About

Each year, people from all over the world visit Christkindlmarkets. The outdoor markets have become so popular and loved by everyone that has been exposed to them. Christmas Markets are no longer just a German tradition; they have traveled all across the world. The unique cultural and educational experience, typical European-inspired food and drink, as well as diverse holiday entertainment make Christkindlmarket Des Moines the perfect family destination. Admission is FREE!!!

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Meet The Team

Beverages, Operations

Betty Baum-Ferree

Yuletide Hall

Krista Maeder

Bratwurst Imbiss am Markt, An der Weihnachtsecke

Toni Holmes

Yuletide Hall

Nathan Wagner

Operations, Vendors

Beth Grabau

Beverages

Kelsey Chaves White

Volunteers

Claire Yocom

Beverages, Vendors

Sable Joseph

An der Weihnachtsecke

Kayla Garvin

Vendors

Tammera Pierson

Volunteers

Margaret Townsend

Kinderkorner

Mackenzie Dierks

Assistant Festival Director, Operations

Abby Kessler

Kinderkorner

Tasha Jackson

Nonprofit Trees

Missy Mootz

Beverages

Dave Cox

Festival Director

Suzanne Hull

Our Sponsors

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