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!
What Our Community is Saying
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Our Latest Blog Posts
New to #CDM2024 | You can get your holiday gifts all in one place!
Besides plenty of food and drinks, there are many arts and specialty gift vendors at the market! We have new vendors from all over the Midwest selling traditional European-style goods.…
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15 – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Danish Brotherhood Decorates for a Fifth Year Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15 is returning for a 5th year of beautifying Chrisklindlmarket Des Moines. If you’ve enjoyed the tales of Danish storyteller,…
Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Scottish Heritage Society Making a Long Awaited Return Returning to the Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction for the first time since 2019 is the Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa.“A Scottish…
New to #CDM2024 | Additional Free Parking
Plan ahead by scoping out parking options https://christkindlmarketdsm.com/parking/. There are now three surface lots adjacent to the festival venue with handicapped parking available. We will continue to work with business…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
