Published December 28. 2024 08:40AM
ArtsQuest’s 32nd annual Christkindlmarkt, presented by Univest Financial, saw a record number of shoppers during the six-weekend-long holiday market in Bethlehem, held from Nov. 15 to Dec. 22.
With an extra weekend to shop, crowds flocked to find the perfect gifts from nearly 180 vendors, crafters and artisans representing 12 states and one country, Scotland.
The event brought in 128,384 visitors from 40 states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., said Kassie Hilgert, president and CEO of ArtsQuest.
Christkindlmarkt is an annual fundraising event for the organization to revitalize communities through the arts.