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!
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Basic Stitch | #CDM2024 Vendor
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Meet the Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2024 Christkind
We would like to introduce Karlie Latterell as the Christkind for this year’s Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Karlie is a junior at Norwalk High School. The Christkind is the namesake of…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
