Connecticut - Hartford/Central

Christkindlmarkt - Christmas Market
719 North Mountain Road
Newington, CT
Phone: 860-953-8967

November 27-29, 2009

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Almost Germany! The Hartford Saengerbund (German Club) begins the Christmas season with its Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market). There will be traditional German and American Christmas music, "Kurrende Singers," many costumed events, Saengerbund Dancers, visits from the Three Wise Men, St. Nikolaus and his helper Hans Muff and much more. Vendors will be offering German imports (smokers, nutcrackers, pewter ornaments, advent calendars, linens, beer steins, etc.) and handcrafted items. Sign up for the gift raffles! Tasty homemade German specialties, such as bratwurst, leberkase, sauerkraut, soup and pastries will be served in the Kaffeestube. Time: Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Cost: Entrance fee of donation for the Newington Food Bank. Information: www.hartfordsaengerbund.org

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
265 Reverend Moody Overpass
Hartford, CT
Phone: 800-210-9900

November 13-15, 2009

More than 200 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople, including renowned artisans from Connecticut, will display and sell their handmade works. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of contemporary crafts and fine art in all mediums, including functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, furniture, home accessories, and photography. Time: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $7 with online ticket/coupon, $8 at the door, children under age 12 admitted free. Information: www.sugarloafcrafts.com.