Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampi) at #CDM2025
Krampi handlers and those participating in costume are asked to reserve a free ticket. Help us celebrate Krampusnacht (Krampus Night, traditionally observed on December 5) the following evening with a…
Siegwerk USA | 2025 Weihnachtswald Sponsor
We’re pleased to announce Siegwerk USA as the Weihnachtswald Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2025. Siegwerk was founded in Siegburg, Germany in 1830 as a retailer of manufactured goods. The…
Christkindlmarket Des Moines Expands to Two Weekends
The European cultural experience the community has come to know and love is expanding to two weekends for twice the fun DES MOINES, March 31, 2025 – The dates for…
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa joins CDM Silent Auction Prevent Child Abuse Iowa will be making their first appearance in CDM’s Weihnachtswald with their tree “What About You? A Tree of…
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
First Time Participant, Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Welcome Mindspring Mental Health Alliance as they decorate their first tree for the CDM Silent Auction 2024. Mindspring is encouraging you take some…
Fort Des Moines Little League – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Fort Des Moines Little League First Timers Fort Des Moines Little League (FDLL) will be having a ball this year as a first time participant in the Christkindlmarket Silent Auction!…
Des Moines Refugee Support – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Des Moines Refugee Support Back for a Third Year Des Moines Refugee Support (DMRS) continues to enjoy celebrating the holidays in the Christkindlmarket Weihnachtswald as they decorate a tree for…
Heartland Youth Choir | #CDM2024 Performer
Tell us about your group Heartland Youth Choir provides a performance-based program for youth that emphasizes musical literacy and character development. Heartland Youth Choir provides a unique opportunity for children…
New to #CDM2024 | You can get your holiday gifts all in one place!
Besides plenty of food and drinks, there are many arts and specialty gift vendors at the market! We have new vendors from all over the Midwest selling traditional European-style goods.…
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15 – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Danish Brotherhood Decorates for a Fifth Year Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15 is returning for a 5th year of beautifying Chrisklindlmarket Des Moines. If you’ve enjoyed the tales of Danish storyteller,…