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Copperas Cove’s
thirteenth annual Krist Kindl Markt kicks off November 30 with blocks of holiday
shopping, activities for youngsters and food galore.
Sponsored by the
Copperas Cove Downtown Association, the City of Copperas Cove and the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce,
the event was inspired by the traditional German holiday bazaars.
Booths featuring
everything from gourmet baskets to yard art will open for business at 4pm on
Friday, November 30 in the downtown area at Avenue E and Main Street. |
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Shopping begins again on
Saturday, December 1 at 9am as booths open with the Copperas Cove Christmas Parade
starting at 6pm.
Entertainment will be featured
throughout the festival plus special activities for youngsters. A
petting zoo and puppets make up part of the activities
aimed for the younger crowd.
Food items this year include
traditional German schnitzel and bratwurst, Texas barbeque, Mexican food and
homemade cheese cakes plus everyone’s festival favorites—funnel cake and
kettle corn.
Festival times are 4pm-9pm on
Friday, 9am-9pm on Saturday, and 9am-3pm on Sunday. There is no charge for
admission. More than 100 vendors are scheduled.
Entertainment Schedule:
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Friday, Nov. 30 |
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4pm |
Booths Open |
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6:30pm |
Opening Ceremonies |
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7pm. |
Our Way Trio Band |
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9pm |
Markt Closes |
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Saturday, Dec. 1 |
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9am |
Booths Open |
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Precious Miss Krist Kindl Contest (Ages 3-4)
Young ladies between the ages of 3
and 10 years old are invited to compete. A winner will be chosen in each
category. Winner of the 3-4 year category will be crowned Precious Miss
Krist Kindl, winner of the 5-7 year category, Little Miss Krist Kindl, and
winner of the 8-10 year category, Miss Krist Kindl. The contest will be
held at the corner of Avenue E and Main Street. Winners and their court
will ride in this year’s Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Contest
times are 9 a.m. for Precious Miss Krist Kindl, Noon for Little Miss Krist
Kindl, and 3 p.m. for Miss Krist Kindl. The winners will receive tiaras,
sashes and flowers. The runners-up will receive sashes and flowers.
Applications may be picked up at All American Appliance, 115 East
Avenue E, Copperas Cove. For additional information contact Marlene
Toleafoa at 547-4732. Entry fee is $25. |
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11am |
The Curly Tops
Music and marionettes combine as
Laura and Heather interact with children. Live children’s music utilizes
guitar, ukulele, and upright bass. Don’t miss “I Wish It Would Snow in
Texas” with jingling bells and dancing puppets. Kids will be encouraged
to dance along. |
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Noon |
Little Miss Krist Kindl Contest (Ages 5-7) |
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2pm |
The Curly Tops |
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3pm |
Miss Krist Kindl Contest (Ages 8-10) |
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5pm |
The Curly Tops |
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5:30pm |
Halstead Elementary Steppers |
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6pm |
S.C. Lee Choir |
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Christmas Parade |
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7pm |
The Teachers |
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9pm |
Markt Closes |
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Sunday, Dec. 2 |
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9am |
Booths Open |
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10am |
Mr. Puppet
It’s a Holiday show featuring a
large cast of exquisite puppets. Duffy Duck sings a funny Christmas
song. Amanda Panda enthuses about Christmas, Cousin Joey talks about the
Night Before Christmas. Mr. Puppet and his puppets interact with the
children. |
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Noon |
Mr. Puppet |
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12:30pm |
Martin Walker Choir |
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1:30pm |
Tommy & Judy Clark |
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2pm |
Mr. Puppet |
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2:30pm |
Tommy & Judy Clark |
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3pm |
Markt Closes |
For more
information contact Jody at 254-518-1612.
For vendor
information, click here.
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