Join us in historic Bethel for the Spring Market on Saturday, April 26th, from 9am to 4pm.

Bethel was founded in 1844 as a communal colony by Wilhelm Keil and his German-American followers. The community was early noted for its handicrafts and musical band. These days, events held at the Colony help benefit ongoing preservation of Bethel Colony historic buildings.

The Bethel Market features vendors—Artisans, Craftsmen (Soap, Candles, Leather, Blacksmith, Jewelry, Wood, Weavers, Beeswax), Flea Market items, Vintage Finds, Home Decor, Furniture, and more. Text Kim Miles for booth space, 660-225-1705.

Admission $2 adults, accompanied children free. Held at 127 N Main St., Bethel, MO 63434…

🏡Guided tour of historic Colony homes at 10:30am (adults $10; children free with paid adult)
🪑Colony Museum & Gift Shop open free of charge.
🎻Live Music by John P. Williams and Bethel Fiddle Camp Musicians
🛒Vendors
🪑Local shops including Schnick Schnack Crafts & Vintage, Decades Olde
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Plus, plenty of food on hand…
🍽Bethel’s Fest Hall Restaurant will be open, serving breakfast starting at 6am, and then German and American buffet for lunch.
🌭The Colony Foodstand will have burgers 🍔 and brats, walking tacos, nachos, spiral potatoes and onion rings, sodas 🥤.
🍋The Bacon family will be on hand with their delicious lemonade shakeups!
☕Coffee and Lotus Drinks
🥧Stop in at the Bethel Bakery for cinnamon rolls and other baked goods.
🍿The Bethel Candy Kitchen will have kettle corn, fudge, and other sweet treats.
🍷Small Batch Winery will be offering tasting and sales.
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Vendors in the Colony Barn, outdoors, and downtown. (Vendors, text Kim Miles at 660-225-1705 to sign up.)
Events organized by the Colony and local residents. Proceeds benefit ongoing maintenance of Bethel Colony historic buildings.