Outdoor Christmas Bazaar

Outdoor Christmas Bazaar

Outdoor Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, December 5th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kalamazoo Latvian Center parking lot
100 Cherry Hill St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Since 2020 is not a normal year, we can’t do our Christmas Bazaar in a closed space with a lot of people milling around, even with masks. But we do want to give people the opportunity to get some of their favorite Latvian treats. All food will be pre-order only and you can drive by and pay for it and pick it up on Saturday, December 5th, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

We expect a few vendors will be selling their wares outside:

  • Laura Šmidchens with her second hand Latvian goods
  • Ilze Antons with her homemade soaps
  • Ēriks Antons with linens from Latvia
  • Louise Schaner with her canned vegetables and jams
  • Sue Saltzwedel – stained glass suncatchers and panes

We encourage you to support our past vendors, by visiting their websites:

Food – Pre-order only 

Order by Thanksgiving – by midnight Wednesday, November 25 – by emailing kalamazoo.latvians@gmail.com with your name, phone number and order. If you don’t have email, please call 269-three-five-two-3507. Pick-up and pay – Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Credit cards accepted. 

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From the Kalamazoo Lutheran Church Ladies Auxiliary
Pīrāgi (Latvian bacon rolls) – 10/bag – $10.00 – limit 2 bags
Pīrāgi ar the best known and loved Latvian snacks with bacon and onions rolled up in a light yeast bread.
Piparkūkas (Latvian gingerbread cookies) – 10 oz bag – $10 – limit 2 bags
Small and thin, these Latvian gingerbread cookies melt in your mouth.
Dzeltenmaize (Saffron sweet bread)  SOLD OUT– 1 loaf – $10 – limit 1 loafOften baked in a form of a huge pretzel for birthdays and other celebrations this sweet bread includes raisins and the rich yellow color from saffron.

Rye bread – loaf – $10

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Black Rooster Rye Bread via Valda Karlsons
Nutritious and flavorful old-world sourdough bread baked out east using ancient Latvian recipes. These breads contain little or no wheat flour (depending on the style) and stay fresh for weeks.
Baltic Rye – Whole loaf (5 pounds) – $26
Baltic Rye – Quarter loaf (1.25 pounds) – $8
Baltic Rye with fruits and nuts – Whole loaf (2.5 pounds) – $19
Baltic Rye with fruits and nuts – Half loaf (1.25 pounds) – $11
Baltic Blonde – Whole loaf (5 pounds) – $26
Baltic Blonde – Quarter loaf (1.25 pounds) – $8

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From Karīna Eniņa
Aknu pastēte (liver pate) – 8 oz. – 5 dollars
Ķiploku grauzdiņi (garlic crisps) – 1 qt. bag – 5 dollars

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From Imants Minka

Latvian Style Sauerkraut – quart – 11 dollars
Latvian sauerkraut is cooked for hours to blend all the flavors – a bit sour, a bit sweet.
“My Dad’s” Latvian Style Pickles – quart jar – 7 dollars
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From Ligita Matisons
Rasols (beet & potato salad) – gluten free, made with beets, potatoes, eggs, marinated herring, pickle and mixers – 1 quart container $12
Galerts (pork aspic) – made with pork feet, water, salt & spices – 1 quart container $10
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Luncheon to-go from the Kalamazoo Latvian Association
One Usinger’s smoked bratwurst
Homemade sauerkraut
Roasted potatoes
Slice of rye bread and pickle  – 13 dollars
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Two Usinger’s smoked bratwurst – 15 dollars
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Order by Thanksgiving – by midnight Wednesday, November 25 – by emailing kalamazoo.latvians@gmail.com with your name, phone number and order. If you don’t have email, please call 269-three-five-two-3507. Pick-up and pay – Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Credit cards accepted.