CDM 2026 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Application
April 15 marks the opening of our Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Application. We invite Iowa nonprofits to fill out our application to secure one of twelve trees available to decorate…
Iowa State Bank | 2026 Annual Hut Sponsor
We’re excited to announce Iowa State Bank’s support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2026 as an Annual Hut Sponsor for both weekends. Iowa State Bank is proud to have celebrated 85…
Siegwerk USA | 2026 Weihnachtswald Sponsor
We’re pleased to announce Siegwerk USA as the Weihnachtswald Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2026. Siegwerk was founded in Siegburg, Germany in 1830 as a retailer of manufactured goods. The…
Christkindlmarket Des Moines Nonprofit Partnership Program (NPP)
2026 NPP: Vendor Hut Set Up Saturday, November 28th, 2026New Hope United Methodist ChurchSaturday, November 29th, 2026Monday, November 30th, 2026 2026 NPP: Operations Set Up Monday, November 30th, 2026Tuesday, December…
Bravo Greater Des Moines Operating Support Grant Recipient – 2026
The organizers of Christkindlmarket Des Moines are pleased to announce the receipt of a Bravo Greater Des Moines Operating Support Grant. These funds will be used to support the operational…
CDM2025 Day 8 – 12/14 – Last day!
Here are a few highlights for this year's festival. Check out the schedule below or head over to the full schedule (including all demonstration times). Last Day to pick up…
CDM2025 Day 7 – 12/13
Here are a few highlights for this year's festival. Check out the schedule below or head over to the full schedule (including all demonstration times). Breakfast with St Nick Saturday,…
CDM2025 Day 6 – 12/12
Here are a few highlights for this year's festival. Check out the schedule below or head over to the full schedule (including all demonstration times). Wandering Greens Portable Mini Golf…
CDM2025 Day 5 – 12/11
Here are a few highlights for this year's festival. Check out the schedule below or head over to the full schedule (including all demonstration times). Wandering Greens Portable Mini Golf…
The Ultimate Guide to Week 2
Christkindlmarket Des Moines has expanded to 2 weekends in 2025. Here's a few highlights of what is happening the second weekend, Dec 11 - 14, 2025 at Principal Park. Thu,…