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…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: Des Moines Children’s Museum
We would like to welcome back the Des Moines Children’s Museum for their second year with the Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction. They have chosen the charmed theme of Harry…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: Taysia Blue Rescue
The Christkindlmarket Des Moines Silent Auction has recruited a new participant this year, Taysia Blue Rescue. “Taysia Blue Husky and Malamute Rescue is a 100% volunteer and foster based organization…
St. Nick’s Christkindlbier Furkin Tapping
We had a great time working with Confluence Brewing Company last year to create our very own Christkindlmarket Des Moines beer called St. Nick’s Christkindlbier. We’ll be tapping a furkin…
Christkindlmarket DSM Beer Release!
Confluence Brewing Company will be releasing St. Nick's Christkindlbier on Black Friday at the brewery and it will go out to retail locations the following week leading up to Christkindlmarket…
Silent Auction Tree Blog Feature: MacKenzie Highlanders Pipes & Drums
Christkindlmarket Des Moines’ Silent Auction has become a fun and thoughtful tradition over the past three years. Each year, non-profit organizations across Iowa are invited to decorate a tree for…
Silent Auction Feature
Bid Now! Did you know Christkindlmarket Des Moines has a Silent Auction during their three-day event?!?! Every year, Iowa non-profits are invited to decorate a live cut tree, which…
Support DMEHA/CDM Through GiveIowa
We are thrilled to announce that Des Moines European Heritage Association will be GiveIowa’s selected charity for November 2018. Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) began GiveIowa to further its message…