Roswell Rotary Club is proud to be a partner with Munich Event Group (MEG) to bring the ChristkindlMarket to Roswell. President Alex had a love of German Christmas markets from his travels and coincidentally, a business relationship with MEG.  Together they discussed the idea of bringing the tradition to Roswell. Alex, when Chairman of the Star House Foundation, was instrumental in getting the Star House Roswell Beer Fest started in Roswell so he thought the Christmas Market would be a wonderful event to bring to the community, as well.  As it happened, Friends of Bulloch, Inc. was just starting to plan a Christmas market on the grounds of Bulloch Hall. They approached Alex to consider having the ChristkindlMarket there.  MEG visited the property, took drone videos, and fell in love with the setting. 

The next chore was to get the City on board.  Alex and MEG had concerns that the City would be able to permit and approve the Market in time for Christmas 2023, however the Mayor and Council were excited about the Market idea and expeditiously worked in tandem with all stakeholders, including Roswell’s Recreation and Parks, to pull off the Christkindlmarket  in time.  Alex’s vision was that the event could become a tradition and legacy for the Club and would continue to grow for years to come. The vision was for the Market to be a family-friendly event and fun for all ages and all people in and around the Roswell Community and beyond.  

In addition to community-building and partnership with the City, the Market was to be a second major fundraiser for the Club as well as Friends of Bulloch. It was also designed to bring additional exposure to the Club, enhance the Club’s standing in the community, and to attract new members. The Market provides opportunities for the other charities RRC supports to participate, like giving children from Star House and Drake House chance to come see Santa!  It is also a way to enhance  Rotary’s relationship with Roswell Recreation and Parks Department, Roswell’s Economic Development Departments, the Mayor and Council, as well as other economic stakeholders in the City, such as Roswell Inc.

The ChristkindlMarket also presents many volunteer opportunities for our Club members and others. For instance, in partnership with Friends of Bulloch, Inc. Rotary members who donate their time to work in the Bulloch Hall Gift Shoppe allow us to serve a higher volume of shoppers during extended open hours.  The Roswell community of hotels, shops, and restaurants understand the positive economic impact this event will provide the City.  Watch for results in Visit Roswell and Roswell Inc. It’s a win- win for all involved.   As a Roswell Rotarian, please join us to make the Market a Holiday success!

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