The best exhibitors awarded at the Gdańsk Christmas Market Grand Prix!

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On Monday the Market Grand Prix awards gala took place on the Christmas Market stage at Targ Węglowy. The event brought together numerous exhibitors, residents and tourists, who together celebrated the success of the best stalls and products of this year’s edition.

In the Grand Prix competition, modelled on the tradition of St Dominic’s Fair, exhibitors were awarded in three categories: Good Idea, Good Treat and Good Taste. The jury chaired by Piotr Dzik, a Gdańsk city councillor and restaurateur, recognised both the originality and the quality of the products presented.

• In the category Good Idea the Grand Prix was won by Marta Gawroniak of Gdańsk for exceptional clothing by the Uszyte brand, made with both big and small in mind. Honourable mentions went to Anna Buchalska-Malińska of Gdynia for the magical ceramic decorations by Malibee and Katarzyna Gwardecka of Gdańsk for unique Resin Art objects made of epoxy resin.
• Among the Good Treats the highest-rated were pâtés prepared to traditional recipes by Natalia Bachanek of Lutomiersk (Nasza kaczka). Honourable mentions went to, among others, Żywe Muzeum Piernika of Toruń for handmade gingerbread, Smaki Podlasia for aromatic sękacz and Rybakówka for fish delicacies.
• In the category Good Taste, in which the dishes were judged by, among others, professional chefs, the Grand Prix went to Nowy Browar Gdański for aromatic turkey thigh. Honourable mentions went to Pomelo Bistro for battered prawns and to Letni Stadion for a Wagyu Sandwich.
• Awards were also presented in the competition Christmas Treasury of Ideas. It is a display case located at the Christmas Market, in Zbrojownia. It presents gift inspirations from exhibitors, each with a QR code that allowed visitors to vote for the most beautiful gift. The most votes from visitors went to Anna Machnikowska (Anamir) for a pendant, a necklace and black tourmaline. Honourable mentions went to Wełniana Kwiaciarnia for a Christmas arrangement and Biały Kot for a velvet make-up bag.

The ceremony was enlivened by a performance by the young vocalist Zuzanna Łuźniak, a winner of national competitions and a participant in “The Voice Kids”.

A week full of attractions lies ahead!

The Gdańsk Christmas Market is not only about competitions and awards, but above all about the Christmas atmosphere and a rich programme of events. In the coming days visitors can look forward to concerts, art workshops, family shows, fire shows, karaoke, dance parties and meetings with artists. There will also be the opening of the largest Advent calendar in Gdańsk, and the illuminations.

This week it is especially worth visiting the intergenerational workshops on wooden Christmas tree decorations, St Nicholas’ Day with Folklore, Christmas concerts and family activities. The full programme is available at bozonarodzeniowy.pl.

Special attractions and partners of the Market

This year’s Market also features special zones prepared by the event’s partners. GPEC invites you to a charity photo booth at Targ Węglowy – every photo supports Fundacja Hospicyjna. AmberSky has prepared the Christmas Travel Corner with the Gdańsk Carousel, a spinning coaster, VR Santa’s Sleigh and a new feature – VR paragliding (on ul. Bogusławskiego).

We thank Energa of the Orlen Group, the CSR partner of the Christmas Market. One of the four largest energy groups in Poland. A socially responsible company that has supported events and institutions in Pomerania for many years.”

Behind us, meanwhile, are, among others, Tastes of Pomerania, with more than 20 stalls offering regional and organic products, including organic żurek, cheeses, cured meats, fish, honeys and traditional cakes. The initiative was once again met with great interest and will certainly return at next year’s Christmas Market.

The Gdańsk Christmas Market will run until 23 December. The organisers invite all residents and guests to celebrate together, enjoy the many attractions and discover the magic of Christmas in the heart of the city.

See you at the Market!