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BySuzanne Hull

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…

BySuzanne Hull

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…

BySuzanne Hull

Sons of Norway – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

Sons of Norway: The Tradition Continues Sons of Norway will be decorating a Silent Auction Christmas Tree for a seventh year at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.The Sons of Norway Marsteinen Lodge…

BySuzanne Hull

Self-Help International – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

Self-Help International Returns for a Second Year Self-Help International (SHI) is returning for their second year at Christkindlmarket Des Moines’ Silent Auction. SHI will be presenting their tree “Bright Beginnings,…

BySuzanne Hull

Iowa Environmental Council – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

Welcome Iowa Environmental Council to the Weihnachtswald We are excited to welcome Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) to their first Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction!IEC will be showcasing their “IEC Aqua-Fir”…

BySuzanne Hull

Twisted Sunset Sisters | #CDM2024 Vendor

Tell us about your business Twisted Sunset Sisters Fiber Mill is a local, women-owned business dedicated to helping small farms turn their animals' fiber - from sheep, to angora rabbits,…

BySuzanne Hull

New to #CDM2024 | You can participate!

Throughout the weekend there are several opportunities to get involved with the festivities. At 6pm on Friday evening the opening ceremony features a parade around the venue with St. Nicholas…

BySuzanne Hull

New to #CDM2024 | Dedicated Beverages Refill Lines AND a New Beverage

To expedite service for our thirsty patrons, we will have two beverage refill lines for Glühwein, Kinderpunch, hot cocoa and eggnog in our Biergarten. Yes, I said eggnog! We’ve developed…

BySuzanne Hull

Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen | #CDM2024 Performer

Tell us about your group We are a polka/variety band from Mt Vernon, IA. For 36 years we've been traveling around the country playing polkas, waltzes, country, big band, latin,…

BySuzanne Hull

Daughters of Norway – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

Daughters of Norway Returning For 8th Consecutive Year! We are thrilled to have the Daughters of Norway returning to decorate a Silent Auction tree for a record 8th consecutive year!…