Food & Beverage
An der Weihnachtsecke – Advent calendars, truffles, Irish whisky fudge, Mozart kugeln, marzipan, liquor-filled chocolate, assorted holiday cookies, limited-edition Toblerone, Lebkuchen, stollen, stroopwafeln, clotted cream, shortbread, tea, Swedish lingonberry jam, German mustard and German honey
Cajun Belle – (Czech Republic) Sweet Kolaches, Gumbo
Chocolaterie Stam – (Netherlands) Hot chocolate, assorted chocolates, Stroopwafals, popcorn
Comfort Food (Eastern European) – Jaeger Schnitzel, Belegtes Brot, Kaese Spaetzel, Pretzel Bites, and Champignons
Creme de la Crepe – (France) Nutella and banana crepe; strawberry cheesecake crepe; smores crepe; buttered crepe with cinnamon and sugar, crepe suzette with Grand Marnier
Danish Windmill – (Denmark, Sweden) Scandinavian candies; Scandinavian/Nordic goods including imports, traditional and modern Christmas décor, ornaments, and gift items, cookware, advent calendars and candles, collectibles, games, and apparel/footwear.
Des Moines Biergarten – (Germany) Bavarian Pretzel, Curry Wurst Rolls, Brats, Hot Dogs, Schnitzel Bites, loaded fries (with chopped brat, caramelized onion, sauerkraut and beer cheese sauce), fries, German potato salad (served hot or cold)
Freedom Blend Coffee – Lattes, fresh brewed coffee, hot chocolate, tea lattes, steeped tea, bagged coffee beans
Fritz Toffee Company – (England) Toffee
German Taste – (Germany) Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Currywurst with a bun and Bratreuben (Sauerkraut/Swiss Cheese)
Hot Off The Presses – (Switzerland) Raclette with accompaniments, grilled cheese and tomato basil bisque
Hotsy Totsy Food Truck – (Germany) Brats ‘n Tots, Doner Kebab, Emmenthal cheese tots w. smoked bacon, Curry Wurst tots, Bavarian Beef Goulash tots, German chocolate chunk brownie
iPierogi – (Poland) Pierogi cabbage roll, Polish kielbasa, blintzes
Iowa European Cultural Connection – Glühwein, Kinderpunsch, hot cocoa/coffee (based on availability), European Imports and Iowa Craft Beer
K&S Kitchen (Germany, France) – Quarkbällchen (sweet German fried dough balls made with German quark cheese, rolled in cinnamon sugar) & Crepes
L&L European Delight – (Ukraine) Perogies, cheburekie, Pelmenie, cabbage rolls, Ukrainian/European chocolate candys,gift Items, poppy seed rolls.
Polish King (Poland) – Polish with Sauerkraut, Maxwell Polish, Italian Beef, Gyro, Fries
Pickle Creek Herbs – Herb-infused olive oils and vinegars (including the Apple Strudel White Balsamic and the Prairie Fire olive oil), soaps, salves, salts, and balms that we handcraft ourselves using original recipes and the herbs and other produce we grow in our garden.
Sugarplums – (Germany) Traditional German gingerbreads and Christmas cookies to include: Lebkuchen, Pfeffernuss, Springerle, Spritz, Stollen, Hard Anise Candy, Sentiment Hearts, Gingerbread houses and cookies and cupcakes. Also, handmade German Christmas Ornaments.
Sweet Treats (Germany) – Roasted Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, and Pecans infused with Cinnamon or Maple flavor)
The Big Red Food Truck – (Germany) Reuben on marble rye with fries, Schnitzel on a toasted Kaiser bun with lemon/dill aiola and fries, bratwurst and sauerkraut pizza with beer cheese drizzle, mozzarella sticks with ranch or marinara, Doner Kabob with fries, tomato, onion and garlic dill sauce, pretzels with beer cheese
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Ankeny – Coffee!
The Kringle Man – (Denmark) Danish Kringle (small and large), Danish pastries, cream horns, Krispies, Danish letters, Stroopwafels, Danish layer cups
Gift & Specialty Items
An der Weihnachtsecke – Steinbach nutcrackers, INGE and Glaszauber Lauscha ornaments, beer steins and glassware, commemorative Glühwein mugs and steins and Christkindlmarket Des Moines merchandise
Beautiful Life Atelier – Candles and other luxury home fragrance items
Chicago Teahouse – (Germany) Loose leaf teas, teaware, gifts and honey
Dakota Tinworks – (Germany) Handmade tinware of various kinds: tin and copper Christmas ornaments, tin and copper tree tinsel, tin tree toppers, tin cookie cutters, tin biscuit cutters, tin candle holders, pierced tin candle covers, tin candle sconces, tin cups, earrings using tinplate, and tin candle lanterns.
DamonLayne Woodworking – Woodworking: including cutting boards, Springerle molds, charcuterie boards, cribbage boards, lazy susans, and hand-carved Santas, hand-turned ornaments
Danish Windmill – (Denmark, Sweden) Scandinavian/Nordic goods including imports, traditional and modern Christmas décor, ornaments, and gift items, cookware, advent calendars and candles, collectibles, games, and apparel/footwear. Food: Scandinavian candies
DSM Foundry – (Germany, Sweden) Ornaments, schwibbogen, holiday jewelry, lanterns, maps, 3D printed toys
Good Moon Pottery – (Sweden) pottery; mugs, dishes, Christmas ornaments
Indianola Glass Creations – Fused & Stained: glass Christmas ornaments, glass home decor items, jewelry, yard decor, wine bottle, art pieces.
L&L European Delight – (Ukraine) Ukrainian/European food/ gifts
Nymph In The Woods – Wearable art made from fused glass and wire wrapping – necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and headpieces
Pam Hyde Pottery – Tree luminaries, ornaments, mugs and bowls of many types and sizes, appetizer plates, bud and large vases, spoon rests, planters in many shapes and sizes, yarn bowls, candles inside of thrown cups, so the cup can be used after the candle is finished, salt keepers
Peverill’s Apiary (Germany) – Beeswax candles, gift baskets, creamed honey, honey, lip balms, lotion bars
Pickle Creek Herbs – Soaps, salves, salts, and balms that we handcraft ourselves using original recipes and the herbs and other produce we grow in our garden. Herb-infused olive oils and vinegars (including the Apple Strudel White Balsamic and the Prairie Fire olive oil).
Quilted Gardens Nursery – Fresh made wreaths and Bundles of greens, Glass Christmas Ornaments, Iowa-made leather sleigh and Door Bells, Fair trade gourd ornaments and boxes, Straw ornaments, Ice Globe kits, Holiday optic Specs, Table top Christmas trees, Seasonal linen towels and totes, Seasonal Porch Pots, Seasonal bulbs
Rusty Stars Alpacas – (United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany) Yarn, socks, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, headbands, alpaca dolls, teddy bears, felted soaps and custom woven towels all made from alpaca fiber
Schanz Furniture – (Germany) Spalted Maple wooden Christmas trees, Musical Marble Trees, Charcuterie Boards, On-of-a-kind Cheese Slicers, Wine bottle caddy, Handmade Star Christmas tree ornaments.
The Permanent Collection Letterpress + Design Studio – Letterpress Cards, holiday stationery, Art Prints, tote bags with my printed original art, sweatshirt with original art
Three Rivers Farm – Maple syrup, maple sugar, and maple cream
Wild Cherry Spoon Co. – Wooden spoons & utensils, cutting boards/platters/charcuterie boards, single blade safety razors, ice cream scoops, pizza cutters, coffee scoops, shot cups, wood bowls, wood tumblers.