Another successful Christkindlmarkt is in the books! Thank you to everyone who dedicated time and energy to spreading holiday cheer. This year brought new challenges, including a brand-new secondary entrance that proved just as busy as the original, but your adaptability and professionalism were outstanding and to be commended. Hats off to you all! From the bottom of my heart, I’d like to extend the sincerest of thanks on behalf of the Volunteer staff!
As we close out 2025 and look ahead to 2026, here are some highlights from this year’s festival:
- 6,499 volunteer hours contributed
- 342 volunteers supported the event
- 14 Site Supervisors
- 4 new Site Supervisor shadows
- 56 volunteers logged over 30 hours during Christkindlmarkt
- 145,552 patrons attended the 33rd annual Christkindlmarkt (up 14% from 2024)
- 21,199 Free Friday attendees
- 170+ vendors participated
- 42 new vendors joined us
- 192 Igloos rented
- 75 live music performances
Thank you for making Christkindlmarkt 2025 a success. Here’s to an even brighter 2026! Only around 200 or so days until Musikfest, but who’s counting.
