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ByMelissa Mootz

Bright Beginnings Preschool, Ankeny

The Christkindlmarket Silent Auction has twelve Iowa non-profit organizations thrilled to present festive tree creations to our market patrons. “It’s a Marshmallow World” for Bright Beginnings Preschool as they enjoy…

ByMelissa Mootz

Iowa Genealogical Society

The Christkindlmarket Silent Auction has twelve Iowa non-profit organizations thrilled to present festive tree creations to our market patrons. We have a wonderful mix of returning cheer spreaders and new…

ByNathan Wagner

New Vendors at Christkindlmarket Des Moines in 2022

Christkindlmarket Des Moines’ volunteer crew is getting excited about this year’s market coming the first weekend of December. This year’s market will have many of the gift and specialty item…

BySuzanne Hull

Children Invited to Participate in Opening Ceremony Procession

Children are an integral component of any Christkindlmarket opening ceremony. Would your child (children) like to follow “Saint Nicholas” through Christkindlmarket Des Moines to participate in the opening ceremony? Contact…

BySuzanne Hull

Prairie Meadows Donates $20,000 to the Iowa European Cultural Connection

Betterment Grant will help fund Christkindlmarket Des Moines – an annual holiday tradition Prairie Meadows recently awarded the Iowa European Cultural Connection (IECC) a Betterment Grant totaling $20,000. The grant…

BySuzanne Hull

Pinicon Farm Crafts | #CDM2022 Vendor

Tell us about your business Pinicon Farm Crafts is a family business that was started by Jeff and Marlys Sowers to combine Jeff’s love for woodworking with Marlys’ love for…

BySuzanne Hull

Pickle Creek Herbs | #CDM2022 Vendor

Tell us about your business Hello from Pickle Creek Herbs! We are a family farm in Pleasant Plain, Iowa. We create artisan infused olive oils and vinegars, soaps, salves, and…

BySuzanne Hull

Danish Windmill | #CDM2022 Vendor

Tell us about your business The Danish Windmill is a living history museum and gift shop. Proceeds from our store go towards the preservation of the historic windmill brought over…

BySuzanne Hull

CDM 2022 Silent Auction Tree Participation

As a part of Christkindlmarket Des Moines, we are presenting Iowa nonprofits with a unique fundraising opportunity. We will have 12 – six to eight foot cut trees* available for…

BySuzanne Hull

#CDM2022 Venue Performers Announced

Friday, December 2, 2022 3:30pm - 4:30pm AND 5pm - 5:30pm: Top Hat Carolers is a local singing group that has performed holiday music for over 25 years. They sing…