We’re pleased to have GreenState Credit Union as a Hut Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2025.
Many thanks to the Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C. law firm in Ankeny for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2025.
LGL values being a part of their community and welcomes the opportunity to support their office family in their interests. Christkindlmarket Des Moines is an event that their employee Erin Baldwin is actively involved in and passionate about and they are happy to be a part of the event.
Their firm has been serving the law needs of businesses and individuals in Ankeny and throughout Iowa for over 20 years. Whether you are starting a business, changing custody agreements, or getting your affairs in order, an attorney at LGL Ankeny Law will be at your service.
We’re pleased to include Hessen Haus among our family of 2025 sponsors as an Annual Hut Sponsor!
The Hessen Haus perfectly recreates the authentic atmosphere of an old-world German bier hall. The imported German biers on tap, authentic German fare on the menu, and traditional bier hall interior create a lively yet cozy atmosphere where large crowds gather to pass the boot and small groups find themselves making new friends.
A combination of a state in west-central Germany and the German word for house, the name Hessen Haus was chosen for its authentic origins and welcoming feel. The state of Hessen which the bier hall is named for plays home to more than six million inhabitants – which are referred to as Hesses if male or Hessins if female. In English, occupants are known as Hessians – a term affectionately applied to our more frequent visitors to the restaurant.
Ever wonder how those cute wooden vendor huts arrive at Principal Park? Special thanks to the team at Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company‘s Waukee location for transporting our huts to the venue and returning them to storage year after year.
Founded in 1856, Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company is dedicated to providing its customers with quality, consistency, value, innovation and style.
For over 150 years, their MISSION has been to succeed through unwavering focus on the success of their customers in central and eastern Iowa. They accomplish their mission by supplying customers with top-quality, high-value building products and unparalleled service. They strive to apply the highest standards of integrity to their daily business and to provide a positive, ethical working environment for their employees. Succeeding in this quest for excellence requires every employee to help create a safe, enjoyable and productive work environment.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa as a Nonprofit Partner this year.
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, Iowa and their team of volunteers will be serving Glühwein on Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 6, 2025. In exchange for their participation Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will donate up to $1500 of electronic tips received at their point of sale to their organization.
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1975. We build meaningful connections, share resources, and expand knowledge to create a stronger prevention network in Iowa. PCA Iowa is dedicated to strengthening the efforts of prevention professionals and fostering a resilient environment for children and families throughout Iowa. Our commitment extends beyond immediate intervention, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and collaboration to build a sustainable foundation for the well-being of Iowa’s children and families.
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa is proud to celebrate 50 years of working to ensure every child in Iowa grows up safe, supported, and loved. Through advocacy, education, and community partnerships, we prevent child abuse before it begins. We’re excited to volunteer at Christkindlmarket Des Moines and to celebrate this milestone year by sharing in a tradition that brings people together in the spirit of culture, kindness, and community.
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa leads toward its vision of a world free from child abuse through:
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa believes all Iowans working together can ensure children are raised in safe, nurturing environments.
Prevention Means Before. Child Abuse is Preventable.
We’re pleased to have Community Choice as a member of our team as a Platinum Sponsor and Photo Backdrop Sponsor.
At Community Choice, we UNbank. What the heck does that mean? Many things! UNbanking is a personality, an energy, a whatever-it-takes mentality to exceed our members’ expectations. We’re a credit union owned by more than 50,000 Iowans just like you. Headquartered in Johnston and supporting Central Iowa for more than 70 years, we live by the motto #UNbankForGood. This includes boots on the ground volunteering, supporting local charities, and partnering with organizations that DO good. Community isn’t just in our name, it’s who we are.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Des Moines Children’s Museum as a Nonprofit Partner this year.
Des Moines Children’s Museum and their team of volunteers will be serving Glühwein in Yuletide Hall on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025. In exchange for their participation, Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will donate up to $1,500 of electronic tips received at their point of sale to their organization.
The mission of Des Moines Children’s Museum is to build the foundation of lifelong learning through the power of play. We are a place where kids and their adults get to create memories. Laughter, smiling faces, and connections happen daily.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Vision Leads as a Nonprofit Partner this year.
Vision Leads and their team of volunteers will be volunteering in several areas during Christkindlmarket Des Moines. In exchange for their participation, Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will donate $3500 for ops set up, hut set up, hut tear down and up to $12,000 of electronic tips received at their point of sale to their organization.
At Vision Leads, we believe an informed and engaged community is a powerful one. That’s why we work every day to help Iowans understand how government works, get involved in local decision-making, and make their voices heard at the ballot box.
What We Do We’re a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on three things:
Voter Engagement We help Iowans check their registration, understand what’s on the ballot, and get to the polls. From voter registration drives to community voting events like Souls to the Polls , we make civic participation accessible.
Civic Education We lead workshops that break down how local and state government works, and train people on how to join boards, attend public meetings, and take action in their communities.
Community Partnerships Through our Community Connect Project, we support churches, nonprofits, and local groups with the tools, training, and resources they need to engage their communities in civic life.
Join Us Whether you want to register to vote, host a workshop, or connect your organization to our work, Vision Leads is here to help. Visit visionleads.org to get involved.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Threshold Learning Center as a Nonprofit Partner this year.
Threshold Learning Center and their team of volunteers will be serving Glühwein on Saturday, December
6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025 AND Beer/Glühwein in the Biergarten on Saturday, December 13 and
Sunday, December 14, 2025. In exchange for their participation, Iowa European Cultural Connection,
the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will donate up to $3000 of electronic tips
received at their point of sale to their organization.
Threshold Learning Center (TLC) is a non-profit organization offering nature, science, and Iowa History programs to schools in Central Iowa.
Their primary focus is our Residential Field Schools For Youth. Classes come for 3 days/2 nights, participate in “school” for 9 hours during the day, and sleep in the Barn Dormitory at night.
During the summer, they offer a wide variety of Day Camps, conduct several overnight Family Camps, and provide trips around the country for Junior High and High School students.
Free family events for the public are held seasonally at the site.
They offer After-School Programs for local students in 3rd to 6th grade. They have fun playing outdoors, making healthy snacks, getting homework help, and doing several community service projects.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Raise the Bar Initiative as a Nonprofit Partner
this year.
Raise the Bar Initiative and their team of volunteers will be serving Beer and Glühwein in the Biergarten
on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025. In exchange for their participation, Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will donate up to $1500 of electronic tips received at their point of sale to their organization.
At Raise the Bar Initiative, our mission is to help every woman discover her strength—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Through inclusive programming that ranges from youth outreach to nonprofit partnerships to engaging the everyday woman, we create spaces rooted in belonging, education, empowerment, and service. We believe that strength training offers more than just physical benefits—it builds confidence, resilience, and a sense of self. Whether it’s a teenage girl learning to lift for the first time or a woman reclaiming her confidence, we meet individuals where they are and support them in finding strength in a way that feels right for them. We firmly believe that strong women build strong communities.