Partner with Christkindlmarkt Dublin in Our Mission To Spread Cultural Cheer

As a holiday village of cultural cheer, the mission of Christkindlmarkt Dublin is to bring families together through the wonder, warmth, and the cultural authenticity of a traditional European Christkindlmarkt. Creating immersive holiday experiences that celebrate Germanic heritage, support artisan vendors, and become beloved annual traditions for the families and city we serve. Vendor selection will be at the sole discretion of the Christkindlmarkt Dublin operator. All goods are to be made in Europe and of the highest quality. If a traditional European craft is being performed in the U.S. but in an authentic manner, exceptions may be considered by the operator. All food and beverage products are to be of European heritage. A taste testing will be required for all food and beverage vendors prior to the vendor’s final menu being approved to ensure recipes are authentic and ingredients are of the highest quality.

Below are some examples of product and food offerings that we will consider for inclusion in the market and other like items that will be considered.

What We’re Looking For

• Crepes
• Belgian Waffles
• Baumstriezel (Chimney Cakes)
• Made in Europe Chocolates and Sweets
• Schmalzkuchen
• Authentic German Pretzels
• Potato Pancakes
• Käsespätzle
• Lebkuchenherzen
• Popcorn & Roasted Nuts
• Kartoffelspieß
• Schnitzel
• Raclette
• Flammkuchen
• Döner Kebab
• Fischbrötchen
• Pommes Frites
• Hot Chocolate
• Coffee
• Herrnhuter Moravian Stars
• German Candles
• Schwibbogen
• Weihnachtspyramiden
• Cuckoo Clocks
• High Quality Hats & Scarves
• Made in Europe Porcelain Gifts
• Made in Europe Glass Gifts
• German Lace
• Glass Ornaments Made in Laucha
• Perlkönig Jewelry
• Packaged Candies, Chocolates, and Cookies
• Pewter Ornaments
• German Erzgebirge Made Smokers
• German Erzgebirge Made Nutcrackers
• Gourmet Oils and Vinegars
• German Teas
• European Made Spice Blends & Condiments
• European Honey

There will be 195 hours of staffing operation. This includes 3 hours for soft opening. This does not include extra staff time for preparation, opening and closing outside of hours of operation. The market will be open 192 hours to the public. This includes 13 – 9 hour days; 5 – 8 hour days; 7 – 5 hour days.

Key Information

• All food and beverages are to be of European heritage
• All goods are to be from European brands and of European manufacture 
• Vendors are responsible for maintaining a clean and inviting space around their huts
• Vendor will dispose of garbage and wastewater per Christkindlmarkt Dublin protocols
• Vendor will decorate the interior space of their hut to market standards
• Vendor will provide all shelving and displays for their hut to the satisfaction of the market
• Vendor will provide all needed equipment to run their hut
• Vendors must provide staff and product sufficient to operate during entirety of event
• Vendors could be asked to add fire-rated drywall, corrugated metal, tar paper floor covering, a Class K fire extinguisher or other items to their assigned hut to meet safety requirements 
• Vendor staff are strictly prohibited from using alcohol, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and vape pens while present at the market
• Food and beverage vendors at Christkindlmarkt Dublin will provide twenty percent (20%) of vendor’s total gross sales for all products sold at the market to Christkindlmarkt Dublin on a weekly basis
• Product vendors will provide fifteen percent (15%) of vendor’s total gross sales for all products sold at the market to Christkindlmarkt Dublin on a weekly basis
• Vendors are responsible for providing their own point of sale system and must provide login information to Christkindlmarkt Dublin to view POS reports for billing purposes
• Only credit cards will be accepted at Christkindlmarkt Dublin
• Vendors must provide proof of comprehensive general liability and property damage insurance, with liability limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate
• All staffing must be provided by the vendor
• All huts must remain open for all hours of market operation
• All vendors should plan to operate in cold temperatures
• Only one space heater per hut is allowed

We Will Provide

• Market hut measuring approximately 8’x16’ or 6’x12’
• Overhead lighting
• Overhead infrared heat lamp
• Base electrical circuit
• Hut’s exterior decorations
• Custom sign for your hut
• Handwashing sink (food and beverage vendors only)
• Garbage removal on a nightly basis
• Overall event marketing
• Marketing which could include a highlight of your hut