With only a few more shopping days until Christmas, now is the time to shop local in Hahndorf and support the village traders, artisans, and producers.
Pop in and say hello to the locals, while you search for the perfect gift, and stock up on local produce. There really is something unique for everyone in Hahndorf.
After the success of our third award-winning HANDMADE. HANDCRAFTED. HANDPICKED. Festival in September, Hahndorf has shown its evolvement into a true artisan village. Many people may not be aware of the sheer depth and range of the talent and produce associated with our region.
And with COVID still on our minds we are delighted to invite you to enjoy Christmas shopping in a country, open-air environment.
DOWNLOAD HAHNDORF CHRISTMAS VILLAGE MAP HERE
Come enjoy our hospitality and bring your family and friends.
There will be buskers and Christmas lights all throughout the village and come and have your photo taken with the gingerbread family or the elves.
This year, thanks to the children from Bridgewater Primary School we’ll be running on Elf on The Street Competition from 9-24 December.
Count how many elves you can find along main street and either fill in our online entry form here or pick up a paper entry form from the Visitor Information Centre or Roots & Reasons cafe at 91 Main Street.
All correct entries will go into the draw to win a $100 gift voucher thanks to Beerenberg to spend at their Farm Cafe and Shop this summer.
Friday 9 December St Nicholas comes to Hahndorf in the Alec Johnson Park from 6.30pm. Run by the St Paul’s Lutheran Church or many years the St Nicholas event is much loved by locals and visitors alike. There will be many children’s activities, a free sausage sizzle, and community carol singing. At 7.15pm St Nicholas will arrive at the park to give a special Christmas message to the children followed by entertainment from the Hahndorf Town Band. There will be a free
‘Gingerbread Gift’ for the children, and free tea, coffee, and cake for the adults.
The St Nicholas event really kick starts the Christmas event line-up in the village Hahndorf Christmas Village with the first of two weekend market events.
Hahndorf will come alive on two weekends this December with late night trading and two Christmas Markets… the Gathered Design Market on 9, 10, & 11 December. Theile House (lane way adjacent Landhaus Wines) at the Adelaide end of main street.
The Gathered Design Market supports local SA designers, artisans, and small businesses.
Join in all the festivities to celebrate the excitement and spirit of Christmas and shop up a storm for yourself and your loved ones with over 60 stalls.
Enjoy delicious eats, coffee, and wine.
$2 Entry with part proceeds donated to Love Out Loud Christmas Appeal. Kids Free
For more information, please visit https://www.gatheredsa.com.au
On Saturday 10 December the Hahndorf Town Band will be playing carols in various locations along the street from 10.30am – 1pm.
And on the following weekend 16, 17 & 18 December for the Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt – A European-style Christmas Market in the German settled town of Hahndorf. Make sure you come to check out the lights, stalls, entertainment, gifts, food and much more. This market is located at the Mount Barker end of main street.
Please note Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is a Pet Free Event (excluding Service Animals).
Drones or remote-controlled aircraft are not permitted. For more information please see http://christkindlmarkt.com.au/info
Saturday 17 December the Hahndorf Farm Barn will locate themselves on theHahndorf Academy lawns to entertain children with farm animals.
Saturday 17 December the CFS Station will be open from 4pm. They will pull the trucks out for the kids (and adults!) to play around in, let the kiddies spray water to put out a ‘fire’, let them dress up in firefighter gear to take photos, and show people the station and equipment.
Also, on Saturday 17 December the Hahndorf Town Band will hold a Christmas Concert in the Hahndorf Academy Courtyard from 7 – 8.30pm.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the village with more decorations and shop displays going up every day and we’d love to welcome you to our festive village.
