This year’s Christkindlmarkt was a resounding success, and it would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, partners, and contributors.
A special thank you to Nicolet Bank, our main sponsor, for their generous support and helping us bring the magic of the season to life. We are also deeply grateful to TravelWisconsin.com and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism for awarding us the third year of our JEM (Joint Effort Marketing) Grant for marketing expenses, enabling us to share this cherished tradition with even more visitors.
We extend our appreciation to Door County Medical Center for their ongoing commitment to health and wellness events in our community, and to Door County North, our transportation sponsor, for covering a major portion of the event’s operational expenses. Thank you to Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church for providing their shuttle and volunteer bus drivers for the hotel route.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Appel Outdoor Maintenance for their assistance with ground maintenance, which was key to setting up the event. We are also incredibly thankful to the Village of Sister Bay and the Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) for their invaluable support and dedication to creating an unforgettable Christkindlmarkt experience.
We would also like to recognize additional sponsors who helped make this year’s Christkindlmarkt possible, including Carlson Erickson Builders, Inc., Northern Grill, Appleport Storage, Husby’s Food and Spirits, Door County Piggly Wiggly, Twelve Eleven Wine + Provisions, Thyme Restaurant and Catering, Schaut Technologies, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Wisconsin Public Radio, Going Garbage & Recycling, Inc., Captain Commodes, Evenson Laundry, Seaquist Orchards Farm Market, Sister Bay Bowl, Stella Maris Catholic Church (Church parking lot), Keith Krist (Shopko parking lot), and Innovative Printing.
We are grateful to our lodging partners, who provided funding for shuttle services and helped our guests enjoy a seamless Christkindlmarkt experience. These partners include Birchwood Lodge, Open Hearth Lodge, Coachlite Inn, Scandinavian Lodge, Country House Resort, High Point Inn, Pheasant Park Resort, and The Dörr Hotel.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the nearly 100 volunteers who contributed their time and skills to baking, parking, decorating, working in the drinks hut, electrical and construction work, and so much more. This event would not be possible without your incredible support!
– Sister Bay Historical Society