IF YOU GO
| WHAT: Christkindlmarkt Holiday Market and Festival |
| WHERE: The Hershey Story Museum in Hershey, Pa. |
| Distance: 140 miles from D.C. |
| Tickets and more info: hersheystory.org |
With the many fine artisan craft shows in the District and surrounding suburban areas, there is really no justification for the two-hour car trip to Hershey, Pa., to find lovely handmade items for the holiday season, right? Well, say you wanted an authentic, heirloom Shaker table or rocker. Wouldn’t you travel a bit for the real McCoy? If the crowds flocking to the Hershey Story’s Christkindlmarkt Holiday Market and Festival each year are any indication, the answer is a resounding yes! German traditions, holiday treasures and unique shopping are highlights of today’s festival featuring 19 skilled artisans selling unique handmade items, many in the Pennsylvania German style of craftsmanship. The floors of the Hershey Story Museum will have a bazaarlike feel with tables and stands exhibiting everything from hand-hewn 18th-century furniture to hand-woven coverlets and Pennsylvania clay redware to place on these pieces.
