Vendors

Early Commitment 2024 Vendors

Kathe Wohlfahrt of America

Welcome to Käthe Wohlfahrt of America, the premier source of German inspired and finely crafted holiday and seasonal décor items. Whether it’s Valentines Day, Easter, May Day, Fathers Day, Oktoberfest or Christmas, we have something for every occasion. Many of the items we offer, such as Nutcrackers, Incense Smokers, Pyramids and Ornaments reflect traditional German handicraft and skills that have flourished in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) of Germany for well over 200 years. Since 2001, Kathe Wohlfahrt of America has offered its exclusive products to North American audiences through its website, at its brick-and-mortar store in Stillwater, Minnesota, and in 2019 at 9 seasonal Christmas Markets in the U.S and Canada.

Texas Rib Rangers

Rib Rangers Products is Bill and Barbara Milroy, a championship BBQ team that caters special events. They have a line of award-winning barbecue sauces, rubs and relishes. They have done it all, including doing demo and catering events all over the nation from 50 to 1500 people as well as serving up BBQ delights for select NASCAR race teams. Since creating Rib Rangers Products, Inc., in 1993, they have won over 1,000 major awards & competitions on the competitive BBQ circuit!

Sister Cities of Arlington – Bad Königshofen

In 1951, Mr. Kurt Zühlke, City Manager of Königshofen told Arlington residents and City Officials about his hometown of Königshofen, a small Bavarian town about the same size as Arlington at that time, and about problems Königshofen was having. Because Königshofen was located just a few miles west of what had become the border between East and West Germany, hundreds of refugees from the communist East had overwhelmed the town. There was a real shortage of food and clothing.

On September 17, 1951, Mayor Vandergriff wrote to Königshofen’s Mayor Kaspar Lurz about Arlington’s decision to help out the residents of Königshofen and about the fact that the people of Arlington were anxious to strengthen the bonds between the United States and Germany and especially the bonds between the two cities. Then on November 29, 1951 Mayor Vandergriff wrote to Mr. Zühlke that they “will be interested to know that we already have several thousand pounds of clothing, bedding, canned goods, thread, needles, etc…” and that “over 100 people are actively working on our committees.”

In recognition of our German Sister City, the Sister Cities of Arlington volunteers have a booth at the Texas Christkindl Market featuring many handmade holiday, lace gifts from Germany. The Sister Cities have items such as decorative tree ornaments, custom light scenes, creative table covers, limited addition Christkindl pins and mugs, and much more.

Rick Allen Designs

Rick Allen Designs creates beautiful and unique art jewelry. He designs and creates all of the jewelry. Some of the pieces may get close to what is considered “traditional” jewelry, but mostly he “colors outside the lines” and creates unique, expressive, art jewelry. By far his favorite style is one of a kind, fun art jewelry pieces. He loves it when a person hears a piece speak to them. It’s like they found an old friend they didn’t know they had. There is a joy and a comfort felt when that happens, both for Rick and the person that takes it home.

Phoenix Inlay, Inc.

Daryoush Ababaf is a gifted Persian artist who was born in 1964 in Tehran, Iran. His German mother, a descendant of a long line of artists and art patrons, fostered Daryoush’s talent as a child. He then received technical training under the supervision of the most reputable art masters, in the workshops held by the Iranian Ministry of Culture. There he became familiar with other Iranian traditional arts such as Xylography, Signet, Toreutics and Miniature.

Sawdust and Bullets

Sawdust and Bullets features one-of-a-kind creations from wood, acrylic and shell casings. All products are made by the owners. From the unique kitchen and bar utensils, to pens, to knives, to shaving, to lighters – all items reflect the creativity of the owners. Sawdust and Bullets have a loyal following – many who request customized products. Sawdust and Bullets have been a proud vendor at the Texas Christkindl Market for years!

Lael Alpaca

Lael Alpaca works with local farmers in their native Peru, closely partnering with them to support sustainable practices and improve local communities. Lael Alpaca offers sweaters, dresses, scarves, gloves, hats, ruana-styled wraps, vests, children’s apparel, and more. Women’s tops and children’s clothing are made with Pima cotton, the premiere Peruvian cotton which highly durable despite its satiny, cashmere-like feel. Lael is committed to customer service and satisfaction. They vow to bring customers the best alpaca products on the market.

Heaven Scent by CJ

Heaven Scent by CJ opened in 2020, Heaven Scent by CJ has built a reputation for designing products of the finest quality. We pride ourselves on using only high-quality ingredients and reusable hand-carved dough bowls, to create our handmade dough bowl candles, rustic dough bowl lanterns, and our handmade soaps. Though we now ship to customers far and wide, each item that we sell is still made right here in our Venus shop. Each item that ends up in your home is sourced, crafted and packaged with dedication and care. Please visit us the the 2023 Texas Christkindl Market.

Buckin’ Nuts

Buckin’ Nuts wants to offer the best peanut snack out there, while supporting local farms & community. Peanuts deep fried in Peanut Oil – what else could you ask for? When frying the peanut at such a high heat, you are able to eat the entire shell & all! No mess, no waste, all crunch. The snack is unique, fun, and brings a lot of flavor. Their goal is to show how versatile a peanut can be… I mean look at some of the flavors!

JJ’s Schnitzel Haus

JJ’s Concessions was formed late 2014. Jason, the owner, was formerly Manager for Big Sky Concessions and has been involved in the concession business for over seven years.

In early 2014, Jason, a Montana resident, met a Texas girl, and fell in love and in October of 2014 JJ’s Concessions was born. This husband, wife, and family team travel across country with kids in tow and serve people from all walks of life and live in Longview, Texas when they aren’t serving up delicious food.

Serving great German food at the Texas Christkindl Market for years, the JJ’s team serve schnitzel, bratwurst, funnel cakes and more.

New York Puzzle Company

New York Puzzle Company products have a distinctly literary and nostalgic feel, taking inspiration from the witty New Yorker magazine, classic book art from Harry Potter, vintage maps from National Geographic, and kids puzzles featuring art from a wide variety of children’s books. Products include quality puzzles, sturdy mugs and fun playing cards.

Victoria Chefina Chocolates

Victoria Chefina Chocolates is a small family-operated company, making handmade chocolates and caramels with liqueur. You are invited to experience the truly handmade fine European style gourmet chocolates with a distinctive taste of your favorite liqueur. All products are very unique and perfect, quality Christmas gifts. Victoria Chefina has been Christkindl vendor for many years.

Leon James Socks & Sock Monkeys

Novelty and Custom designed socks. The socks are also handmade/sewn into sock monkeys and customized by hand. We also have the option to provide “Hand Blown” Glass Ornaments of the German Vintage Style.

Nature’s Nectar

Honey made in Texas. We also use our beeswax for soaps, salves, balms, lip balms, food wraps and wax melts. Creamed Honey – original, plus flavored.

Utopia Gifts

Started business 15 years ago in Egypt where we have our shop to make our Christmas ornaments. We have passion to glass making and blowing. Share the Christmas feeling of 2024 and bring more joy with our ornaments. We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Texas Christkindl Market.

Doc Pock’s Harmonious Rocks

Doc Pock finds rough Rocks, cuts and shapes them by hand, polishes them to a high sheen, sets them in sterling, gold, or other metals in a unique wrapping style that spells his initials, DP. Italian. Most are pendants that include 1mm box chains from Italy. Some are simple cabochons, cut with a master’s eye (25 years experience). He also sells a few choice rough rocks that he has either found or acquired in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Maine, and Oregon. Kids of all ages may choose Mexican geodes that Doc breaks open with a chain pipe cutter. Some clients buy one every year at Christmas time. All goods come with simple lessons about origins and geological processes. (His title, Doc is real).

Decadent Saint Winery

We are a craft winery in the Bertram, Texas area and we produce Decadent Saint Extra Hard Wine Mixers, which are WINE-based 20.5% ABV concentrates made to be diluted with water, seltzer, tonic, etc. One bottle makes up to a gallon of cocktails ranging from Award-Winning Sangria, to Margaritas, Moscow Mules and Champagne Cocktails and more. We use only REAL FRUIT, natural ingredients, and NO preservatives, flavorings, or chemicals! We bring our four flavors – Passion Fruit, Raspberry, Spiced Blackcurrant, and Spiced Dark Chocolate as well as an 8% ABV adult dark chocolate dipping sauce in ORIGINAL and MINT to share with our Market & Festival going community.

Radiant Arts & Handicrafts

We provide a wide variety of art and crafts from Nepal. We offer sterling silver jewelry, cotton bags and clothing, hand carved masks. hand made felt Christmas gifts and more.