CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the eighth consecutive year, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will host its Weihnachtsmarkt, or Christmas Market, over three weekends.
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The brewery’s biergarten has been transformed into a festive, open-air market featuring wood huts, Christmas lights, holiday music and more than 40 local vendors selling crafts and fresh-baked goods.
Marrino said, “If you’re not merry when you get to Weihnachtsmarkt, you will be when you leave.”
According to OMB founder John Marrino, Weihnachtsmarkt is a holiday tradition that takes place every December in towns throughout Germany, attracting people from around the world.
Weihnachtsmarkt will be open December 6-8; 13-15 and 20-22. Hours are from 4 to 9 p.m. on Fridays; 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays; and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
The brewery is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
OMB’s winter seasonal brews -- Dunkel and Yule Bock -- will be available, along with its year-round beer menu. Pro tip: In past years, Yule Bock has run out before the end of Weihnachtsmarkt, so try it while you can.
In addition, Glühwein, a mulled red wine, will be available for purchase, as well as hot cocoa and local ciders, radlers and wines.
For more information, go to oldemeckbrew.com.
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