The Harmony Museum’s annual WeihnachtsMarkt, a Christmas market in the German tradition that has become a major regional attraction, and we are excited to bring it back in 2023, as our market is our prime annual fundraiser for the Harmony Museum and the 9 properties we own and maintain to keep history alive for generations to come.

The thousands of visitors who attend each year found handcrafted and German imports. Artisans and vendors have been chosen to participate based on the quality of their offerings; no stereotypical “shopping mall festival” stuff here. Entertainment, food and refreshments have also reflected Harmony’s German heritage.

Almost 50 artisans and specialty vendors provide the market part of WeihnachtsMarkt. And lots of your favorites will be back and some exciting new ones as well!

You will also be able to download the program here, as soon as it’s available, to see more information including a basic map of the town and Market area. This also includes information about some of the other eateries and shops in town you won’t want to miss!


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Located in Western Pennsylvania, Butler County offers a glimpse of small-town life, yet is close to major cities. We are only 25 miles from Pittsburgh, 325 miles from Philadelphia, and 380 miles from New York City.

Some of the earliest known history begins with first U.S. President George Washington, who passed through the area around the same time the French & Indian War began. Butler County has plenty of other interesting history, as well. It was founded in 1800 and named for Gen. Richard Butler, a colonial officer in the American Revolution.

Many of the towns hold rich German history; including Harmony, founded in 1804 by the Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists who were seeking religious freedom, and Saxonburg, which still maintains the architectural charm of a quaint German hamlet. Saxonburg was co-founded by John Roebling who also invented wire rope and designed the Brooklyn Bridge.

Present-day, the county has museums and many historic locations which interpret the area’s past. Special events and reenactments offer living history as well.