Lancaster Christkindlmarkt
Visitors can shop from dozens of craft, gift, and specialty food vendors. An outdoor kitchen offers walk-around food, while an indoor sit-down dining room serves a German holiday menu. Bars both inside and outside serve seasonal beers, specialty cocktails, warm Glühwein, and Rumtopf.
What to Expect
Traditional German holiday market with local craft vendors and festive fare.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Reading Liederkranz
Food & Drink
The outdoor kitchen serves walk-around food, the indoor dining room offers a German holiday menu, and indoor and outdoor bars serve seasonal beers, specialty cocktails, warm Glühwein, and Rumtopf.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and fans of german food and drink
Vibe
Festive and convivial
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 admission; members free with valid membership card; under 21 free admission; ages 65+ free with valid ID; veterans and active-duty military free with proper ID.
- Hours: Fri 3-9 PM; Sat 12-9 PM; Sun 12-5 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a valid ID if you are 65 or older, a veteran or active-duty military, because that gets you in free.
- The market goes on rain, snow or shine with an outdoor kitchen and bar, so dress for the weather.
- Leave your own snacks and drinks at home, because outside food and drink aren't allowed on Reading Liederkranz grounds without permission in advance.
- Try the Rumtopf while it lasts. It's a German rum and fruit cordial that's back this year after brewing since spring.
- For a full meal rather than walk-around food, head to the indoor sit-down Dining Room for its German holiday menu.
Special Events & Promotions
- Back this year: a new batch of Rumtopf, a traditional German rum and fruit cordial that has been brewing since the spring berries came in.
- Free admission for members with a valid card, anyone under 21, guests 65+ with ID, and veterans and active-duty military with proper ID.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to eat?
The Outdoor Kitchen serves walk-around food. The indoor sit-down Dining Room serves a special German holiday menu.
What drinks are served?
Bars inside and outside serve holiday cocktails, beers and other drinks. There's also warm Glühwein, a German spiced wine, and Rumtopf is back this year.
Does it go ahead in bad weather?
Yes. It's held rain, snow or shine.
Can I bring my own food or drinks?
No. Outside food and drink aren't allowed on Reading Liederkranz grounds without permission in advance.
How can I become a vendor?
Go to the Vendor Information Page on the Reading Liederkranz website.
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