Kris Kringle Markt Schedule
Saturday, December 7th (3 - 9 pm)
All Kris Kringle Markt Activities will take place before and after the Tiffin Kiwanis Christmas Parade. The parade begins at 7:30 pm and will run down South Washington Street.
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Click on the underlined locations and businesses to learn more about them and to see how to get to the fun!
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High Voltage Coffee Company - A mobile coffee trailer offering coffee, hot chocolate, cider, and more! They will off all your classic favorites along with specialty drinks with a German twist!
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Molyet’s Red Truck - Photo Op📷
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Visit with Santa - The big man in red is coming to town! Santa himself will be inside Pan Yan Bookstore for everyone to tell him what's on their wish list. Browse the shelves for the perfect read or gift. There will be a volunteer inside to take photos for you and your whole family and to help capture the memories! Santa will be available inside Pan Yan before the parade from 4-6:30 pm! 📷
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Tiffin Pedal Bike Rides - Enjoy a festive ride on the Tiffin Pedal Bike as it makes its way up and down South Washington Street. Hop on and off as you please to different activities happening through the downtown district. Sponsored by: Tiffin Pedal Company
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Double D's Nuts Food Truck - Hand-crafted delicious cinnamon glazed nuts will warm you right up and leave you feeling sweet! Based out of Bluffton, OH, the Double D's Nuts crew creates glazed almonds, cashews, and pecans with a variety of flavors.
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Pine Acres Reindeer - Come see Santa's favorite antlered helpers! Live reindeer will be available for everyone to see and meet. Proudly sponsored by: The Gillmor Foundation & The Webster Foundation 📷
Salvation Army Tiffin Citadel - This lot is also dedicated to donations for the Salvation Army Tiffin Citadel. Have a good time while also doing some good! Hear the bell ringing as Lt. Jimmy and his volunteers work to fill up the kettle! There will also be an opportunity to bring hats and mittens for those in need in the community and drop them off along with canned food! Please consider bringing your donations to help others!
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Schmidt's Sausage Truck - The fleet of Sausage Trucks from Schmidt's buzz all around Columbus and beyond, including to the Kris Kringle Markt! Awarded “Best Columbus Food Truck” by the Columbus Dispatch, the truck will feature Schmidt’s favorites like the Bahama Mama and the Jumbo Cream Puff.
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Smokin Sows Mobile BBQ Food Truck - With specials such as a Bavarian meatball hoagie, beer brat with Bavarian kraut, and more themed menu options, you will not want to miss what Smokin Sows is cooking up for you during the Markt!
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Stroll down Court Street and see a wide selection vendors that will have Christmas decor, winter goods and necessities, sweet treats, and more for you to kickstart your holiday shopping!
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Evergreens at 138
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Creative Pottery
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Cherry Alley & UIS Parking Lot
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Cherry Alley Tree Farm - Stroll through the fresh Christmas tree lot and purchase one to take home for the holidays. Trees will be tagged and can be picked up anytime through Saturday at 9pm. The kiddos will also be able to make Christmas ornaments and crafts (made possible by Operation Hallmark Inc.), the perfect addition to hang on your beautiful new tree! Visit with friends from Frozen! Olaf, Sven, Anna, and Elsa will be in the Tree Lot from 4:00-4:45, 5:00-5:45, 6:15-7:00, and after the parade. Frozen characters sponsored by: The Wiser Family 📷
Tree lot made possible by:
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Seneca County Young Professionals
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Great Lakes Ace Hardware
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Molyet's Farm Market
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Darnall's Christmas Trees
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Ned & Karen Behm
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Randy & Christy Wiser
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S'mores Land - Stop by to warm up and make some S'mores in the UIS Parking Lot. While indulging in some ooey gooey goodness, enjoy visiting with Santa's helpers and take in the holiday ambiance with log benches and fire pits. Sponsored by Santa's elves in conjunction with Tiffin Parks & Recreation
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Hallmark Polar Express - sponsored by Operation Hallmark Inc. Hop on for a little train ride in front of the Ritz Theatre, FREE OF CHARGE (Saturday 12-6pm)
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The Laird Kindergarten (Located inside The Laird Building)
Bring the kiddos inside to the Laird Building to experience the Kris Kringle Markt's "Laird Kindergarten!" You and the family can warm up and enjoy all kinds of fun German themed activities! Kids can enjoy the following:
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Giant pretzel toss game, fun for all ages!
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Traditional German and Christmas themed coloring pages that will be entered into a coloring contest on Saturday. Judging will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 7th inside the Laird building! Winner will receive a certificate for some delicious Jolly's!
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Face painting from Ace of Face! Enjoy fun and free face painting designs from two talented artists. This will be located inside Relevé Barre Studio inside the Laird Building. 3 pm - 6 pm Sponsored by:
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Laird Arcade Brewery (Located inside The Laird Building)
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Masskrugstemmen Beer Stein Holding Contest - Test your strength and see who can make it the longest holding up a full stein of beer! Go head to head with other competitors and no matter how you place, you get to drink your beer! Entrance is $10 paid directly to The Laird Arcade Brewery and you get to choose your beer type. Separate men's and women's divisions. Sign up anytime on Saturday inside The L.A.B. by 3:45 pm to participate, competition will take place at 4:00 pm!
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Additional Attractions & Happenings
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Downtown Tiffin - Bavarian Photo Stand-In Photo Op 96 S. Washington Street 📷
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Deckers Furniture - Holiday Family Photo Op (3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 📷
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Tiffin Kiwanis Christmas Parade - 7:30 p.m. S. Washington Street