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West Bend BID hears holiday events update; facade grant portal opens tomorrow

West Bend Downtown Business Improvement District Board · November 4, 2025
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Phil of the Downtown Association updated the BID board on holiday and seasonal programming and said the Christkindlmarkt will feature about 20 curated vendors, outdoor stalls and heated tents; he also reported 315 wine‑walk tickets sold toward a 500‑person goal.

Phil, representing the Downtown Association, updated the BID board Nov. 4 on downtown events and seasonal programming, including the Christkindlmarkt, the Autumn Wine Walk, a new Thanksgiving weekend event on 6th Avenue and the Polar Express cocktail fundraiser that donates $2 per drink to the West Bend food pantry.

Phil said the Christkindlmarkt will include about 20 carefully selected vendors, five outdoor stalls currently under construction and heated tents for the majority of vendors. Examples of vendors listed by Phil included a chainsaw wood carver, Polish pastries and traditional Christkindlmarkt items such as Gluhwein. He also described a souvenir cup for hot beverages that will carry event…

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