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,…
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”…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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!…
Community Hand Up, First Year Participant! We are excited to welcome a new local non-profit to the #CDM2024 Weihnachtswald Silent Auction, Community Hand Up! Community Hand Up was created to…
Hope Animal Rescue Decorates, Again! It wouldn’t be a #CDM2024 Weihnachtswald without Hope Animal Rescue and their furr-estive tree! Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa will be decorating a tree at…
Tell us about your business Basic Stitch is a small, one-woman operation, born in the heart of Iowa, and specializes in handmade knitwear with a primary focus on cozy hats…