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
Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Scottish Heritage Society Making a Long Awaited Return Returning to the Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction for the first time since 2019 is the Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa.“A Scottish…
New to #CDM2024 | Additional Free Parking
Plan ahead by scoping out parking options https://christkindlmarketdsm.com/parking/. There are now three surface lots adjacent to the festival venue with handicapped parking available. We will continue to work with business…
Sons of Norway – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Sons of Norway: The Tradition Continues Sons of Norway will be decorating a Silent Auction Christmas Tree for a seventh year at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.The Sons of Norway Marsteinen Lodge…
Self-Help International – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Self-Help International Returns for a Second Year Self-Help International (SHI) is returning for their second year at Christkindlmarket Des Moines’ Silent Auction. SHI will be presenting their tree “Bright Beginnings,…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
