Give Local Des Moines
On May 3, Des Moines European Heritage Association and more than one hundred other nonprofits in the area will be joining together to participate in a full day of giving…
Sponsor Spotlight | Stoy Hall and Modern Woodmen of America
Christkindlmarket Des Moines relies on donations to help bring our work to life. We appreciate all our sponsors and donations that come from individuals or are collected at fundraisers. With…
Sponsor Spotlight | Kum & Go
If you’re from Iowa, Kum & Go is probably a familiar name. The convenience chain, headquarter in West Des Moines, has been a part of Iowa communities for more than…
The Making of a Christmas Market | Vendor Stalls
If you’ve been following our blog, you might have seen how important vendors are to creating a successful Christmas market. Christkindlmarket Des Moines is now one step closer to providing…
Experience France: A Wine and Food Tasting
Order tickets via Eventbrite Experience the flavors of France at an exclusive wine and food tasting hosted by VOM FASS to benefit Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA). This…
Sponsor Spotlight | The Rasmussen Group
Though Christkindlmarket Des Moines is a new event, our goal is to become a local tradition where families can come together to celebrate their history. That’s why The Rasmussen Group…
Now Seeking Vendors and Performers!
Christmas markets are more than just seasonal events. They are cultural experiences. If you don’t believe it, read the post written by our newly added Board Director, Doug Whittle. It…
Sponsor Spotlight | Darcy Hines Designs
Creating a Christmas market takes a lot of work. There are donations to gather, plans to make with the City and entertainment acts to schedule. Before that can be done,…
Fundraising: Helping with Happy Hour
Anna VanWaardhuizen is an Illinois native living in Des Moines while attending Drake University. She is a junior studying public relations and leadership. In addition to working as an intern…
Market Magic: The Multi-Sensory Experience of a European Christmas
Doug Whittle is president and owner of his consulting and training company, Whittle Consulting Group LLC. He and his wife Dianne live in Urbandale and share a passion for the…