27th Annual Village of Intercourse Christkindlmarkt

Many merchants throughout the Village will be hosting their annual Open House Events on this weekend. Make sure to visit them all Discover homemade treats, beautiful farmland views and all the sights and sounds of the holiday season.

Dates & Times:

• Friday, 12/6: 12pm - 7pm
• Saturday, 12/7; 9am - 7pm

The following entertainment and activities available to enjoy:

• A German Style Christmas Market w/ Artisan Goods Available
• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
• Food Trucks and Stands
• A Cookie Baking Contest (Adults & Kids Categories)
• Make & Take Living Ornament Workshop
• A Candy Cane Lane Christmas Light Experience
• A Reading of the Night Before Christmas
• A Visit from Santa
• The Big Tree Lighting
• Carolers
• Live Nativity
• German Dancers
• ....and more!

Christmas Lodging and Cookie Tour

On December 7th from 1 PM to 4 PM indulge in a delightful array of homemade cookies crafted by local bakers at The Osceola Mill House, The Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn & Suites, The Amish View Inn & Suites, The Inn at Kitchen Kettle, and The Inn and Spa at Intercourse Village.

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you stroll through our charming town, savoring the aroma of freshly baked treats. Don’t miss the holiday raffle for delightful prizes! Don’t miss this festive opportunity to enjoy the best cookies in town and create cherished holiday traditions! Tickets can be purchased here: http://tiny.cc/LodgingTour

Christmas Cookie Competition

Do you have a special cookie recipe that you can't wait to show off? Compete for an array of prizes at the Intercourse Merchant Association's first ever Christmas Cookie Competition. This event will take place on Saturday, December 7th. Entries must be dropped off at the library by 11:30am. Please be sure to bring a dozen cookies to be judged. Judging will take place at 3pm.

Those not entering are welcome to join us for the chance to be a potential judge! One lucky person will be picked from the crowd at 3pm to weigh in on which cookie is their favorite. Guest judge(s) cannot be a contestant or affiliated with a participant. The categories will be as follows: Best Decorated Cookie, Best Bar Cookie, Best Drop Cookie, Best Rolled Cookie, Best Cookie Overall, Best Children's Cookie (enter any type of cookie as long as the child is under 18). Enter in advance here: https://tinyurl.com/IMAXmasCookie or enter the day of the contest.