The Weitz Company | In-Kind Sponsor
We’re pleased to announce that The Weitz Company is a Bronze Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines!
Founded in Des Moines, Iowa in 1855, The Weitz Company is a full-service general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. Weitz is one of the oldest commercial general contractors in the United States and consistently ranks in the top tier in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine’s list of Top 400 Contractors.
Thank you for your support!
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
CDM2017 Hotels
This year, we are pleased to work with the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel as our preferred hotel provider. Located one half block northwest of Cowles Commons, this property is perfect for guests visiting Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel (King or 2 Double Beds: $99)
401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 244-2151
Book your group rate for Christkindl Market Des Moines – If calling, mention “Christkindlmarket Des Moines”.
Cutoff Date: Thursday November 9, 2017
Amenities:
- Complimentary high-speed wireless internet
- Self-Parking & Valet Parking options available
- Complimentary airport shuttle service. Shuttle will also transport to immediate downtown area locations based upon availability.
- Full-service restaurant and lounge featuring breakfast/lunch/dinner and in-rooming dining as well as periodic Renaissance R-Life Live events.
- Connected to Des Moines downtown skywalk system, offering connection to over 3 miles of businesses and attractions.
- 24-hour fitness facility
- Featuring newly renovated rooms and public spaces in 2017
Des Moines Marriott Downtown (King or 2 Double Beds: $95)
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, (800-514-4681)
Book your group rate for 2017 Christkindlmarket – If calling, mention “Christkindlmarket Des Moines”.
Cutoff Date: Thursday November 9, 2017
Amenities:
- Valet parking at a rate of $24 overnight.
- City garages within walking distance for self-parking at a lower rate.
- Coffee shop adjacent to front desk
- Restaurant and bar in lobby, Restaurant on second floor
- Fitness center, pool and room service
- Connected through the Des Moines Skywalk
- Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from Des Moines International Airport, 6:00am-11:00pm
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout public spaces
Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown (King w/ sofa sleeper pullout: $85, Double Queen: $109)
418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 (800-634-3839)
HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS:
- Go to the home page
- Select the appropriate dates of when you’ll be staying at the property * 11/30 -12/04*
- Click the plus sign (+) next to “Special Rates” and a drop-down will appear
- Select the bullet point: “Corporate or Group Code”
- Enter our Group’s code G-CHRT
- Select “Check Availability”
- Our group’s rate should appear, select, and you can continue with the reservation
- Once all contact info and CC are finalized, you will receive a confirmation number to finalize the dates, rate, and block.
OR
You can call in your reservation at 1-800-634-3839 and request for the Christkindlmarket 2017 Block
Cutoff Date: Monday, October 30, 2017 at 5pm CST
Amenities:
- Connected through the Des Moines Skywalk
- Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from Des Moines International Airport and the Downtown Area, 6:00am-11:00pm
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Complimentary Hot American & Continental Breakfast
- 24/7 Guest Kitchen Serving made-to-order entrees, snacks, and hot breakfast
- 24/7 Bakery Café offering Starbucks Specialty coffees, freshly baked pastries, premium beer, wine, and cocktails
- Grab ‘n Go case featuring snacks, salads, sandwiches and bottled beverages
- Complimentary 24-hour StayFit Hyatt Fitness Center
- Valet Parking $18/day
- Complimentary Indoor Pool
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
#CDM2017 Commemorative Mug Design Revealed
We are pleased to reveal the design for the Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017 commemorative mug designed by Sabine Voigt and produced by Straub Marketing.
For this year’s mug design, we again collaborated with German designer Sabine Voigt. She previously worked for Rolling Stone Magazine and continues to design mugs for Christmas markets around the world. We chose to incorporate our new logo this year, designed by Lessing-Flynn Advertising.
Straub Marketing is our 2017 Preferred Brand Solutions Vendor. We’re working with them to provide our commemorative mugs this year. Straub Marketing is a complete brand management company specializing in creative, print, promotional, apparel and fulfillment. The Straub team, with over 40 years of industry experience, creates seamless brand strategies, specifically customized by evaluating the organizational, circumstantial or event needs of clients.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is produced by a non-profit and organized by volunteers. We depend exclusive on our community’s financial support through sponsorships, grants and donations.
Guarantee your commemorative mug with a donation of $25 per mug in pre-sale now through July 1. The mugs can be picked up at the event in December. These commemorative mugs make great stocking stuffers and keepsakes for those of you that collect Christkindlmarket mugs.
Make your donation today!
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
The Museum of Danish America | Platinum Sponsor
We’re please once again to have The Museum of Danish America join us as a Platinum Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines taking place this December 1 – 4, 2017.
The Museum of Danish America (formerly the Danish Immigrant Museum) is a national museum located in Elk Horn, Iowa. Its mission is to “celebrate Danish roots and American dreams.”
They offer a variety of exhibitions, collections, genealogical resources/collections and information on Danish-American culture.
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Wartburg College | Bronze Sponsor
We’re excited to announce Wartburg College’s support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017.
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning.
Wartburg College is a liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA). You don’t have to be Lutheran, or even Christian, to appreciate the way a Wartburg education will help you discover meaning and purpose for your life.
Wartburg College helps students discover and claim their callings—connecting their learning with faith and values, their understanding of themselves and their gifts, their perspective on life and the future, and the opportunities for participating in church, community, and the larger society in purposeful and meaningful ways.
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Christmas in July Full Moon Ride
Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) is partnering with Flat Tire Lounge, Nite Hawk Bar & Grill, and Whistlin’ Donkey Sports Bar and Grill for an evening ride along the High Trestle Trail on July 8 from 8pm – midnight.
Riding in either direction, stop at each of these participating bars to enjoy live music, European games, Christmas decorations and a costume contest.
Participate in the European games and your donation will go to support DMEHA’s production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Get your team together and come out for a great time and to support our annual community event.
Let us know if you’re coming on Facebook!
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
2017 Christkindlmarket Des Moines Entertainment Schedule
Friday, December 1, 2017
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Stu Ryan O’Brien Irish traditional, pub classics and Irish American songs everybody knows. There’s always a wee bit of clappin’, sing along and lots of laughs too!
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Top Hat Carolers The Top Hat Carolers have been performing throughout Central Iowa for 25 years. They sing traditional Christmas and contemporary holiday songs dressed in Victorian garb.
6:00 pm – 6:10 pm Opening Ceremony
6:10 pm – 6:30 pm – East High School Advanced Handbell Ensemble
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen is a polka/variety band. Get ready to dance and sing along to some fun music!
Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen
Saturday, December 2, 2017
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central Iowa Wind Ensemble The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is an adult symphonic band with musicians drawn from the greater Des Moines area.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Central Iowa Wind Ensemble The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is an adult symphonic band with musicians drawn from the greater Des Moines area.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Heartland Youth Choir The Heartland Youth Choir, comprised of 180 singers from central Iowa, is a civic organization providing a performance-based program for youth, emphasizing musical literacy and character development.
2:50 pm – 3:30 pm Schuhplattler Gruppe Edelweiss SG Edelweiss, the award winning Bavarian dance group from St. Paul, MN, will perform traditional German and Austrian folk dances.
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Foy School of Traditional Irish Dance Celebrate Irish culture with the Foy School of Irish Dance. The revelry includes delightful traditional dances and contemporary choreographed numbers that both enchant and entertain!
5:10 pm – 5:50 pm Schuhplattler Gruppe Edelweiss SG Edelweiss, the award winning Bavarian dance group from St. Paul, MN, will perform traditional German and Austrian folk dances.
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Malek’s Fishermen Band Oldtime European style Polka Music
Sunday, December 3, 2017
11:10 am – 12:00 pm Schuhplattler Gruppe Edelweiss SG Edelweiss, the award winning Bavarian dance group from St. Paul, MN, will perform traditional German and Austrian folk dances.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Metro Brass Quintet The Metro Brass Quintet is based in the Des Moines, Iowa Metropolitan area and plays a wide range of music from polkas to classical to new works!
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Des Moines Chantant (strolling) Des Moines Chantant was created in 2014 by a group of French-speaking Iowans who wanted to get together and sing in French around Christmas time. We have loved it so much that we are still getting together after 3 years and love to share our French songs.
2:10 pm – 2:50 pm Schuhplattler Gruppe Edelweiss SG Edelweiss, the award winning Bavarian dance group from St. Paul, MN, will perform traditional German and Austrian folk dances.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm International Folk Dancing This is a spectator’s participation dance, no experience necessary, Each dance will be taught as we go and dances are from around the world with an emphasis on French Folk Dances.
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Maiwanderung: A Celebration of Spring
This event is FREE, but we do ask that you RSVP via email to [email protected] by Wednesday, May 3.
Join us as we celebrate Spring with a family-friendly Maiwanderung (lit: May Hike) on Saturday, May 6, from 11:30am – 2:30pm at Saylorville Cottonwood Recreation Area Site 009 (7400 NW 37th St, Ankeny).
Bring your appetite as there will be lunch available for purchase along with soda and water; please bring your own adult beverages.
Des Moines European Heritage Association will be hosting a bake sale with European delicacies. If you enjoy baking cakes and pastries, feel free to bring your own homemade baked goods to donate to the sale.
Our shelter is near woods and trails so enjoy a self-guided hike or a scavenger hunt in both German and English. Kids can participate in make/take activities to round out the afternoon.
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Silent Auction Tree Participation Application Opens April 3!
As a part of Christkindlmarket Des Moines, we have a unique fundraising opportunity for non-profit organizations.
We will have 15 – six to eight foot trees available for decoration that will be displayed outside during the market and sold via a silent auction. The organization that decorates the tree will receive the funds earned from Des Moines European Heritage Association following the event, and minimum bids will start at $50.
Individual organizations are responsible for all tree decorations including lights (if you choose to use them). All items used on the tree will be given to the winning bidder. Please make sure decorations are able to withstand the temperamental Iowa weather (snow, sleet, rain, and/or wind). We will do our best to protect what we can, but the trees will remain outside and uncovered for the duration of Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
Tree decorating will take place the day before the event, Thursday, November 30th.
Please fill out this form (applications open April 3) to become a participant at the Chistkindlmarket Des Moines silent auction tree decorating. Participation sign up will close July 31st. Once you have submitted your form, you will be contacted with additional information and a request for verification of your non-profit status.
If you have any questions, contact Missy Mootz at [email protected].
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.
Sponsor Spotlight | Darcy Hines Designs
Creative Sponsor Darcy Hines Designs is back again to help visually present Christkindlmarket Des Moines to our community. You may have seen her work last year in the promotional flyers, posters and signage at the event.
Darcy Hines is the owner and graphic designer at Darcy Hines Designs. Her work focuses on typography and a clean style. She enjoys working with clients who allow her to be creative with her design choices. She often works on creating brand standards and stationary.
According to Darcy, she was motivated to get involved by the unique nature of our event.
“I love the idea of bringing such a festive and creative event to Des Moines in the months where people are normally bundled up in their houses. I think it’s a great opportunity to bring people out together as families, offer them a chance to experience a culture they normally wouldn’t be able to, and breathe some light into those cold winter months with hot cider and hand-made Christmas gifts.”
Thank you for your work, Darcy!
Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.