Today is the official kickoff of the 2023 Christkindlmarkt at Buffalo’s Hofbräuhaus. The spirited market has become a staple of the WNY holiday scene, with 26 vendors selling their goods at the traditional European Holiday Market.
This is the third year that Christkindlmarkt will commence (Fridays – Sundays). Starting at noon today, visitors to the market will find vendors, artisans, horse drawn wagon rides (see dates and times below), a beer barrel Christmas tree lighting, local choirs, and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Plus, per usual, Hofbräuhaus will celebrate its own German holiday traditions, with plenty to eat and drink. This year’s abundant merriment (see full schedule) will benefit Hope Rises.
Join the parade every Friday and Saturday night for the Beer Barrel Tree Lighting Processional and Feuerzangenbowle Ceremony.
“Stop by the Hofbräuhaus Buffalo hut to try our Haus-made Baumstriezel! Also known as Kürtőskalács or chimney cakes, these traditional pastries are wrapped around a wooden cone and slowly turned over an open fire. They will then be brushed in melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar, crushed candy canes, or sprinkles!”
The annual Christkindlmarkt @ Hofbräuhaus is free to attend, and open to all ages.
^ Enjoy FREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at the 2023 Christkindlmarkt with the ZAM Yohe Draft Horses! Tickets or reservations for Horse Drawn Wagon rides are not needed. Please look for the sign in front of the Biergarten to line up for your free ride.
Horse Drawn Wagon Ride schedule:
- Sunday, November 26th 12-3
- Sunday, December 3rd 12-3
- Sunday, December 10th 2-5
- Sunday, December 17th 12-3
Harmonic Edge Quartet Outdoor Caroling
- Saturday, November 25th 2-4
- Saturday, December 2nd 2-4
- Sunday, December 10th 2-4
- Saturday, December 16th 2-4
Market days and hours are as follows:
Week 1
Friday November 24th 12-8
Saturday November 25th 12-8
Sunday November 26th 12-5
Week 2
Friday December 1st 4-8
Saturday December 2nd 12-8
Sunday December 3rd 12-5
Week 3
Friday December 8th 4-8
Saturday December 9th 12-8
Sunday December 10th 12-5
Week 4
Friday December 15th 4-8
Saturday December 16th 12-8
Sunday December 17th 12-5
For more information on the market, a list of vendors, and dates and time, click here.