
Vendors
Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of an authentic European Christmas Market while supporting our local crafters and artisans selling unique, handmade holiday gifts and delicious European and festive foods!
2023 Vendors
Ak’s Homemade Treats
We sell a variety of different baked goods, from donuts, baklava, infusion jars and a variety of different hot chocolate bombs and Crackable candy kits over the holiday season. We sell at a variety of different event through out the year including 6 different famers markets during the summer.
Products Include:
Baklava, Cake Donuts, Raised Donuts, Hot chocolate bombs – 6 different options, Crackable Chocolates filled with candy, and Infusion Jars – 6 different options.
Au Petit chalet
Au Petit chalet brings a fun Swiss tradition called the Raclette to the European Christmas Market. Raclette is a traditional Swiss dish, also popular in other Alpine countries. Raclette comes from the French word that means “to scrape” and refers to both the type of cheese and the traditional Swiss dish it is served with.
Products Include:
Melted raclette cheese over potatoes and cornichons, with charcuterie or without it for a vegetarian option. We also serve a variety of flavored milk steamers, such as vanilla, chai, chocopop and more! We make our drinks with real milk for creaminess and authenticity.
Beeper Bébé
Toys and plushies handcrafted from secondhand stuff with whimsy, vibrant colors and happy details. Made for little people and the little people inside big people. Come play.
Products Include:
Handmade toys and plushies in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Big Mad Labs
Big Mad Labs makes and sells unique custom made toys and novelties. The toys are designed by popular artists as well as my own unique designs. All toys are made by Big Mad Labs at the highest quality currently available in a large variety of colors and sizes
Products include:
A large variety of animals and creatures in different sizes and colors.
Black Loon Studio
Black Loon Studio original works are rooted in memories created while exploring the Minnesota landscape. We hope to activate your own nostalgia of weekend travels and outdoor adventures.
Products Include:
Paper prints, wood prints, notepads, magnets, and ornaments.
Blue Egg Farmstore
Organic and plant infused body care.
Products Include:
Sweet and Salty Body Scrubs, Green Tea Butters, Bath Bomb Doughnuts and Milkshakes, and Dessert Soaps.
Burbach’s European Pancakes
Traditional German Potato Pancakes are a vital part of every Christmas Market in Germany. Our authentic recipe originates from Braunschweig, Germany. You can watch Nick fry the Kartoffelpuffer as they are called in Germany on a flattop grill in oil until they achieve a deep brown crispy outer shell that gives way to an almost creamy interior. They are traditionally served with apple sauce but you can also enjoy them with sour cream. This year we are sourcing our apple sauce and cider from Pinetree Apple Orchard.
Our Schnitzel is a pounded pork cutlet which breaded and deep fried. You can enjoy it with a Jaegersauce (Hunter Mushroom Gravy) or fair style on a stick. To round it all up enjoy a warm Bavarian Pretzel from the Breadsmith!
Products Include:
Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream and Green Onion or Applesauce, Jaegerschnitzel, Pretzels, and Hot Cider.
Burly Babe
Burly Babe creates a variety of beautiful hand made wooden items such as basswood earrings that are wood burned, hand painted, and finished with design and epoxy on both sides. She also creates wood block prints of her photography and art work. These different art forms on wood flow together to make a cohesive collection of work.
Products Include:
A variety of hand made wooden jewelry, and woodblock prints of photography and artwork.
Cannon River Bowl
Benjamin Leatham is a wood artist and creates an original and extensive line of cherry, walnut, birch, and maple kitchenware, serving bowls, and cutting boards. His design philosophy is simple: Surround yourself with things you find beautiful and use them everyday.
Products Include:
Cooking utensils, hand-turned bowls, and cutting boards from locally salvaged wood.
Celestia Aromatherapy
Aromatic blends for body + space. Handmade products for self care + self love.
Products Include:
Essential Oils, Room Mists, Bath Salts, Crystal-infused Perfumes, Body Oil, Aromatherapy Jewelry, Potpourri, Dried Orange Garlands, and Ethically Sourced Crystals.
Chaos Art Studio
Multidisciplinary sculptor & 3D painter primarily using glass, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media to create decorative & often large scale organic, abstract art.
Products Include:
Glass castings, glass fusings, sculptural mixed media paintings, ceramic sculptures and vessels, hand printed textiles & paper.
Coco Nola
Coco Nola’s is a German and Italian style bakery. We create handmade baked goods; bringing our favorite flavors of home to other’s homes in kind (and all year round!). We use non-toxic packaging and organic ingredients whenever possible.
Coloring Your Own
I design and sell totes, backpacks, tablerunners, and more that my customer colors in themselves with permanent markers. Its collaborative, functional art!
Products Include:
Backpacks, Adjustable Strap Totes, Rope Totes, Table Runners, and Oversized Pencil Pouches.
Crisp and Chewy Macarons
Handcrafted French macarons with a crisp shell and chewy inside! Unique designs and festive flavors for this holiday season!
Products Include:
Handcrafted French Macarons.
Danish Aebleskivers
Welcome to a Danish Christmas experience. Our menu brings authentic and high-quality Danish foods to the Christmas market such as Aebleskivers and Risalamande. Come visit our stand and watch us make a traditional Danish Christmas delight for you.
Products Include:
Aebleskivers (Pancake Balls), Risalamande (Almond Rice Pudding)(GF), and Hot Apple Cider.
Designs & Imports by Peach
We offer quality handmade/small batch made gifts and souvenirs from Eastern Europe.
Products Include:
Wool Winter Wear, Christmas Ornaments & Figurines, Wooden Toys, Kitchen Items, Table Linens, Aprons, Wooden Utensils, Trivets, Pot Holders, Jewelry, Bags, Candles, and Nesting Dolls.
Deutschland Meats – Die Metzgerei
The family owned and operated meat market lead by Lindstrom’s very own METZGER MEISTER Martin Ziegler offers traditional smoked meats and sausages to take home. Enjoy also his delicious hot Swedish meatballs as several meat items such as: Bacon, Beef Sticks, Boneless Ham, Brats, Braunschweiger, Cottage Ham, Dinner Sausage, Garlic Summer sausage, Jagdwurst, Polish Rope and Smoked pork loin as well as the often asked for curry sauce. Guten Appetit!
Do Me a Favor
Uniquely handcrafted gifts with a European flair. Quality sterling/semi-precious stone jewelry, ceramic hand painted ornaments, bath bombs, candles and more.
DoodleTown Toys
We create heirloom quality natural wooden toys that are safe, affordable and beautiful. We hand-create each toy in our solar powered workshop from sustainable forests. Spark a child’s imagination with our creative toys!
Products Include:
Little Toys for Little Hands – Bunny, Duck (which we call a loon in Minnesota!), Elephant, Fish. Pull Toys (Cleo Frog & Gertie Grasshopper), Next Step Toys (TruckNTrailer, TootNTender, TractorNWagon), Blocks Set, Big Trucks (Fizzy Fire Engine, Lizzy Logger, Car Carrier, LoadNGo, WoodNToot Train), NameTrain (Engine & Caboose, Alphabet Cars), Little Toys for Little Hands (bus, car, copter, dozer, pickup, plane, toot train, tractor).
Earrings for Mangos
Earrings for Mangos was started by a group of friends who have a passion for empowering women and communities, both locally and globally! We donate our profits to The Mango Project, an organization in Uganda that fights malnutrition through mango preservation and health education.
Products Include:
Polymer Clay Earrings & Polymer Clay Ornaments.
FoodSmith Bistro Pub
Full service, Austrian Chef-driven neighborhood eatery and pub featuring American and Austrian fare, with 14 craft beers on tap and delicious craft cocktails. Open for lunch, dinner, takeout and private events. Food Smith brings Austrian specialties to the Market offering 3 types of Strudel!
Products Include:
Traditional Austrian Apfelstrudel (apple strudel), Hunter’s Strudel (meat and veggies), and Topfenstrudel (Sweet Quark strudel).
Fringe and Fettle Ceramics
Handmade, functional porcelain pottery. Modern heirlooms for your everyday.
Products Include:
Mugs, Cups, Pitchers, Honey Pots, Vases, Garlic Plates, Ornaments, Berry Bowls, Creamers, Juicers, Nesting Bowls, Lace Trays, Spoon Rests, Flower Pots, Gravy Boats, Serving Bowls, Cereal Bowls, Mortar and Pestle.
German Brat Haus
Selling bratwurst, Currywurst, hot dogs, and other meat products.
Products Include:
Bratwurst, Currywurst, and Hot Dogs.
German Specialty Imports
Authentic German Specialty Imports.
Products Include:
German Candy, Chocolate, Cookies, Cakes and Food Specialties, Advent Calendars, Ornaments, Smokers, Pyramids, Schwibbogen, Nutcrackers, Nativities, Feuerzangenbowle with Accessories, Hats, Toys, Books, Mittens, Shawls, Socks, Sweaters, Blankets, Linen.
German Traditional Crafts
Beautifully handcrafted electrical lights (STARS from the city of Herrenhut/Germany) for in- and outdoor use in multiple colors and sizes. Everything is originally produced in Germany and imported to the US with all the requirements for the American consumers!
Products Include:
Herrenhut Stars in paper and plastic in different sizes and colors.
Gingerbread Village
Gingerbread cookies, Gingerbread Houses, tasty treats and more!
Products Include:
Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread Hearts, and Gingerbread Houses.
Heidi V. Pottery
I am passionate about creating functional hand made pottery that people can use in their everyday lives. I believe there is a unique connection between a handmade vessel and the person who is using it. I hope my enjoyment of the making process, from centering on the wheel, to creating a finished piece shows in the work and that you enjoy using it as much as I do creating it to be used.
Products Include:
Handmade Pottery Vessels – Mugs, Bowls, Vases, Tumblers, Decorative ClayTrees, Bells, Ornaments, Trays, Planters, Magnets and Small Clay Gnomes.
HejLov
Hejlöv design is heavily influenced by the MN nordic culture and we are proud to have created a line of products focused on bringing beautiful, quality, life simplifying ideas and products to you and your home.
Products Include:
Scandinavian inspired Merino Wool Felt Totebags, Merino Felt Wallets and Glasses Cases, Nordic Felt sleeved flower vases, Leather sleeved flower vases, Merino Felt coasters & trivets, and Dog Collars & Leashes.
Held Companies
We are a family run business making wood novelty home decor.
Products Include:
Turned Snowmen, Gnomes, Angel, Soldiers, Deer, Signs, Coasters, Schwibbogens, Owls, Chickens, 3D Ornaments, Trees, Sleighs, Earrings, and Firepit Pokers.
Hello Norden
Hello Norden is an architectural and interior design + home goods company in Minneapolis- We are Misfits of Creation, as we break the industry stereotypes and forge our own way of doing things. Without the pompous. Without trends. Without Keeping up With the Jones’.
Products Include:
Icelandic Sheepskin Chair Pads & Rugs, Savon de Marseille All Natural Soaps, Brushes and Dishwashing Sets, Hello Norden All Natural Candles.
Hovden Wear
Hovden Wear brings traditional clothing and accessories into the modern day. We use 100% natural materials, woven in Europe, to create our beautiful shirts, skirts, aprons, and home goods. We are inspired by the traditions and craftsmanship of the past, and aim to bring that same level of quality to the modern home. Handcrafted. Heirloom worthy. Hovden Wear.
iPierogi
iPierogi is a family own business, focusing on homemade pierogi, kielbasa, Cabbage Rolls, Blintzes and more. Renata and Robert is proudly introducing Delicious side of Polish Tradition where they emigrated from almost 30 years ago.
Products Include:
Pierogi, Cabbage Rolls, Kielbasa, Blintzes, and Poppy Seed Rolls.
John Hein Woodcarver
Christmas Ornaments and Decorations along with Home and Cabin Decor with Scandinavian/German/Minnesota Folk Art influence. Including decorative and functional Birdhouses. All items hand-made in Minnesota by the vendor, or relatives.
Just the Meats!
Just the Meats specializes in catering and concessions with fine rotisserie grilled meats.
Products Include:
Rouladen, Schweinebraten, Austrian Beef Goulash, Bratkartoffel, Red Cabbaage.
Kan.fiber.studio
I’m a Japanese-American maker focusing in the fiber arts, whether it’s knitting, hand-stitching, or sewing. A lot of what I make and how I source my materials is influenced by my desire to reduce my impact on the environment. I do my best to source things locally and secondhand. I love finding ways to upcycle and bring new life to vintage, thrifted, or deadstock fabrics. I enjoy using materials that might otherwise go to waste to create something unique that brings people joy.
Products Include:
Snap Scarves, Wool Ornaments, Knit Mittens, Fabric Gift Bags, Wool Key Fob, Wool Tags, Fabric Tote Bags, Knit Scarves, and Scrunchies.
La Boutique Alliance Française
For a century, Alliance Française has been promoting French language and French-speaking cultures through language classes, social and cultural events and information resources in Minnesota. An independent chapter of a world-wide organization, AFMSP is the 5th largest in the United States. La Boutique is the retail store at Alliance Française offering wonderful gifts from France and from French-speaking countries around the world.
Products Include:
Books, cards, table tops, kitchen utensils, skin care.
Lake Paintings
From Superior to Johanna to Phalen, everyone has a favorite lake. This Christmas, bring home the lakes you love as stunning Watercolor Fine Art Originals or Prints (11″x14″). With Ready-to-Wrap Framed Prints for only $99, it’s easy to give your loved ones the gift of beauty.
Lake Superior Drift Co.
Hand-picked driftwood from the pristine shores of Lake Superior, artfully created in Wabasha, Minnesota. Curated, designed, and handcrafted by Birdie McBride. Find your piece of the North Shore at Lake Superior Drift Co.
Lavender & Berries Publishing
I am an author/illustrator/publisher. I have written and illustrated my own children’s book. I also illustrate puzzles, create custom puzzles for businesses (ice cream shops, farms, museums, resorts, etc.). I create the artwork for little luggage tags, and a few other small items which I also sell.
Products Include:
Children’s Book: Opening Our Eyes to the World, Children’s puzzles (many varieties), Luggage/Backpack Tags, Greeting Cards, Christmas Ornaments, and Chocolates (which go along with my puzzles and book).
Lucy Iburg
We sell top quality wool items. Hats, gloves, sweaters, ponchos, bags, weavings, scarves. Also we have llama dolls that are small, medium and large.
Products Include:
Wool products – Socks, Hats, Mittens, Sweaters, Scarves, Weavings, Bags, Ponchos, Musical Instruments, and Toys.
Luther Foods
Roast cinnamon roasted nuts fresh on site.
Products Include:
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Pecans, Cashews
Mademoiselle Miel
Mademoiselle Miel was born when beekeeper and chocolatier Susan Brown began creating Honey Bon-bons by using honey from her rooftop hives and encasing it in 100% single origin, organic cacao. Since then, new flavors and products have been created, garnering awards and accolades, including being named a Top 10 Chocolatier in North America – the first chocolatier ever to be awarded in that regard for using unsweetened chocolate.
Products Include:
Honey Bon-bons, Chocolate Bars, Honey-sweetened hot cocoa, Honey-sweetened hot lemon tonic, Honey Hot-cocoa Bombs, Cups, Honey-sweetened snacks.
Mud and Bark
Handcrafted wood and ceramic pieces created by father/daughter team Jen Kingsbury Yungers and Dale Kingsbury.
Products Include:
Wood Vases With Ceramic Flowers, Ceramic Garden Signs, Scandinavian Leaning Decorations, Snowflake and Christmas Ornaments.
Namakan Goods
Namakan made an interchangeable fur ruff or trip for your hood or collar that features a patented magnetic design which allows people to add warmth and style to all their winter coats. Also sell super soft earmuffs, mittens, and other winter accessories!
Products Include:
Faux Fur Ruffs, Ear Muffs, Neck Warmers, Mittens, Hats, Puffs, Earrings, and Ornaments.
NewArtCode
NewArtCode presents to you prints and cards encoded in “blooming morse,” a voluptuously floral version of morse code. We also sell a small selection of handcrafted jewelry.
Products Include:
Prints, Cards, Bracelets, Earrings, and Upcycled Lindt ornaments.
Novelty Trade
Gifts from Poland.
Products Include:
Christmas Ornaments, Ceramic, Glass Art, Slippers, Socks, Mittens, Scarfs, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Hats, Key Chains, Flags, Stickers, and Flower Headbands.
Oh Crêpe!
Oh Crêpe! creates a unique French experience: our menu is authentic and made from scratch. We bring a little piece of Bretagne to the Twin Cities with our galettes, crêpes and cider. Come visit us at the Christmas Market and watch our Crêpe Masters turn crêpes in front of your eyes. We offer high quality, nutritious and delicious crêpes that are appealing to all. Our menu includes gluten-friendly and vegetarian options.
Products Include:
Traditional French Crêpes: Galettes (buckwheat savory crêpes)(GF), Sweet Crêpes and a Delicious Hot Spiced Cider.
Onkkafirte
The Lazy Susan has been around for centuries. I am re-imagining it in new and exciting ways. It can be flipped, it can be made larger, and it can be used as an end table. It is truly “art that works”! Available at the Market on 08-11 & 15-17 December 2023.
Products Include:
A 12″ size that cannot flip. An 18″ size that CAN be flipped. A 24″ ring that can be added to the 18″ to make it larger. Table legs sets that enable the 18″ or 24″ size to be used as a non-rotating end table.
Owl Creek Organics & Natural Products
Owl Creek Organics produces and sells wild berry and organic fruit jams sweetened with honey. We also produce and sell flavored honey made with organic fruit powders & spices as well as plain raw honey.
Products Include:
Honey, Flavored Honey, Jams Sweetened with Honey, Honey & Jam Gift Boxes.
PhoenixFire
I use copper and brass shapes create copper jewelry. The heat creates the color and the way I hold the torch creates the patterns. It’s like painting with fire. My shapes range from geometric forms to animal and nature themes. I sell this jewelry at art shows and renaissance fairs throughout the nation.
Products Include:
Flame Colored Copper, Necklaces, Earrings, Pins, Chokers, Christmas Ornaments, Hair Ornaments and Votive Candle Holders.
Roseberry Kids
Playfully inspired, globally designed children’s clothing and accessories.
Products Include:
Children’s Clothing and Accessories, Toys, Hair Accessories, Children’s Hats and Mittens.
Sailor Mercy
We are a small local business specializing in immunity boosters like elderberry syrup, fire cider, local honey and infused honey.
Products Include:
Elderberry Syrup, Fire Cider, Local Honey, Infused Honey, Honey Sticks, Pure Elderberry Juice, DIY Elderberry Kits, Dried Elderberry, Loose Leaf Teas, Tub Teas, Soaps, Candles, Facial Toner, Elderberry Lemonade, and Elderberry Iced Tea.
Scandi Chicks – Ann made of Minnesota
Ann plays with fire and creating one of the kind modern enamel jewelry and tree ornaments. We love fun, Christmas and creativity.
Products Include:
Original Enamel Earrings, Necklaces, Dala Earrings and Christmas Ornaments.
Scandi Chicks – Lisa Rydin Erickson
Lisa’s modern graphic Scandi tinted and MN nature IPAD Art and greeting cards will warm up your happy Hygge home for the holidays. We love fun, Christmas and creativity.
Products Include:
Original Designs of Greeting Single Cards and Boxed Cards, Home Decor Art Prints and Holiday Prints.
Scandi Chicks- STITCHESbycarin
Carin is from Sweden and knits traditional Lovikka hats, mittens, bags and muffs using Lovikka wool yarn from Sweden. We love fun, Christmas and creativity.
Products Include:
Hand knit hats, mittens, bags, muffs, keychains and Christmas ornaments.
Simple-Trends
Minnesota made unique warm recycled wool mittens, children mittens, seasonal fun dog collars, leashes, and accessories, and unique freeze dried candies. Something fun for under the tree or to use while enjoying the market.
Products Include:
Mittens, Dog collar, Leashes, Bow Ties, Flowers, Scarves, Hats, Freeze Dried Candy/Food, and Headbands.
Slow Burn
Slow Burn is the result of the maker’s mindfulness practice, in turn these candles ask that you slow down and become intentional in whatever you do while your candle is burning. These whimsically shaped candles are hand poured in small batches in St Paul, MN using locally sourced beeswax from family run apiaries. Never using synthetic chemicals to provide fragrance to the candles, these products are non-toxic, simply 100% pure beeswax!
Products Include:
Beeswax Candles:Tapers (Antique & Twisted), Classic Pillars, Hexagon Pillars, Kaleidoscope, Frankie, Tiny Dancer, 3 Sisters, Winnie, Lotus, ‘lil bud, Rose, Pinecones, Puff, Kitty, Northwoods, and Poinsettia.
Sontoya Station
A cute shop specializing in hand crafted wood signs, ornaments and variety of home decor.
Products Include:
Holiday Christmas Signs, Christmas Trees Ornaments, Home Framed Signs, Engraved Keychains, and Standing Wood Trees.
Spatzi
Spatzi serves housemade Spätzle served with a creamy mushroom sauce transported to Germany or Austria where these small housmade noodles are found on every menu. To warm you up from inside we are offering a Tomato bisque and Apple fritters served with salty caramel for your sweet tooth. Everything made from scratch and simply delicious!
Products Include:
Spaetzle with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Apple Fritters with Sea Salt Caramel, and Tomato Bisque.
Spriggan Stone
Spriggan Stone is an artisan ran company by Quay Flom and Kenneth Albrecht Jr. that sells handcrafted jewelry, rocks & minerals, and a vast selection of fair trade goods. Fair trade goods include items such as jewelry, pottery, tea, candles, leather journals, and so much more.
Products Include:
Handcrafted Jewelry, Leather Journals, Rocks, Minerals, Salt Lamps, Sage, Incense, Incense Holders, Pottery, and Tea.
Steller Handcrafted Goods
Steller Goods uses repurposed wool sweaters and Nordic Braid to make mittens, purses, elf hats, coats and jewelry. We also carry an assortment of Scandinavian products from other makers.
Products Include:
Mittens, Elf Hats, Coats, purses, Catnip Mice, Dog collars with Nordic Braid, Scandinavian Notecards, Baby Taggy Blankets, Ornaments, garlands, Nordic Braid Pendants and Bracelets, Swedish dishcloths and kitchen towels, Al Johnson’s Swedish Pancake Mix and Lingonberries.
süß
Enjoy some cones with freshly cooked Belgian Fries and heart shaped waffles on a stick. Our Gourmet hot chocolate will keep you and your little ones warm while strolling around on the Market!
Products Include:
Belgian Fries, Heart Waffles and Gourmet Hot Chocolate.
The Christmas Haus New Ulm
As a long-standing staple in the heart of charming downtown New Ulm, The Christmas Haus New Ulm continues to offer authentic German items. What makes these items so special? These are labors of love straight from Germany, mainly the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge which is famous for many Christmas traditions) in the village of Seiffen. The Christmas Haus brings German and Scandinavian Specialty Imports.
Products Include:
Nutcrackers, Pyramids, Lighted Archways, Inge Glass German Ornaments, Beer Steins, German Hats and Pins, and more!
Three Rivers Farm
We naturally infused pure maple syrup, besides pancakes you can also cook with maple syrup.
Products Include:
Maple Syrup, Maple Sugar, Infused Craft Cocktails, and Maple Taffy.
Valerie’s French Kitchen
Valerie’s French Kitchen offers authentic French cooking right here in Minneapolis and the Twin cities area! As a native of France, I am delighted to share my culture by introducing our customers to homemade, delicious and healthy French cooking. Our small company also offers unique gifts personally sourced, and made in France.
Products include:
French onion soup with caramelized onions, croutons and French gruyere cheese (Vegetarian); Quiche Lorraine, the traditional quiche with bacon, cream, nutmeg and French gruyere cheese; Homemade Snowball Christmas cookies.
Wenonah Body Lab
Wenonah Body Lab is an artisan crafter of all natural, small batch, handcrafted body care products made by real people using natural plant based ingredients featuring plastic-free packaging. Our products are People Friendly & Earth Friendly.
Products Include:
Bar Soap, Body Lotion, Hand Cream, Lip Balm, Aromatherapy Candles, Oil Diffusers (Home & Car), Essential Oils, Shower Steamers, Bath Bombs, and Solid Lotion.
Winter Wonderland
Hand made alpaca, llama products and wool products.
Products Include:
Sweaters, Hats, Mittens, Scarves, Apparel, Toys, Llama and Alpaca Toys and Ornaments.