Vendors
The 2026 Christkindl Markt will be lined with 60+ outdoor vendor booths filled with artisan bites, traditional Christmas market food, handmade gifts, clothing, textiles, ornaments, jewelry, and more!
READY TO EAT
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RACLETTE
Artisanal cheese company, Baked Cheese Haus, returns with their iconic Alpine-style melted Raclette served on a baguette and topped with cured meats, baby gherkins, and more.
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BRATWURST & SAUERKRAUT
Wurst Haus offers a menu of traditional grilled sausages including German style brats, spicy hot links, beef and pork smoked sausages, and currywurst all topped with warm sauerkraut.
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ROOT BEER & HOT PRETZELS
Brewery Vivant offers sweet and savory Bavarian pretzels served with homemade dips and sauces. Wash it down with their very own root beer and orange cream soda, brewed in-house.
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HOT SOUP
Warm up with Chewie Bitez's rotating menu of hearty homemade soups and stews. Clam chowder, broccoli cheddar, goulash, family recipe chili, and other daily selections served in freshly-baked bread bowls.
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CHURROS
Casa de Churros serves filled churros, churro flights, and churo sticks paired with Spanish hot chocolate dipping sauce, dulce de leche, Biscoff caramel, and more.
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CREPES
Crepes by the Lakes offers both sweet and savory crepe creations. These traditional Parisian street food delights are offered in mouthwatering varieties, with a unique Midwest twist.
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DONUTS & PRESERVES
Farmhaus Farms specializes in handcrafted baked goods and jarred preserves. Stop by for a warm donut and find a delicious jarred stocking stuffer.
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CHIMNEY CAKES
Farmhaus Farms offers both sweet and savory chimney cake creations, baked fresh and served warm with a variety of seasonal toppings and fillings.
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FRITES & KARTOFFELSPIRALEN
Using fresh house-cut potatoes, Juju Bird offers Belgian frites and Kartoffelspiralen (spiral potatoes) with various dips, condiments, and aiolis. Served in a paper cone for snacking on the go.
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PORCHETTA SANDWICHES
Porchetteria serves carved-to-order porchetta sandwiches made with Michigan farm-sourced pork placed inside a locally made sandwich roll and topped with Italian cheeses and sauces.
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SPÄTZLE & POTATO PANCAKES
Traditional Spätzle tossed with melted cheese, potato pancakes served with sour cream and apple sauce, and grilled kielbasa by Pierogies Factory.
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PIEROGIES
Pierogies Factory serves traditional Polish cuisine featuring pierogies, warm kielbasa, cabbage rolls, and sauerkraut salad.
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SCHNITZEL ON A STICK
Chicken and pork schnitzel served on a stick for snacking on the go. The Schnitzel Haus serves each skewer with kraut remoulade and lemon.
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RACLETTE ON POTATOES
Raclette by Squibb features traditional Raclette melted over a baguette or roasted potatoes. Add prosciutto, roast beef, caramelized onions, and more to this Christmas Market fan favorite.
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PRETZELS & NUTS
The Nuts Guy serves a yuletide selection of warm cinnamon-glazed almonds, cashews, and pecans along with giant Bavarian-style soft pretzels and mustard.
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SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS
Champignon Haus features traditional market-style mushrooms sautéed with onion and butter and finished with a creamy garlic sauce, then served with a crusty Brötchen. Also available are tofu schnitzel with mushroom gravy and Semmelknödel. Pair it all with a refreshing Schorle.
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WAFFLES
Visit Crepes by the Lakes to indulge in warm, handmade Belgian waffles and stroopwafels. Their Belgian waffles are served on a stick or ready to enjoy with delicious toppings.
GIFTABLE GOODS
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CANDLES & WREATHS
10 Acre Farm offers a variety of small batch candles that are clean-burning, phthalate-free, and produced without carcinogens, additives, or dyes. Evergreen holiday wreaths are also available.
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UPCYCLED WEARABLES
Known for their sweater mittens, fingerless gloves, and cloche hats, Baabaazuzu lovingly handcrafts winter accessories with 100% vintage materials, reclaimed and transformed into beautiful wearables.
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HONEY PRODUCTS
Big Bear Honey uses local honey and beeswax to create their creamed honey, infused honey, raw honey, skin care balms, and hand-poured candles. Taste their signature honey in unique flavors.
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BAGS & CLUTCHES
Using new, repurposed, and vintage fabrics, Boris Loved Natasha designs purses, pouches, and accessories. By mixing colors, textures, and patterns, they make quality items that are perfect for you or anyone on your gift list.
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PAPER STARS
Handcrafted stars constructed from an array of multi-colored paper goods that can make any space glow. Use them as Christmas lanterns, vibrant light fixtures, or festive decor.
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OLIVE WOOD GIFTS
One of a kind olive wood creations made by skilled artisans in Tunisia. Find the perfect charcuterie board, chess set, serving tray, and more.
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NOVELTY CHOCOLATES
Chocoidea offers novelty chocolates handcrafted in Germany from the highest quality Belgian chocolate, Barry Callebaut, in realistic shapes including tools and housewares.
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COFFEE CAKE
Dave's Coffee Cake offers fresh-baked, small batch coffee cakes in holiday flavors including apple, cherry, cream cheese, Bavarian cream, lemon, and more.
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COCKTAIL KITS
Give the gift of a handcrafted cocktail experience with Drift + Acre's cocktail kits, inspired by Michigan’s natural beauty and designed to create unique, flavorful drinks at home.
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EUROPEAN FAVORITES
Visit European Deli for your favorite seasonal treats. Lebkuchen, gingerbread, schaumkuss, advent calendars, and more are available at this European Christmas-inspired booth.
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CHOCOLATES & CANDIES
Farmhaus Farms offers nostalgic holiday chocolates, candies, gingerbread houses, and advent calendars. Indulge in their festive confections this season.
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HOT SAUCE
Fat Baby Hot Sauce makes a variety of vibrant hot sauces from chilis grown at their 80-year-old family farm. They are a small batch, farm-to-bottle, hot sauce company devoted to growing and sauce making.
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STOLLEN
Field & Fire artfully bakes Stollen, a traditional Christmas bread soaked in rum and dusted with sugar.
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TURKISH LAMPS & CERAMICS
Visit the Focha Store for an amazing selection of beautifully-shaped and colorful mosaic lamps and handcrafted Turkish ceramics including bowls, mugs, and ornaments are also featured.
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FUDGE & CONFECTIONS
Fudging Around offers handmade luxury confections using imported Belgian chocolate. Choose from a selection of gourmet fudge, hand-painted truffle bars, and creamy caramels.
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POTTERY HOMEGOODS
Whether it's a stein, growler, plate, cup, or bowl, Grayling Ceramics is the place for well-designed kitchenware. All of their pottery is wheel-thrown and/or slip cast at their studio in Kalamazoo, MI.
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LATIN INSPIRED WARES
Guelaguetza Designs collaborates with over 100 workshops from all over Mexico, providing a connection to culture through their authentic products. Brighten your day with a colorful array of toys, bags, ornaments, and jewelry.
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ORNAMENTS
Handmade and hand-painted holiday ornaments, each thoughtfully created with love by Heather Lane Pottery. Every piece brings a unique, artisan touch to seasonal decorating and gift-giving.
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ALL NATURAL DOG TREATS
Hound & Heeler Treat Co. creates all natural dog treats in fun shapes and sizes. Visit their booth and pick out specialty treats for your favorite pup.
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3D WOOD COASTERS & ORNAMENTS
Woodworking and laser studio specializing in uniquely-crafted and designed coasters and ornaments utilizing materials from the Great Lakes.
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POTTERY
Locally based in Grand Rapids, Jolly Ham Studio specializes in handcrafted ceramic dishes, including unique mugs and trays. Indulge in a variety of designs to transform your home.
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TURKISH TOWELS & BLANKETS
Discover Turkish towels and blankets made from 100% Turkish cotton. Woven by skilled artisans in Turkey, Lila N' Berry Inc.'s versatile, eco-friendly textiles are perfect for gifting or everyday use.
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FARM CRAFTED VINEGARS
Beautifully crafted and full of flavor, Little Long Ears Provisions' small-batch vinegars are a unique and thoughtful gift for home cooks, hosts, and culinary enthusiasts.
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ALPACA GOODS
Lucy Iburg offers handcrafted alpaca hats, mittens, ornaments, puppets, and more. Each alpaca gift is thoughtfully made and perfect for keeping warm or gifting to someone special.
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JIGSAW PUZZLES
New York Puzzle Company partners with artists to create colorful jigsaw puzzles. They manufacture all of their puzzles in the USA and offer unique, family-friendly products with an artful and nostalgic feel.
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POLISH POTTERY
Piekny Polish Pottery offers hand-decorated pottery from Boleslawiec, Poland. It’s oven safe, chip resistant, microwave and dishwasher safe, lead free, and decorated by artisans in Poland, making it both functional and beautiful.
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METAL ART
Roeda Studio features hand-painted metal art magnets, ornaments, and magnetic Christmas card holders that bring color and charm to everyday spaces. Perfect for gifting during the holidays.
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JEWELRY
Sabsies Beauty creates one-of-a-kind earrings using materials that are 18k gold-plated and rhodium plated in combination with gemstones, and polymer clay.
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SOCKS & LEG WARMERS
Warm up this season with Socks Kick. They create high-quality socks and leg warmers on authentic vintage machines in their family-owned factory in Turkey with Eco-friendly wool/cotton blends and natural yarns.
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MACARONS & CHOCOLATES
Sugar Bar creates delectable treats ready to enjoy immediately or to take home and share with friends and family. Enjoy macarons, petit cakes, cake pops, Dubai chocolates, and an assortment of holiday chocolates.
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ALPACA BLANKETS
Zion Blankets features premium alpaca blankets in Southwestern patterns and classic throw styles, combining comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
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NUTCRACKERS
The Nutcracker Haus offers traditional holiday décor and gifts sourced from Germany and Estonia, including nutcrackers, smokers, pyramids, wooden ornaments, and musical boxes. These timeless pieces make meaningful gifts and cherished seasonal keepsakes.
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WOODEN EARRINGS
The Poppy Peach creates handmade wooden earrings featuring festive holiday designs. Stop by their booth for fun seasonal and year-round accessories that also make great gifts.
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ORNAMENTS
Unique Glass Ornaments creates hand blown glass ornaments using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. Each piece is filled with unique festive charm.
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MECHANICAL WOODEN PUZZLES
Wacky Wonderworks offers mechanical wooden puzzles made in Ukraine that come to life as you build them. These puzzles are engaging, fun, and make memorable gifts for puzzle lovers.
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HATS & PURSES
Whimsy Brims features western and fedora style hats, baseball caps, beanies, gloves, purses, and more with hand burned designs using a wood burning pen. These wearable creations are one-of-a-kind.
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ALPACA ACCESSORIES
Winterborn Alpaca features handcrafted scarves, socks, beanies, mittens, wraps, and more made from premium alpaca fleece. Produced in collaboration with South American artisans, these ethically made, hypoallergenic, and eco-friendly gifts reflect traditional craftsmanship and quality.
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JEWELRY
Leah Mark Designs creates one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry inspired by nature. Discover unique, wearable works of art, thoughtfully handcrafted so no two pieces are exactly alike.
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SOAP
Goat Milk Bar Soap and Body Butter by Delger Family Farm—pop-up vendor week 1.
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TREATS
Freeze Dried Treats by Checker Pop Candy Shop—pop-up vendor week 4.
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MEAL MIXES
Deydrated One-Pot Meal Mixes by Aunty B's Pantry—pop-up vendor week 5.
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SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Shortbread Cookies by Foliage and Flour—pop-up vendor week 1 & 2.
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GLASS GIFTS
Handmade Borosilicate Glass Gifts by Touch of Glass—pop-up vendor week 3.
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WOODEN GIFTS
Handmade wooden gifts, decor, and kitchenware by DJ Designs—pop-up vendor week 4.
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CERAMICS
Handmade ceramic homegoods by Kate’s Ceramics—pop-up vendor week 5.