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 Christkindlmarkets. The Christkind is often described as a fairy-like being dressed in gold and white robes with a crown upon their golden locks. Christkind folklore dates back to the 1500s and stems from traditional customs: parades during the holiday season were guided by one “grand” angel, the Christkind. They are the bearer of gifts to most children in German-speaking countries, much like Santa Claus is in the United States.
Our Christkind will be making appearances at the festival during our opening ceremony December 6, 2024 from 6pm – 7pm. She will also make appearances on December 7th and 8th from 2pm-4pm.
Metro Brass Quintet | #CDM2024 Performer
Tell us about your group
The Metro Brass Quintet has been performing in the Des Moines Metro and surrounding area for the last 10 years. Our membership has remained largely the same and we have a great library of tunes across the spectrum and original works written for the group.
What are you most looking forward to at Christkindlmarket Des Moines?
This is one of our favorite performances with the great atmosphere, food, drinks, and a receptive crowd! Our members are split between the Gluwein, nuts, and beer as favorite treats.
What’s your favorite thing about performing at events like this?
We love playing for a good crowd and connecting with people and their favorite seasonal songs. You can see people remembering or making memories each year and it’s a delight.
Anything else you’d like to share?
We’re so thankful to be a part of the tradition from the start (minus 2020) and are excited for 2024’s Christkindlmarket!
New to #CDM2024 | Afterhours in Yuletide Hall
On Friday and Saturday night, patrons are invited to join us in Yuletide Hall from 9pm – 10pm to continue the fun. Malek’s Fishermen Band out of Garner, Iowa, will be performing a mix of European music, holiday favorites and novelty tunes. Sing along in English, Czech and German! There will be plenty of room to dance in our 50% larger, heated tent.
New to #CDM2024 | We’ve moved! Just a bit further north, that is.
The festival is still at Principal Park, but the festival grounds have moved to the parking lot north of the stadium (lot #2 in the below map) for an expanded and redesigned patron experience. You’ll still be able to enjoy kids’ crafts in the KinderKorner presented by MidAmerican Energy Foundation; have a date night (or day) with some craft beer in the Biergarten, or kick back and relax with live music and a warm cup or festive mug of Glühwein (mulled, spiced wine) in Yuletide Hall.
