Principal Park
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
December 4: 5pm - 9pm
December 5: 11am - 9pm
December 6: 11am - 9pm
December 7: 11am - 5pm
December 11: 5pm - 9pm
December 12: 11am - 9pm
December 13: 11am - 9pm
December 14: 11am - 5pm
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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!

Sponsor and Vendor Opportunities

Click on one of the links below to learn more about the sponsor and vendor opportunities

What Our Community is Saying

Our Latest Blog Posts

BySuzanne Hull Jul 3, 2025

GreenState Credit Union | 2025 Hut Sponsor

We’re pleased to have GreenState Credit Union as a Hut Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2025. Organized in 1938, GreenState has grown to be Iowa’s largest credit union and one…

BySuzanne Hull Jul 3, 2025

Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C. | 2025 Gold Sponsor

Many thanks to the Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C. law firm in Ankeny for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2025.  LGL values being a part of their community and…

BySuzanne Hull Jul 3, 2025

Hessen Haus | 2025 Annual Hut Sponsor

We’re pleased to include Hessen Haus among our family of 2025 sponsors as an Annual Hut Sponsor! The Hessen Haus perfectly recreates the authentic atmosphere of an old-world German bier…

BySuzanne Hull Jun 30, 2025

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co | 2025 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…

Our Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.