This year’s Christkindl Fest is dedicated in loving memory of member, Dennis Bagenstos, a valued congregation member and beloved Christkindl Fest Team Member.

Lower Parking Lot

Welcome Hut / Food / Drink / Naveen’s Bakery / Pretzel Hut / S’mores / Seating Areas

Upper Patio

Ornament Craft for all ages / Fair Trade / Cassie Voelker’s Pottery / Seating Areas

Fellowship Hall (inside, off upper patio)

Restrooms

Quilts for New Beginnings / Card Ministry Table / Lyndsay Bertram Photography / Discovery Toys with Grandma Alice / Crafts by Peggy Sue

I’ve lived in Germany a couple of times in my life, and have always enjoyed going to the Christmas markets there.  The warmth and smell of the Gluhwein, the sausages, the stands with pretty ornaments for sale, all bring back happy memories for me. It was always a sign that Christmas was coming.  I welcome you to this year’s Christkindlfest at Ascension Lutheran Church, and I hope our that our celebration will stir in you those same feelings of fun, fellowship and anticipation for Christmas and give you memories for years to come.

GERMAN SAUSAGE / POTATO SALAD

SAUSAGE, POTATO SALAD (OR CHIPS) – $8

SAUSAGE – $6

*HOT DOGS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

*SAUERKRAUT & CONDIMENTS AVAILABLE

There is a .75 transaction fee.

FEST MUGS

*AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE WELCOME HUT

CLEAR, GLASS MUGS, DESIGNED BY DENNIS BAGENSTOS – $10

SPECKLED CAMPFIRE MUGS, DESIGNED BY CRYSTAL BOEVERS – $10

PRETZELS

COMPLIMENTARY AT THE PRETZEL HUT! MADE BY WEINBERGERS.

*CHEESE & MUSTARD AVAILABLE

CANDIED ALMONDS

FREE AT THE WELCOME HUT!

GLUHWEIN/BEER

COMPLIMENTARY AT GLUHWEIN TENT. *SEE BELOW FOR ALCOHOL POLICY.

HOT COCOA & S’MORES

COMPLIMENTARY HOT COCOA & S’MORES AT THE HOT COCOA HUT!

COFFEE

COMPLIMENTARY INSIDE FELLOWSHIP HALL

WATER

COMPLIMENTARY THROUGHOUT EVENT SITE

THIS YEAR’S FEST DONATIONS TO BENEFIT…KPC Respite Center

Each year, an organization is chosen to benefit from Fest guest’s donations. This year, we’ll receive monetary donations (any amount) and gift cards (King Soopers, Walmart & Goodwill) to the KPC Respite Center. (Cash or credit card donations received at the Welcome Hut)

We are grateful for the festive sounds of Professional Accordionist, Susan Nosal. By day, Susan is a teacher and plays accordion by night at Edelweiss German Restaurant in Co. Springs.

When you arrive at this year’s Christkindl Fest at Ascension, you’ll notice a few more items that will remind you of an authentic German holiday experience. These sweet, German village facades are made by Jeff Courtright with support from his grandchildren. Jeff says he loves to share his construction trade and his gifts. “My father was a carpenter and passed away when I was young but he showed me how to build and serve,” reflects Jeff. 

Jeff’s father also gave him his tools which he often uses on special occasions. “As I gathered up my tools to build the huts, I grabbed my father’s framing square to build in his honor,” says Jeff. “He used to say if the church asked for help, volunteer.” Courtright is grateful for the example his dad set for him in giving back to the church and community and continues the example with his own family. “I was taught, now I teach,” comments Jeff. 

Courtright is excited for this year’s Christkindl Fest and can’t wait for you to see the German hut facades up and strung with lights. “I believe we’re all kids at heart,” says Jeff, “and I hope this year’s Christkindl Fest brings you back to your childhood.”

Meet the Chef of this Year’s Fest – Pete Krieg

Pete Krieg’s grandfather and great uncle came over from Germany in 1911. His great uncle was a trained butcher who settled in North Dakota and his grandfather was a trained baker who started out in Cincinnati. His grandfather got a letter from his brother stating he needed help in his butcher shop where his grandfather learned a new trade, a trade he shared with Pete’s dad. Pete grew up making sausage and bacon as part of a family tradition. Pete now has a small business doing custom processing for different game animals which have included elk, deer, buffalo and more.

LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR FEST EXPERIENCE! YOUR FEEDBACK WILL HELP MAKE NEXT YEAR’S FEST EVEN BETTER. AND WE’D LOVE TO INCLUDE YOU IN THE PLANNING EFFORTS. JUST LET US KNOW!