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Summer is just starting but the Hudson-Landberg Christkindlmarkt Committee is already working on preparations for the 3rd Hudson Christkindlmarkt. With the hardships caused by the coronavirus, it may even be more important than ever for us to celebrate the season with friends and family while supporting local artisans and businesses. 

Mark your calendars for December 11th, 12th, and 13th. We will be back with live entertainment, delicious foods, unique gifts, and all the gemütlichkeit we can muster!

Fri. 12/11  

Sat. 12/12  

Sun 12/13  

This program is supported by a grant from The Hudson Community Foundation

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This program is supported by a grant from The Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Meet our Vendors!

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Christkindlmarkt Committee & Hudson's Food Truck

Meet the volunteers behind the event as they sell mulled apple cider to warm your soul, 1/3 lb. bratwurst to fill your belly, and wool mittens to keep your fingers toasty! Proceeds fund youth exchange, scholarships, and activities with our sister city of Landsberg, Germany. 

Food Vendors

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Reinecker's Bakery

A local favorite selling warm Bavarian pretzels as well as holiday cookies, pastries, and bread. Get every baked good you need to enjoy the holiday!

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Original Strudel Factory

Our name says it all (well, most of it)! We have fresh-baked apple, cherry, cheese, and pumpkin strudel! If that is not enough for you, we also offer savories like broccoli-cheese, beef Wellington, and German sausage. Wash it down with some of our gourmet coffees, teas, mochas, and more!

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Ricky & Charlie's Country Kitchen

Sharing recipes I have from my Oma! Pfeffernüsse has a distinct flavor of white pepper and anise. The Lebkuchen bars  have that gingerbread taste...only better. The pumpernickel and rye breads always remind my mom of visiting the Chrsitkindlmarkt when she was in Germany. We will also have Mason Jar Cookie Mix - the perfect way to get even the youngest cook involved in creating memories!

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Two Branches: Totally Nuts

It wouldn't be a German Holiday market without the scent of roasted nuts wafting through the air! Stop by for a bag to eat while you stroll and come back for a supply to have at home or give as gifts! We have cinnamon roasted almonds, cashews, and pecans. Gift boxes of cinnamon roasted nuts, chocolate almonds, salted cashews, and butter toffee peanuts available!

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Great Lakes Bakery

The Christstollen is a holiday bread that legend says was made to represent the Christchild in swaddling. This yeasted cake is filled with candied orange, lemon, and citron peels as well as chopped almonds and marzipan for that extra touch! (Nut-free versions are available). Lebkuchen and other German holiday treats will also be available.  

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Bluegrass Kitchen

Treat yourself to our selection of sweet or savory crepes (German: Pfannkuchen or Palatschinke). You can also try a fresh potato pancake with applesauce or sour cream. For a taste of the Old World, try our Hunklich, a Transylvanian Saxon dessert!

Gift Vendors

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Silver Dragon

Find that special something for the special someone! We offer silver pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets and bangles. We also have a selection of handmade copper and brass jewlery.

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JDub

Handcrafted Cajons and Trejon drums made from native and exotic wood species. We offer many different styles of hand instruments for all ages and skill levels. Give the gift of music!

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Young Entrepreneur Market

YEM offers hand-crafted items created by K-12 students including but not limited to greeting cards, baked products, 3D printed ornaments, coaters, pet pillows, soap. We will have new Young Entrepreneurs every 4 hours so stop by frequently to see what the next generation is thinking up!

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Metal Meets Clay

I hand sculpt all these unique figures using paper clay and antique cans (spice, talc, automotive, mirror boxes, etc). Santas get an Old European look using hand-pulled wool or alpaca, etc. for hair, beards. Also for the holidays, are plenty of elves along with happy snowmen..(Mr. and Mrs.) looking for homes.

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Whistler's Glen

Keep toasty warm while staying fashionable with hats, scarves, and accessories from alpaca wool! Needle felted sculptures, ornaments, and wall hangings will make the perfect gift (for someone else or for yourself).  

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Yesterbear

We have handmade teddy bears, sachets, and tooth fairy bags made from previously loved quilts. You can also bring home birdhouses and bird feeders made in Ohio from 100% reclaimed barn wood and/or live edge lumber salvaged from Ohio specialty mills. For the young Buckeyes get the "O is for Ohio" picture book.

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Traditions From Germany

Imported decorations from the heart of Christmas in Germany: the Erzgebirge! These wooden nutcrackers, Christmas pyramids, incense smokers, and other decorations are handcrafted in Germany. Bring a taste of German traditions home with you!

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Heart of the Tree - Toymaker

Revisit your childhood and share the fun with these handmade wooden toys. The toymaker has toys for every budget and every child! The toys are made from native Ohio trees including oak, walnut, ash, poplar, beech, maple, and cherry. The wood is sustainably harvested and turned into beautiful heirloom-quality pieces. 

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Misch Moccs

MishMoccs are handmade leather baby moccasins intended to guide our children’s first steps and honor our veteran’s sacrifice. MishMoccs is focused on employing retired veterans and donating a percentage of profit from each sale to aid disabled veterans.

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Krampus of Cleveland

Have you been good this year?... Let's hope so! Krampus is a tradition from southern Germany and Austria who accompanies Saint Nicholas. While Saint Nicholas rewards good children, Krampus is charged with punishing the bad!

Get your picture taken and check out the cool Krampus merch!

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Morning Song Garden

Our natural products are all made with pure Ohio beeswax from Ohio beekeepers who treat their hives organically. Enjoy our Bee Balm, Lotion Bars, Lip Balm, a complete Facial Skincare line, gift sets, Men's Soap, a Baby Bee line, Olive Oil Soap, Shampoo Bars, and more! 

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Chandra's Passion

This carving technique is a rare ancient Eastern European Folk Art. Each design is hand-carved from a single piece of fallen white cedar The beauty in the design is that they are carved from one piece of wood. No glue or staples are ever used. Each piece has its own personality creating dove, hummingbird, or love birds.

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MyUsoapia

Entirely palm free for both ecological and humanitarian reasons.

  Entirely natural aesthetics provided by Mother Earth.

    Entirely essential oils, zero fragrances.

      Entirely free of synthetic dyed micas or oxides.

        Entirely chemical-free.

Experience My Usoapia!

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Juniper Creative Co

Looking for a specialized gift for that special someone? I offer custom-designed, hand-painted personalized Hudson family ornaments. You can also find personalized wooden ornaments for Hudson and neighboring cities!

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Ann's Raspberry Farm

We artfully handcraft our award-winning preserves and pickles, in small batches, from whole fruits and vegetables as we harvest - for you to enjoy! These will make perfect stocking stuffers or for entertaininig guests!

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Haas Stein Haus

What could be more German than a stein? Admire our collection of new and antique hand-painted German beer steins! Perfect for placing on your mantel, adding to a collection, or enjoying a cold beverage!

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Chocolate Moonshine

The taste of the holiday! Chocolate Moonshine Co. produces and develops luxury chocolate and fudge in Pittsburgh, PA.  All of our products are world-class luxury chocolate and award-winning with flavors like Salted Caramel Bourbon, Bananas Foster w/rum, Barrel Aged Whiskey and Black Cherry Bourbon.

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Ohio Organics & Nature

Ohio Organics & Nature's foundation is to provide organic grocer products not only healthy and safe for your family, but are also made and approved by our friendly customers. Our boutique is also pleased to offer unique, hand-crafted products made with love by local artisans.

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Gwendolyn Elizabeth

From your local shop to that special person in your life! We offer a variety of natural soaps, lotions, sugar and salt scrubs, and specialty soaps like Old World Santa and German cookie soaps. We also have Christmas bath salts and fizzies. 

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Sickels Moon Handmade

Be inspired by jewelry such as necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets made from abstract or acrylic pour paintings as well as from gemstones and other upcycled materials.

Be enchanted by handmade wood cutting boards and cutting boards with resin artwork. I learned how to make them from my grandfather, who learned from his father, who came from Germany in the early 1930s.

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Joe's Coffee

Coffee grounds and beans to make Christmas morning all the more enjoyable or give them to the "Joe"-lover in your life!

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