Martyrs' to Host First Annual Krampus Fest, 12/7
By: Tyler Peterson Nov. 26, 2013
Martyrs' (3855 N. Lincoln Ave.) announces their 1st Annual Krampus Fest to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Partnering with NewDoor LLC, a design and build studio, Krampus Fest will pay homage to St. Nick's villainous partner, Krampus, because sometimes it's hard to be good!
A Holiday Arts Market, from 11am-4pm, will feature local artisans, crafters, bakers and purveyors of beautiful handmade and homemade gifts, delectable sweet and savory edibles. There will be many unique, one-of-a-kind items to purchase for your holiday needs. No entry fee!
A special Krampus Fest menu will be available featuring German style potato pancakes, savory sausages, delicious house-made Gluhwein (glogg) and cold beer (for 21+). Free hot cocoa for kids! Krampus Fest Concert, featuring four of the best new bands in Chicago, will start at 5:30pm. All ages.Features will be the fabulous Holiday Arts Market; food and drinks available, a do-it-yourself "Naughty or Nice Photo Booth" with Krampus and St. Nick; vintage animation and film clips on Martyrs' enormous screen; festive holiday mixes from DJ Lo-Fi (Andy Cirzan); all ages Krampus Fest Concert at 5:30pm.
The live Krampus Fest Concert will feature four the best new bands in Chicago: teen punk sensations, The UnGnomes; old school style punk Foreign Policy, pop punk When Flying Feels Like Falling; loud n' fast Crude Humor. Concert will have a $5 cover charge. Music will start at 5:30pm.
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