Christkindlmarket Chicago

In a phrase, the Christkindlmarket Chicago is "the largest and most renowned German winter holiday market in the United States." In 2010 it was the only non-European market to be included in the Huffington Post's World's Best Christmas Markets showcasing the world's biggest and best Christmas markets.
From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve, over 30 local and international vendors sell their wares from authentic German cabins modelled after the original market in Nuremburg, Germany. Over 500,000 visitors from around the world flock to Chicago every year to enjoy the activities, performances, shop and savor German food and drink.

Criterion's founder worked with the market in 2003, 2004 and 2005. We were delighted to return in 2007 and continue our association with this great event.

Criterion provides critical support services for the Market:

MANAGEMENT:

We assist in overall planning, produce the site plan and master production schedule for the market and coordinate with City departments, facility management and other infrastructure vendors.

On-site management during the market.

OPERATIONS:

We coordinate maintenance that is required on the cabins and the shipping and storage of the market during the off-season.

Consultation on design and construction of new cabins.

Vendor cabin and Timberhouse assembly and tear-down.

Security and alcohol containment.

For more information about the 2011 Christkindlmarket Chicago, click here.

© 2011 Criterion Productions