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Famous Faces Who Have Visited Bronner’s

Karlee Miiller At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, History April 6, 2026April 6, 2026Bronner's history, bronner's, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, celebrities, christmas, memories, visit, Wally Bronner 2 Comments

Attracting millions of visitors each year, Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland isn’t just a holiday destination for families and Christmas enthusiasts—it has also welcomed its share of famous faces. Over the years, well-known actors, musicians, athletes, and political figures have stepped inside Bronner’s to experience its magical displays and share in the joy that has made the store a beloved holiday landmark. Not only has The World’s Largest Christmas Store been visited by famous folks, Wally, Irene and the Bronner family have had several opportunities to meet well-known stars throughout the years outside of the

Wally Bronner Received Early Training in the Business World

Lori Libka History May 11, 2016January 29, 2026Bronner's history, bronner's, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, Wally Bronner 4 Comments

Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland’s late originator, Wally Bronner, received early training in the business world. Bread Deliveries & the Grocery Store Summer vacations from school were full of activity for me during the years at St. Lorenz (grades 1-8). I did errands and clerked at Hubinger’s Grocery Store through the year. Then on summer Thursdays I had an additional job. I made bicycle deliveries of loaves of homemade bread. In fact, sometimes the generous customers even gave me tips. I kept