Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: Sons of Norway
The Sons of Norway Marsteinen Lodge are back again to add a little Norwegian flare to this years’ Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction. The national colors of Norway are red,…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: DMEHA Samstagsschule- German for Kinder
The Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) Samstagsschule- German for Kinder, will be a welcome addition to the third annual Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction. Offering immersive German classes to…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: Scottish Heritage Society
Christkindlmarket Des Moines' Silent Auction is excited to have the Scottish Heritage Society as another first-time participant. They will be decking their tree for “A Scottish Holiday.” The Central Iowa…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: A Home for EveryBunny
A Home for EveryBunny is back for a second year of tree decorating at the Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction. They are putting their furry friends on pedestals with their…
What’s new at CDM2018
As festival organizers, we try to bring something new or different to Christkindlmarket Des Moines each year. Check out what's new for #CDM2018. 1. Wander to Walnut for additional food,…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center in Des Moines is another new participant in this years’ Silent Auction. They provide free programs that are educational and therapeutic in nature to…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: Veterans in Agriculture
We are excited to welcome back a three-year participant of the Silent Auction, Veterans in Agriculture (VIA). They have helped beautify Christkindlemarket Des Moines every year representing their organization with…
Bratwurst Imbiß am Markt
A new tradition in 2018 is Bratwurst Imbiss am Markt (Brat stand at the market) run by Des Moines European Heritage Association, the non-profit responsible for the production of Christkindlamarket…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: Greater Des Moines Soap Box Derby Association
The Greater Des Moines Soap Box Derby Association is one of nine non-profit new to the Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction this year. According to their website, “The mission of…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines
The Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines was founded in 1977, and is one of 350 clubs around the world that promotes international understanding, cultural education, and citizen diplomacy through…