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BySuzanne Hull

Soroptimist International of Des Moines | #CDM2024 Nonprofit Partner

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Soroptimist International of Des Moines as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Soroptimist International of Des Moines and their team of volunteers will…

BySuzanne Hull

2024 Christkindlmarket Des Moines Christkind Application

Welcome! We appreciate your interest in applying to be the 2024 Christkind at Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) taking place Dec 5 - 8, 2024 at Principal Park. Please complete this…

BySuzanne Hull

GreenState Credit Union | 2024 Hut Sponsor

We’re pleased to have GreenState Credit Union as a Hut Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2024. Organized in 1938, GreenState has grown to be Iowa’s largest credit union and one…

BySuzanne Hull

Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampi) at #CDM2024

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) a few days early with…

BySuzanne Hull

Community Choice | 2024 Platinum Sponsor

We’re pleased to have Community Choice as a member of our team as a Platinum Sponsor. At Community Choice, we UNbank. What the heck does that mean? Many things! UNbanking…

BySuzanne Hull

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa | #CDM2024 Nonprofit Partner

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa and their team of volunteers will be managing…

BySuzanne Hull

Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co | 2024 Bronze Sponsor

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…

BySuzanne Hull

#CDM2024 Yuletide Hall Performers Announced

Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:30pm – 9pm: The Jolly Germans Band, a German band playing a variety of old time dance favorites! Friday, December 6, 2024 11:30am – 2:30pm: Jager…

BySuzanne Hull

Daughters of Norway’s Eva Nansen Lodge 46 | 2024 Hut Sponsor

Many thanks to Daughters of Norway’s Eva Nansen Lodge 46 for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2024.  Scandinavians began immigrating to Iowa as early as the 1830s and 1840s…

BySuzanne Hull

Chicago Teahouse | 2024 Annual Hut Sponsor

We’re pleased to have Chicago Teahouse as an Annual Hut Sponsor. From our location in the heart of the Historic Gold Coast of Chicago we have been able to share…