Handbell duets at the Kerstmarkt! Local handbell duo Larry and Carla will again be playing traditional Christmas handbell music at this popular annual event.

The Kerstmarkt is an annual open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique handcrafted gifts, and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm!

If you missed our performance at the Kerstmarkt in Holland on the opening day last Saturday… here’s how it looked:

Handbells generally don’t appreciate cold temperatures! We notice the change in the sound of the bells when we play outdoors in winter, but the worst of the weather usually seems to wait until after Christmas. Thankfully, most of the Kerstmarkt is under cover, so you can shop for gifts comfortably there, even if it rains or snows. It’s a great way to soak up a little of the magic of a traditional European Christmas market, without having book a flight! The market is located in Downtown Holland, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants close by. If you’re traveling from outside Holland, you can arrive early and make a day off it!

Here’s a video of one of our performances from the 2021 Kerstmarkt: