Christkindlmarkt, the popular holiday market that takes place in Bethlehem each year, will return for its 28th year with an all-new outdoor format featuring 60 artisans and vendors per weekend, as well as food and dining options.

From fine art photos of the Christmas City to handmade Moravian glass stars, Christkindlmarkt will offer a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that focuses on handmade gifts crafted by local and regional artisans, as well as holiday décor and collectibles offered by some of the region’s top Christmas vendors. Artisans appearing at the market in October will feature autumn-themed gifts and home décor, while merchants taking part in November will offer a variety of fine art, gifts and collectibles perfect for the winter holidays.

Germany’s Käthe Wohlfahrt, one of Christkindlmarkt’s main attractions, will be on hand for all eight weeks, marking its 21st straight year at the event. The company offers more than 2,000 products, making it a popular destination for patrons.

Also joining Christkindlmarkt are local favorites such as Domaci, Donegal Square & McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Eight Oaks Farm Distillery. While many artisans and vendors will be in attendance all eight weeks, participating vendors will change regularly, offering patrons a different experience every weekend.

For 2020, gone are the four large tents on SteelStacks’ PNC Plaza and in is a spacious, new layout highlighted by artisans and artists’ huts spread across the SteelStacks campus, coupled with the unique holiday décor and lighting of Rileighs Outdoor Décor.

The market will be open Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 8-Nov. 29 (closed Thanksgiving). Tickets for the first two weekends are now available to the public. Tickets for weekends three and four will go on sale 10 a.m. Oct. 12. Additional on-sale dates will be announced soon. For the safety of all patrons, staff and volunteers, Christkindlmarkt will not sell “any-day” general admission tickets for 2020. Instead, patrons must purchase admission tickets in advance for the date and time they wish to attend the market. Tickets are being sold for designated admission times starting every half-hour to reduce lines and wait times, as well as help ArtsQuest staff and volunteers ensure safe, smooth flow into and through the event.

Patrons are expected to wear their personal protection masks and face coverings unless they are eating and drinking; all city and state social distancing and COVID-19 safety regulations will be in effect.

For more information, opening and closing times, cost and tickets, visit christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt.