a project of

Third Annual Moravian Advent & Christmas Festival
& Holiday Market

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Moravian Music Foundation and Moravian Archives,
Archie K Davis Center, 457 S. Church St., and…

Elberson Fine Arts Ctr, Salem College,
412 Rams Dr., Winston-Salem, NC

Free Admission; Items for Sale
❄ ☼ “rain or shine” ☼ ❄

ChristmasFest Needs Volunteers!

Click here if you would like to help with this exciting and fun event!
Please indicate your area of interest on the form.

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

We are very excited for the upcoming Christmas Fest event which will be held on Saturday, December 16^th. We are anticipating needing approximately 30 volunteers to work the full day (or more if people do half day shifts – 9:30-2, 2-7). There are multiple volunteer roles available, which caters to a variety of skill sets and interests. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the Christmas Fest 2023 Volunteer Form here.

The roles include:

Information Booth Workers: There will be several Information Booths set up at the entrances to the festival (Under the Cedarhurst Portico, in the parking lot, in front of the Elberson Fine Arts Center) and volunteers here will hand out maps, schedules, and answer questions. Everyone leaving the festival will receive a giftbag with promotional materials (brochures, etc.) and a copy of the Moravian Cookbooks that we have so, so many of.

Concert Ushers: These volunteers will be working inside the Fine Arts Center assisting with seating guests in the auditoriums—a cushy role as you will be inside and listening to a variety of musicians including the Winston Salem Symphony.

Tours of the Vault: These volunteers will consist of a tour leader, tour support, and a check in person for the Vault Tours that will be scheduled throughout the day. These tours will be approximately 30 minutes long with time for questions. This is also an inside job, and the check in person will be seated for those volunteers who are not interested in extended periods of standing or walking. A script will be provided for those interested in leading the tours.

Santa’s Helpers: Inside the AKD Center, these volunteers will help direct traffic and keep the queue to see Santa orderly. This would be a good role for those interested in staying warm and working with children!

Children’s Christmas Craft Corner: These volunteers will be working with a paid Children’s Coordinator, leading children through various Christmas Crafts and games. Great for those who love working with kids and who like getting crafty!

Runners: These volunteers will be assisting Chirs Ogburn with setting up musical equipment, restocking supplies, and helping the event run smoothly. These volunteers will be walking around the grounds and potentially carrying heavier items.

Vendor Hall Assistant: Inside the Elberson Fine Arts Center, vendor booths will be arranged along the halls and this volunteer will help vendors, provide information to guests, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.

Beverage Station: Outside of the AKD Center in the courtyard, these volunteers will be selling cocoa and non-alcoholic beverages. As musicians will be playing in the courtyard throughout the day, these volunteers will be serenaded during their shifts.

Bussers: These volunteers will be assisting with keeping the Food Tent clean—great for those who want to mingle with guests!

AKD Gift Shop: These volunteers will be running the combined MMF/MASP Gift Shop Booth inside the AKD Center, which will be located outside of the first-floor offices. These volunteers will stay cozy inside, and this will not require much walking/standing.

Pre-Event Set Up: On the Thursday and Friday before the event, these volunteers will assist the AKD staff with decorating, gift bag stuffing, Gluhwein making, and more. These volunteers will not need to attend the orientation.

A Volunteer Orientation will be held on Friday, December 8^th at 11:00 a.m. to ensure that Volunteers are familiar with the schedule, roles, and event site. On December 16^th, lunch will be provided for the Volunteers as well as snacks and refreshments. While not confirmed yet, we are looking to having some of the volunteers in costume for this event—but it will not be required for anyone. Even if you cannot volunteer yourself, I would be so grateful if you could share this information with your friends, family, coworkers, or congregations! As always, thank you for all that you do for us here—I look forward to seeing you at Christmas Fest!

Warmly, Sabrina Garity Assistant Archivist / Moravian Church in America, Southern Province

336-722-1742

ARTISTS & CRAFTSPEOPLE

If you would like to be considered as a vendor for this
or future festivals, please apply here:

Vendor or Exhibitor Application

Arts and Craft and Food Vendors: Fee of $50 to exhibit/sell
Churches and related exhibitors: Free to exhibit, share, educate, (church groups may also sell)

Family Fun & Festivities!

Christmas carols (Weihnachtslieder) and other holiday music by a variety of choirs, bands, brass ensembles, guitarists; (see locations on the schedule)
Food & Drink Vendors; (on the plaza)
Tannenbäume (Christmas trees);
Advent and Christmas items for sale;
Artists & Craftspersons; Gifts, Demonstrations; (A K Davis Ctr & Elberson Fine Arts Ctr)

MUSIC SCHEDULE>>

FOOD AND DRINK >>

ART / CRAFT LIST>>

Activities for Children! (tent on the plaza)
Storytime TBD (in the Archie K. Davis Center)
Opportunity to meet Weihnachtsmann (Santa)! (in the Archie K. Davis Center)

Santa’s Schedule 2024 >>

Santa (Der Weihnachtsmann) will receive visitors:
TBD

in the Archie K Davis Center

Please bring your own cameras
(no photographer on duty)

Music Performers / Schedule

Food & Drink Vendors

Artists & Craftspersons

Photos from 2022

SLIDESHOW 2022

photography by Michael Hastings

A rousing cheer for our sponsors!

Community Employee Benefits, Inc

How to find us…

The Moravian Music Foundation & The Moravian Archives are located in the Archie K Davis Center. Street Address = 457 S Church St., Winston-Salem, NC

~ easy, free parking ~

Click for Parking Options

Parking available in the Salem College, Elberson Fine Arts Center lot. MAP Use 500 E. Salem Ave. for GPS to the entrance to our parking, then drive straight in, down the hill. You may also use 412 Rams Dr. for the Elberson Fine Arts Center.
Example of route from downtown to ChristmasFest parking.

You may also park in Old Salem on Church, Bank, or Main Streets.
Note: the Archie K Davis Center is not “on” Church St. but rather, behind “459” S. Church St. and, our parking lot is not accessible by car “from” Church St. (see above) but only from E. Salem Ave.

Handicapped or Special Assistance, enter our building from the east side.
Follow ramp to the postern gate. Elevator, inside.

Directions

Google Map

Site Map

Supplemental Parking Map, beyond the main parking lot, you may park where you see the hash marks on this map.

Frohe Weihnachten!

What type of event is this?

ChristmasFest is an opportunity for your whole family to enjoy Salem, experience Christmas tastes and sounds, and immerse yourself in German and Moravian Christmas traditions. Modeled after the ever-popular German Christmas Markets (Christkindlmärkte), the festival will feature music, arts & crafts, gifts, Tannenbäume (Christmas trees), food and drink, as well as fun and festivities for all ages, including activities for children and a chance to meet Weihnachtsmann (Santa)!

What is the Moravian Music Foundation?

Unique Musical Treasures: Nestled in the historic town of Salem, NC, is a modern archival repository of musical treasures written and collected by Moravians. Built upon a unique blend of ancient hymnody, traditional German hymn texts, and Classical music, Moravian Christmas music delivers a heartfelt message of hope and joy in the holiday season.