1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
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 European 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
Bank Iowa | 2026 Vendor & Volunteer Lounge Sponsor
We’re pleased to have Bank Iowa as the Vendor & Volunteer Lounge Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2026. Bank Iowa is proud to be part of Christkindlmarket Des Moines and…
Threshold Learning Center | #CDM2026 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Threshold Learning Center as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Threshold Learning Center and their team of volunteers will be serving Gluhwein, Kinderpunsch,…
Iowa Arts Council | 2026 Yuletide Hall Stage Sponsor
We’re pleased to have The Iowa Arts Council as the Yuletide Hall Stage Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2026. The Iowa Arts Council offers competitive grant funding opportunities to Iowa…
#CDM2026 Vendors Announced
Check out all of our NEW and RETURNING vendors for #CDM2026! We have 21 new vendors this year and 30 amazing returning vendors. Shopping for Gift & Specialty Item vendors…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
