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Downtown Association previews Christkindlmarkt, wine walk and new Thanksgiving‑weekend event

West Bend City Downtown Business Improvement District Board · November 4, 2025
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The Downtown Association told the BID board about holiday programming including a Christkindlmarkt with 20 vendors, an autumn wine walk targeting 500 participants, a new Thanksgiving‑weekend street event on 6th Avenue and fundraisers that funnel $2 per specialty cocktail to the local food pantry.

Phil, representing the Downtown Association, briefed the BID board on a slate of holiday and winter events the association is organizing and promoting.

Phil said the Christkindlmarkt will host 20 curated vendors, with several vendors in outdoor stalls and most in heated tents. He described the event as intentionally selective — “it’s not going to be like a flea market” — and said vendors include a chainsaw wood carver…

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