of Events and Entertainment below for more details on what activities are taking place, where, and at what times. 

Christkindlmarkt Schedule of Events

All times listed are Eastern Time. 

Friday, November 15

  • 6:30 pm | Opening Ceremony  with Christkindlmarkt Angel Apperance
  • 7:00 pm | Eve Dinner at St. Gertrude Hall at Monastery Immaculate Conception, Dinner reservations required.​ Parties interested in reserving dinner tickets can call 812.367.1411, ext. 7345 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. EST.  All proceeds benefit the Sisters of St. Benedict.
Trumpeters herald in the markt, Christkindl appearance, Monastery Bell Choir, Children’s Candlelight Parade, etc., to be followed by the Sisters of St. Benedict Bake Sale & the Eve Dinner. 

Click here for Markt Site & Vendor Information

  • Saturday, November 16  | 9:00 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday, November 17  | 10:00 am to 4 pm

Located in the Forest Park High School Markt

Saturday, November 16
  • 9:00 am | Ray Major
  • 10:00 am | Hillary Cremeens
  • 11:00 am | Live Glockenspiel
  • 11:20 am | Strings, Inc.
  • Noon | Live Glockenspiel
  • 12:20 pm | Kamelian Colors
  • ​1:00 pm | Live Glockenspiel
  • 1:20 pm | Mimi Lutz
  • 2:00 pm | Anissa Bradley
  • 3:00 pm | Jeff Frankum
  • 4:00 pm | Jamison Denning
Sunday, November 17
  • 9:00 am | No Performance
  • 10:00 am | Ray Major
  • 11:00 am | Live Glockenspiel
  • 11:20 am | Strings, Inc.
  • Noon | Live Glockenspiel
  • 12:20 pm | Children's Choir
  • ​1:00 pm | Live Glockenspiel
  • 1:20 pm | Mimi Lutz
  • 2:00 pm | Jeff Frankum
  • 3:00 pm | Anissa Bradley
  • 4:00 pm |  No Performance

Melchior Marionettes presents
​"Holiday Caberet on Strings"

Located in the Forest Park High School Markt in the Auditorium

  • Saturday, November 16  | Showtimes at 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm
  • Sunday, November 17  | Showtimes at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm
Since 1952, the Melchior Marionettes have been performing throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.  Join 3rd generation of The Melchior Marionettes, Heidi, as she shares her beautifully hand-crafted marionettes once again here at the 2019 Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt. She is excited to mark the 12th year of entertaining visitors and enjoys being a part of this annual tradition.

Celebration Singers

Located at St. Ferdinand Church • 840 Maryland Street

  • Saturday, November 16  | 7:00 pm
An amazing 60 member chorus, the Celebration Singers, will be performing beautiful, seasonal selections and traditional Christmas carols on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. EST at St. Ferdinand Church.   As there is no admission to either concert, a freewill offering is encouraged.

Located in the Forest Park High School Markt at Jr. High Gym

  • Saturday, November 16  | Workshops at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, & 2:30 pm
  • Sunday, November 17  | Workshops at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, & 2:30 pm

Free Tours of the Monastery Immaculate Conception • 802 E. 10th Street

  • Saturday, November 16  |  10 am to Noon & 1 pm to 3 pm
  • Sunday, November 17  | Noon to 2 pm
  • Black Forest Organ Grinder • Both Days During Markt Hours at Ferdinand Community Center
  • Reindeer Reserve •  Sat., Nov. 16 | 10:30 am at Ferdinand Branch Library,  112 E. 16th Street
  • Visits with Santa Claus • Sat., Nov. 16 | 1 pm to 4 pm at German American Bank, 1020 Main Street
  • Lights on the Grotto •  Sat., Nov. 16 | after dusk on the grounds of the Monastery