Lake Minnetonka Magazine... Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt

Check out the November 2013 issue of Lake Minnetonka Magazine... Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt = nice article!

Lake Minnetonka Magazine Nov 2013 Christkindslmarkt Article

Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt seeking volunteers

We're seeking additional volunteers for the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt Nov 29-Dec 1, 2013.  We need some volunteers to greet festival goer's (it's a Free Event), hand out Gift Bags, photographers, parade helpers (for Friday Nov 29 at 10:00 AM) and also the night time Lighted Lantern Parade (Friday Evening), helpers at the NorthPole Trolley ticket booth and a few more.

If you would like to help in two hour shifts or so, please let us know!
Please go to our website to send email to organizer:  
Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt

or to our facebook page:
www.facebook.com/excelsiorchristmas

Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt Exciting Vendors Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2013

Exciting vendor participation this year. Many returning vendors plus some new ones, including Baltic Imports. Nice variety of unique gifts, Made in Minnesota wares, artisian, handmade, food gifts, alpaca wool clothing,  plus food and beverage vendor trucks. NorthPole trolley will be operating all three days so you can take a ride with Santa!

Make plans now to visit Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2013.

Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt German Christmas Festival on Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving Weekend Christmas Extravaganza -- Enchanting Holiday Experience

The Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is hosting their 8th annual Festival.
Where: A new location this year; in the East Municipal Lot behind Excelsior Brewery.
When: Thanksgiving weekend beginning Friday,Nov. 29th, 30th,& Dec.1st.
Hours: Friday 10:00am to 7:00 pm beer garden and music continues till 10pm
Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm beer garden and music continues till 10pm
Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm

We begin at 10:00a.m. Friday November 29th, with the
Christkindlsmarkt Parade down Water Street.
The parade is led by our Christmas Angel Ellen Hunt, Santa Claus,
the Royals of Spielmannszug, the Minnetonka High School Choir,
Excelsior Town crier Darel Liepold, Mayors of local towns,
plus Santa's Elves, Knight Family Farms Horse & Buggy, plus other dignitaries and Excelsiorites.
The Market officially is open as Santa and the Christmas Angel cut the ribbon,
featuring gifts ranging from modern to vintage to traditional German.

Throughout the three days we have a full schedule of local musical talents
including demonstrations.
We have a new addition; "Kinder World" with puppet show, jugglers, local authors reading traditional Christmas stories.
The Boy Scouts will be selling their traditional wreaths and swags.
The Northpole Trolley has Santa Claus on board operating all hours of the Market.
Saturday Santa's live Reindeer arrive on Saturday
and we have the favorite Alpacas who talk to you.

The Festival has continued as the original open air market featuring
German Christmas Food traditions including Grilled Sausage, Roasted almonds, Sweet & Savory Strudels,
Kindercocoa, Gluhwein 'hot mulled wine', gingerbread, cakes and cupcakes, candies,
hot cider, and other delicacies.

Friday evening at 5:30pm make way for the Children's Lighted Lantern Parade
on Water Street
all children are invited and welcome.
Santa, the Christmas Angel, and other dignataries will join us.

Saturday We have Breakfast with Santa at the Masonic Hall situated next
to the Christkindls site from 7-10:30
the market officially opens at 10:00 am
many entertainers are scheduled including The Chaska Community Choir.

Sunday the Market opens at 11:00 am
The Arbor Bells group, will be first on the music schedule come and enjoy.
3:00pm the festival will close with The Sound's of Praise Children's Choir
from the Woodale Church.

For more information about the Christkindlsmarkt please contact
Myrle Mackenzie 952-292-8898, Rick Meyer 612-750-6917
or visit www.ExcelsiorChristmas.com



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Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt Thanksgiving weekend!

The organizers of Excelsior Flea Market are preparing for the 3 day festival on Nov 29 through Dec 1' 2013 in downtown Excelsior!  We have lined up some extraordinary vendors and activities for the entire family.
Check us out on facebook or our webpage!
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Thanks to all vendors and shoppers of the 2013 Excelsior Flea Market!

Thanks to all Excelsior Flea Market vendors and shoppers for a fun 2013 season!

Follow us on facebook
www.facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket

Flea Market will be open Saturday, Sept 7, 2013.
Vendors should arrive at 6 am to set up. Enter Excelsior via Lake Street from Maynard's to avoid possible traffic from Apple Day race beginning on Water Street near George Street. Follow Lake Street to flea market entrance just past Haskell's and the Port of Excelsior. Vendor spaces will be approx 10x10. We will have the spaces marked off and will assign based on first come, first serve basis. Hours are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (or as late as 5:00 pm, to coincide with Apple Day street vendors). Vendor space is $25 for each 10x10 space. 10 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331. contact myrlemac@aol.com with questions.   
SEE YOU NEXT SATURDAY !!