Christkindlmarket
Des Moines
Why Visit Christkindlmarket Des Moines?
Culture
Learn about European culture through this 700 year old holiday tradition!
Food
Enjoy bratwurst, candied nuts and authentic German foods.
Kid (and Pet) - Friendly
Visit the KinderKorner where your kids can hear stories, sing songs, and participate in other cultural activities.
Shopping
Select from old-world, artisinal, hand-crafted products representing various European cultures.
Entertainment
Nowhere in our State will you experience such a diverse artistic offering on our entertainment stage.
Glühwein
Christmas markets aren't the same without warm, mulled-wine enjoyed out of a commemorative, keepsake mug!
What Our Community is Saying
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Our Latest Blog Posts
Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co | 2024 Bronze Sponsor
Ever wonder how those cute wooden vendor huts arrive at Principal Park? Special thanks to the team at Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company‘s Waukee location for transporting our huts to the venue…
#CDM2024 Yuletide Hall Performers Announced
Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:30pm – 9pm: The Jolly Germans Band, a German band playing a variety of old time dance favorites! Friday, December 6, 2024 11:30am – 2:30pm: Jager…
Daughters of Norway’s Eva Nansen Lodge 46 | 2024 Hut Sponsor
Many thanks to Daughters of Norway’s Eva Nansen Lodge 46 for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2024. Scandinavians began immigrating to Iowa as early as the 1830s and 1840s…
Chicago Teahouse | 2024 Annual Hut Sponsor
We’re pleased to have Chicago Teahouse as an Annual Hut Sponsor. From our location in the heart of the Historic Gold Coast of Chicago we have been able to share…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
