Principal Park
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
December 5: 5pm - 9pm
December 6: 11am - 9pm
December 7: 11am - 9pm
December 8: 11am - 5pm
Yuletide Hall After Hours: Friday and Saturday 9pm - 10pm
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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 Sep 23, 2024

Camp Hertko Hollow | #CDM2024 Nonprofit Partner

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Camp Hertko Hollow as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Camp Hertko Hollow and their team of volunteers will be managing a point…

BySuzanne Hull Sep 20, 2024

Experience Christkindlmarket Des Moines at New Principal Park Location

The festival grounds move to the parking lot north of the stadium for an expanded, redesigned experience The dates for Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) 2024 have been announced by the…

BySuzanne Hull Sep 10, 2024

Children Invited to Participate in Opening Ceremony Procession

Children are an integral component of any Christkindlmarket opening ceremony. Would your child (children) like to follow “Saint Nicholas” through Christkindlmarket Des Moines to participate in the opening ceremony? Contact…

BySuzanne Hull Aug 27, 2024

LPGA Amateurs – Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. | #CDM2024 Nonprofit Partner

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with LPGA Amateurs - Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. as a Nonprofit Partner this year. The LPGA Amateurs, Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. and their…

Our Sponsors

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