(La Porte County, IN) - An event at the La Porte County Fairgrounds and Event Center, which opened today, should help put attendees in the Christmas spirit.

 

Christkindlmarkt, featuring German style Christmas markets decorated in lights along with other attractions like horse drawn wagon rides, is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 12 p.m to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  The market returns the following Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the same times.

 

Other features of the event include German bands, food and a biergarten.  There’s also an ice skating rink and a designated area to roast S’mores, which are marshmallows between graham crackers.

 

Santa Claus along with his elves and reindeer will also make an appearance.  And, Christmas trees are also available to purchase.

 

The Christkindlmarkt is put on by Bethany Lutheran Church.  Pastor Dennis Meyer said the event is a great way for people to get away and enjoy fellowship and continue giving thanks for life's blessings big or small.

 

“We’re inviting people out to share community with each other and to enjoy each other’s company,” he said.