FREE Children’s Activity Kit Drive Through Pop-Up at Salisbury House
Hey all you Christmas-loving crafters! CDM Curbside’s Kinderkorner, sponsored by MidAmerican Energy Company, will be hosting a free, drive-through pop-up event at the Salisbury House (4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312), Sunday, November 15th from 9 – 11 am. There will be five different European-inspired Christmas craft kits for children ages 1-12 while supplies last.
Twist together a lucky Ukrainian Christmas Spider; learn about the Italian Christmas witch as you craft her broom; share the love after decorating a Croatian licitar heart; celebrate the season piecing together a Spanish pinata; or fold together a traditional Tyrolean Hat (Alpine Hat).
Don’t forget to shop CDM Curbside presented by Christkindlmarket Des Moines Nov. 9th – 22nd with pick at Principal Park Dec 3rd-6th. The Kinderkorner will have three FREE children’s craft kits exclusive to the online marketplace that you can add to your shopping cart.
Can’t wait to see you!
Pickle Creek Herbs | #CDMCurbside Vendor
- Tell us about your business
Hello from Pickle Creek Herbs! We are a small family farm in SE Iowa. We grow herbs, garlic, peppers, and fruits that we then use to create artisan infused olive oils and vinegars, soaps, salves, and balms. We take the process from seed to store and make everything ourselves using our own original recipes. We want to show how amazing herbs can be when they’re grown by passionate farmers who love their plants, their community, and their Iowa soil.
- What inspired you to get involved as a vendor at CDM Curbside?
We first heard about Christkindlmarket Des Moines in 2016, and the uniqueness of it jumped out and grabbed our imagination—we hadn’t seen anything like it in Iowa before, and we just knew we had to be a part of it. And then we had such a great time with the visitors, volunteers, and vendors that we kept coming back year after year. Every year was better! So of course we had to come back again this year. It won’t be the same as seeing everyone in person (which we love and will miss!), but if anyone can capture Christmas cheer and bring it to you online and curbside, it’s Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
3. What products will you be selling at CDM Curbside and why did you choose them?
To stay in the spirit of Christkindlmarket Des Moines as much as possible, we’ll be selling only our handmade artisanal products that we create using our own herbs and recipes, including infused olive oils and vinegars and herbal soaps and balms. We’ll especially be featuring holiday gift boxes and bags in traditional holiday colors.
4. Anything else you’d like to share?
Be sure to check out our Apple Strudel Balsamic, which we created especially for Christkindlmarket Des Moines!
#CDM2021 Gift Guide | Steins and Glassware
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our store at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
Peruse our offering of authentic beer steins and glassware, guaranteed to “wow” the aficionado on your holiday gift giving list.
200th Anniversary Silent Night Chapel, $250
This hand-painted, relief decorated beer stein was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Silent Night Christmas Carol first sung on December 24th, 1818 in a chapel in the alpine village of Oberndorf near Salzburg, Austria. The chapel is dusted by a fresh snowfall and is framed by bouquets of alpine Edelweiss flowers on either side.
On the morning of December 24th in 1818, assistant priest Joseph Mohr asked Franz Xaver Gruber to compose a suitable melody for his “Silent Night” poem.
He wrote the melody that very same day. It was at the Christmas memorial mass in the year 1818 in the chapel of St. Nicolas where locals first sang the Christmas Carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” (German: “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht”). Every year on December 24th by 5pm a tranquil mass is held at the chapel, where the Silent Night Carol is sung in many languages.
Lyrics of the Silent Night Christmas Carol in German:
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! – Alles schläft; einsam wacht
Nur das traute hoch heilige Paar. – Holder Knab’ im lockigen Haar
Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh – Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht – Hirten erst kundgemacht
Durch der Engel Halleluja – Tönt es laut von fern und nah:
Christ, der Retter ist da – Christ, der Retter ist da
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht – Gottes Sohn, oh, wie lacht
Lieb’ aus deinem göttlichen Mund – Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund
Christ, in deiner Geburt – Christ, in deiner Geburt
Banner on top reads “Silent Night Chapel 200 Years Stille-Nacht-Kapelle”. The base and rim are bordered by edelweiss, Christmas bells & sheet music. Relief pewter conical lid and cobalt blue background.
Limited Edition of only 5,000 individually numbered beer steins Worldwide!
Volume: 1/2 Liter
Height: approx. 10.25″
Alphorn Blowers, $85
Relief stein, 0.5 l, “Alphorn blowers”, colored, with pewter lid, stoneware, Manufacturer: Zoeller & Born, Germany
Bayern Horn, $70
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9-1/4 in.
Beer Brewers Pewter Pilsner, $150
This exquisitely detailed, solid pewter beer cup or pilsner tulip (pilstulpe) with footed base has three panels with relief decorated scenes; beer being brewed, a horse drawn beer wagon delivering kegs of beer and patrons of a biergarten enjoying the finished brew.
Part of Artina’s Gambrinus – patron saint of brewers – collection.
Volume: approx. 8oz to fill line (top border), 9oz to rim Height: approx. 6.25″
Bier Tent, $50
Painted in 1935 by Ernst Schlemo, this image provides a festive actual view of the inside of the Munich Oktoberfest Schottenhamel Bier Tent. The Schottenhamels are the oldest innkeeper family, attending the Oktoberfest since 1867. This is the tent where the Oktoberfest officially starts each year, when the Mayor of Munich taps the first barrel.
Material: Porcelain
Origin: Germany
Volume: 1.0 L
Dimensions: 9-1/2 in.
Bierwagon, $50
The image that appears on this stein was painted in 1910 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Munich Oktoberfest. Decorated bierwagons were used originally to transport 100-litre barrels to the Oktoberfest. The powerful teams of four horses wore decorated harnesses and the coachmen were highly respected. Today, the high consumption of beer (5,000,000 litres in 1995) at the Oktoberfest makes bierwagon deliveries impractical. However, they do continue as a demonstration of the old tradition.
Material: Porcelain
Origin: Germany
Volume: 1.0 L
Dimensions: 9-1/2 in.
Bremen, $85
City relief stein, 0.5 l, “Bremen”, colored, with pewter lid, stoneware, Manufacturer: Zoeller & Born, Germany
Castle Gate, $250
This tower stein is decorated as a castle tower. On the front of the stein, opposite the handle, two doors open on the side of the stein to show you a scene inside with a man valiantly waving a flag with a castle in the background. The doors are sealed with a pewter German eagle crest that snaps the doors closed. A conical pewter lid completes the piece.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 11-1/4 in. Limited edition.
City Pilsner – Berlin, $20
Gold-leaf crown on top rim. Spiral faceted glass body.
Material: Glassware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9 in.
City Pilsner – Düsseldorf, $20
Gold-leaf crown on top rim. Spiral faceted glass body.
Material: Glassware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9 in.
City Pilsner – Frankfurt, $20
Gold-leaf crown on top rim. Spiral faceted glass body.
Material: Glassware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9 in.
City Pilsner – Heidelberg, $20
Gold-leaf crown on top rim. Spiral faceted glass body.
Material: Glassware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9 in.
City Pilsner – München, $20
Gold-leaf crown on top rim. Spiral faceted glass body.
Material: Glassware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9 in.
City Pilsner – Rothenburg, $20
Gold-leaf crown on top rim. Spiral faceted glass body.
Material: Glassware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9 in.
Crests Stein, $120
Stoneware, hand-painted raised relief decoration with gold relief accents. This stein prominently features the German Eagle against a midnight blue background with white snow-like highlights. All 16 Regional Coats of Arms are displayed below, to the left and to the right of the eagle. Deutschland is etched into a raised ribbon near the bottom. The unusual pear-shaped stein body and the pedestal base combine to create a very attractive body design. An ornamental pewter lid completes the piece.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 10 in.
Dancers, $200
This stein was made from molds acquired from the original factory of Paul Werner Corzelius (some of which are over 100 years old!). This stein was made just a few kilometers from the original Gerz Sessenbach and Corzelius Hoehr Grenzhausen factory sites.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 3.0L
Dimensions: 17-1/2 in.
Deutschland, $115
Stoneware, raised-relief decoration. The northern coast, the Rhein River valleys, the mountains and the Black Forest are the major regions and geography of Germany and are represented by this stein. The Imperial Eagle is the main motif with antiqued gold crown above it and a banner with the word DEUTSCHLAND below it. Very attractive subtle barrel shape and muted coloring.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.75 L
Dimensions: 10-1/2 in.
Limited edition of 5,000 pieces
Equestrian, $179
Stoneware, hand-painted raised relief decoration. This barrel-shaped stein features a portrait of a horse opposite the handle encircled in gold, a rider jumping a fence to the left, and a horse frolicking in a field to the right. The stein is hand-painted with bold colors and gold-leaf accents. An antiqued conical pewter lid completes the piece.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.50 L
Dimensions: 9 in.
Limited edition of 10,000 pieces
Europe Souvenir, $225
This hand-painted relief beer stein shows a panorama of famous European cities & their skylines/notable monuments including Paris, Rome, Florence, Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Venice, London & Lucerne. The upper rim is decorated with a clog, a bakers hat, a bunch of grapes, a beer mug and more. The lower rim has the country flags of France, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Austria & Switzerland each separated by a golden star. The front features a banner reading “Europa – Europe”, a map of Europe circled by gold leaf decoration & two crossed European Union flags. Pewter conical lid.
Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered beer steins Worldwide!
Height: 11″ Volume: 0.75 Liter
Fixierkrug (puzzle mug), $65
Beer stein, “Fixierkrug”, 0.5 l, “German flags”, fun article, (you need to keep a special hole shut in order to drink), porcelain, Manufacturer: Domex, Germany
German-American History, $75
The body of this stein is a smooth, white and blue glazed, high quality stoneware decorated with a gold wrap around design. Along the top border of the stein are the words, “GERMAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE.” The left side of the gold design features a timeline detailing significant events in the history and accomplishments of German-Americans, beginning with the year 1608 when Germans arrive in the English settlement of Jamestown, VA. Images of popular American traditions adopted from their German heritage and famous German-Americans adorn the left side as well.
The right side of the stein features additional images of famous German-Americans and aspects of American culture adopted from its German heritage. The timeline from the left side continues on the right, beginning with events in 1856 and ending with the 2000 census results revealing that 15% of the American population are of German descent.
At the center of the decoration is a German Eagle crest design against a U.S. Flag background. Encircling the design are the words, “GERMANY” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and above and below are maps of both countries. Rows of raised stars decorate the ornamental pewter lid.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.75 L
Dimensions: 9-3/4 in.
Hopfenschild – 0.125L, $65
Pewter relief stein, 0.125 l, “Heidelberg” & “Munich”, black with pewter lid, stoneware, Manufacturer: Zoeller & Born, Germany
Hopfenschild – 1.0L, $90
Souvenir stein “Hopfenschild”, 1.0 l, “German cities”, black with pewter lid, stoneware, Manufacturer: Domex, Germany
Hunter’s Kiss, $150
This large, traditional stein features a hunter embracing a woman for a kiss. The full color, raised relief stoneware stein is 18″ high, hold 2.0 liters, and is finished with an ornamental pewter lid.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 2.0L
Dimensions: 18 in.
Kannenbaecker – Braukindl, $25
Kannenbaecker stein, 0.5 l, “Braukindl”, Greetings from Munich w/6 brewery logos, stoneware, Manufacturer: Domex, Germany
Kannenbaecker – City Motif, $25
Kannenbaecker stein, 0.5 l, stoneware, Manufacturer: Domex, Germany
Kannenbaecker – Stammtisch, $25
Kannenbaecker stein, 0.5 l, “Stammtisch”, stoneware, Manufacturer: Domex, Germany
Kannenbaecker – Denmark, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Denmark banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaecker – England, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a England banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaecker – Finland, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a FInland banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaecker – Germany, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Germany banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaecker – Ireland, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Ireland banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaecker – Italy, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Italy banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaecker – Scotland, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Scotland banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Lovers Stein, $100
Meticulously hand-painted with precise detail, this stein features a romantic couple on a balcony standing amidst roses, doves and angels. Castles decorate the background. The German phrase on the side states, O schoene Zeit Du Zeit der Liebe, which means, Oh what a wonderful time of love. With a flared base, this stein is a classic Thewalt stein and is one of his all time best selling items. A roseten pewter lid rests on top. Made in Germany.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 7-3/4 in.
Nürnberg – uncolored, $155
City relief stein, 0.5 l, “Nuernberg”, uncolored, with pewter lid stoneware, Manufacturer: Zoeller & Born, Germany
Oktoberfest, $210
Relief beer stein, 1.0 l, “panorama Oktoberfest 2010”, rustic, with pewter lid, stoneware, Manufacturer: Zoeller & Born, Germany
Romantische Franken, $150
Panorama relief stein, 0.5 l, “romantic Franken”, rustic, with pewter lid, stoneware, Würzburg – Nürnberg – Bamberg, Manufacturer: Zoeller & Born, Germany
Stoneware Boot, $150
This is a unique stoneware boot with traditional stein styling.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 2.0 L
Dimensions: 14 in.
Trumpeter, $150
This traditional stein has a classic antiqued green and cream decoration. Opposite the handle is a design with a trumpeter and his horse with a castle in the background bordered by an ornate frame. A conical pewter lid completes the stein.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 1.50 L
Dimensions: 13-1/2 in.
Wine Goblet, $25
Glass, hand-cut grape and leaf pattern. Green colored foot.
Material: Glassware
Origin: Germany
Volume: 0.20 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
#CDMCurbside Gift Guide | Christkindlmarket Des Moines Glühwein Mug Collection
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our CDM Curbside online store within the CDM Curbside online marketplace of vendors.
Complete your collection, or that of a friend, with EVERY Glühwein mug from the past FIVE years of Christkindlmarket Des Moines: 2016-2020! Each one decorated with iconic scenes of Des Moines and the holiday season. *VERY limited quantities on 2016- 2019 mugs*
Christkindlmarket Des Moines Glüwein Mug Collection, $62
A complete set of commemorative Christkindlmarket Des Moines Glühwein mugs: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
Free Children’s Craft Sponsored by MidAmerican Energy
Pick up a free Halloween inspired Christmas craft kit from CDM Curbside presented by Christkindlmarket Des Moines and sponsored by MidAmerican Energy at the Drive-Through Bite-Size Market on October 31st.
Learn about the Italian Christmas witch as you craft her broom and wrap it around a sweet treat or discover the wonder of the Ukrainian Christmas Spider and it’s tree decorating skills.
Kits will be available at the entry to the market while supplies last. If you are interested in more cultural Christmas crafts, visit our Kinderkorner pop up on November 15th at the Salisbury House and don’t forget to add a kit as you shop the CDM Curbside online marketplace November 9 – 23 with Curbside Pickup at Principal Park December 3 – 6.
#CDM2021 Gift Guide | Cozy Logo Wear
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our store at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
Is there an outdoor-lover on your gift list? How about a set of cozy convertible mitten/gloves, a scarf, or a hat all with the Christkindlmarket Des Moines logo? Think of how they’ll enjoy staying toasty and warm on a winter walk or while creating that epic snowman?
CDM Gloves – size large, $20
Christkindlmarket Des Moines mitten/glove combo – size large
CDM Gloves – size extra-large, $20
Christkindlmarket Des Moines mitten/glove combo – size XL
CDM Scarf, $15
Soccer/Football style Christkindlmarket Des Moines scarf
CDM Knit Hat with Cuff, $11
Christkindlmarket Des Moines knit hat with cuff and pom-pom
CDM Beanie, $12
Christkindlmarket Des Moines blue beanie
#CDMCurbside Gift Guide | Scottish Tea Time
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our CDM Curbside online store within the CDM Curbside online marketplace of vendors.
Experience the best of the afternoon tea traditions with Shortbread Biscuits from Shortbread House of Edinburgh and carefully crafted tea from The Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Company.
Hazelnut & White Chocolate Shortbread, $12.50
Truly handmade all butter shortbread biscuits made by Shortbread House of Edinburgh with crunchy pieces of roasted hazelnut and white chocolate chunks. An all butter shortbread recipe using only the finest ingredients.
Salted Caramel Shortbread, $12.50
Truly handmade all butter shortbread biscuits made by Shortbread House of Edinburgh with the classic combination of sweet caramel blending perfectly with the salt and buttery shortbread biscuit. An all butter shortbread recipe using only the finest ingredients.
Clotted Cream Shortbread, $12.50
Truly handmade all butter shortbread biscuits made by Shortbread House of Edinburgh made even more indulgent with the addition of Clotted Cream. An all butter shortbread recipe using only the finest ingredients.
Shortbread Fingers with Dark Chocolate, $8.00
Made by Shortbread House of Edinburgh each box contains a sealed tray of eight shortbread fingers with chocolate chips. These biscuits are irresistible with satisfyingly rich dark chocolate chunks, a treat for everyone.
Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Companies’ Tartan Trio, $20.00
This modern gift pack combines the best of premium Whisky flavored tea, coffee and fudge.
Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Companies’ Scottish Collection, $12.50
A selection of traditional Scottish brews, featuring: Thistle, Scottish Breakfast, Heather and Whisky flavored tea. Each teabag comes with string & tag design and is individually wrapped to keep the high quality leaf teas fresh.
#CDMCurbside Gift Guide | Traditional Christmas Stollen
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our CDM Curbside online store within the CDM Curbside online marketplace of vendors.
Originally from Saxony, Germany this Christmas specialty is a long, shallow, yeasted cake packed with spices, dried fruit and nuts with a thick roll of marzipan in the middle. Discover these delicious stollen which are perfect for sharing.
Kuchenmeister’s Butter Almond Stollen, $13
Finest ingredients like butter, almonds, raisins and candied fruit give this stollen its typical Christmas flavor.
Kuchenmeister’s Christollen, $10
Kuchenmeister Christmas tollen is a specialty and is baked for generations based on a traditional recipe. Popular in this classical way it is filled with raisins and candied fruit.
Kuchenmeister’s Luxury Marzipan Stollen, $11
Based on a traditional recipe and filled with moist marzipan. Raisins and candied fruit add the finishing touch to this classic stollen.
Kuchenmeister’s Orange Stollen, $8
Baked with a scrumptious sprinkling of raisins, candied orange and lemon peels and marzipan filling infused into rich bread and covered in powdered sugar.
Kuchenmeister’s Rum Stollen, $11
Kuchenmeister’s ready made cakes are a delight for the afternoon or as after-dinner dessert. Made with the finest ingredients and over 100 years of baking experience, this rum cake is destined to please your palate.
Kuchenmeister’s Black Forest Cherry Brandy Stollen, $17
The Black Forest Stollen features cherries and other authentic ingredients destined to please your palate.
Volunteer at #CDMCurbside
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
CDM Curbside presented by Christkindlmarket Des Moines
November 29th – December 6th, 2020
Principal Park
Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) invites you to be a part of something great: CDM Curbside presented by Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Volunteers are integral to a successful community event. We need your help and we have several volunteer opportunities to choose from whether you are looking for just yourself or a group, indoors or outdoors. Be sure to include family members, friends and others who could join you to make it more fun!
Click here to sign up!
For 2020, DMEHA has announced that it will change its annual in-person holiday experience to “CDM Curbside”. CDM Curbside will feature an online marketplace open Nov. 9 to 22, hosting several vendor online stores featuring unique holiday wares and edibles. After purchasing, customers can choose various drive-thru pickup times at Principal Park’s Main Lot from Dec. 3 to 6.
CDM Curbside will allow customers to pick up their purchases from multiple vendors at one place and time from the comfort and safety of their vehicles. Prior to pick up, vendors will deliver the customers’ orders to one location allowing volunteers to then group the orders together by customer. Vendors will not be on site for curbside pickup.
Shop the Virtual Marketplace: Nov 9, 12:01am – Nov 22, 11:59pm
CDM Curbside pickup day and time:
Thursday, December 3: 5pm – 8pm
Friday, December 4: 11am – 8pm
Saturday, December 5: 9am – 6pm
Sunday, December 6: 12pm – 5pm
Volunteer no-shows can cause great difficulties for the planning and production of CDM Curbside. We ask that you report on time and remain on task for the duration of your shift(s). All volunteers must be at least 16 years old when they report for their volunteer shift.
YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST: We will be following the CDC’s latest COVID-19 guidance. Face coverings are required, social distancing is encouraged as much as possible and volunteer managers will wipe down high-touch areas between shifts. Should you forget your face covering, a limited number will be available.
Click here to sign up!
Redeem your volunteer points for a small token of our appreciation (1 Shift volunteered per day = 1 Point):
| White – 1 Point 2020 commemorative pin Mini Rittersport (chocolate) | Blue – 2 Points Spray hand sanitizer Full size candy bar | Gold – 3 Points CDM branded pint glass 2020 commemorative ornament |
Order Fulfillment – Sorter – Indoors: Vendors will ship or deliver customer orders to Principal Park’s Cub Club. Sorters will unpack the customer orders and place them on individual vendor tables alphabetically by last name. Each volunteer will be assigned to one vendor table to allow for social distancing.
Order Fulfillment – Picker – Indoors: Attention to detail is a must! Pickers will be provided a customer order pick sheet and assemble the customer orders from various vendors. The customer orders will be organized by customer last name on individual vendor tables.
Order Fulfillment – Checker – Indoors: Attention to detail is a must! The Checker works with the Bagger to confirm the customer orders picked by the Picker. The Checker writes the customer name on each bag and adds a few stickers. The Checker also identifies orders that are incomplete and escalates any issues to a Manager.
Order Fulfillment – Bagger – Indoors: The Bagger works with the Checker to confirm the customer orders picked by the Picker. The Bagger adds printed materials and ribbon to the bag and transports the orders to a holding area adjacent to the fulfillment area while organizing the orders alphabetically by last name by pickup day.
Transporter – Indoors/Outside: Transports fulfilled customer orders from Principal Park’s Cub Club Suites to Principal Park’s Main Lot using a hand cart and Caryall Utility Cart while keeping the orders organized alphabetically.
Production Set Up – Outside: Do you have an eye for detail? Work with a team to set up Christmas trees, assemble signage, hang stringed lights, decorate wooden vendor stalls, etc. **Some heavy lifting required**
Curbside Pickup – Traffic Controller – Outside: Stationed at the entrance to Principal Park’s Main Lot, the Traffic Controller will make sure people pulling into the Main Lot are CDM Curbside customers. If not, send them off with a friendly smile and a flyer for Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2021.
Curbside Pickup – Greeter – Outside: Checks in customers driving through the Principal Park Main Lot to pick up their online orders. Customers will be instructed to write their name and where they want their order placed (back seat or trunk) on a piece of paper in their windshield for contactless delivery. The Greeter will direct the customer to the shortest pickup lane and call ahead via walkie talkie to a Manager with the customer name and pickup lane.
Curbside Pickup – Stager – Outside: Collates customer orders and delivers to assigned pickup lane.
Curbside Pickup – Checker – Outside: This volunteer role needs to complete online I-PACT (Iowa – Program for Alcohol Compliance) Training. Attention to detail is a must! Once the customer’s vehicle pulls up to the loading area, the Checker will confirm the customer’s identity and tell the Runner which name to grab. If the customer ordered alcohol, the Checker will need to check an ID. The Checker will verify the order one final time and mark it as “Delivered”.
Curbside Pickup – Runner – Outside: The Runner brings the customer order from the staging area (adjacent hut) to the Checker for final verification and then places the order in the vehicle’s back seat or trunk.
Production Tear Down – Outside: Remove Christmas trees, disassemble signage, remove stringed lights, remove decorations from wooden vendor stalls. **Some heavy lifting required**
#CDM2021 Gift Guide | Steins to Represent Your Culture
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our store at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
Situated between the Rhine River, the mouth of the Lahn River and Saynbach Creek, Kannenbackerland has exceptional clay deposits. Known for its pottery since the 1400s, they have been creating unique and varied styles for centuries. Now YOU can have one of these original German beer steins celebrating your personal heritage.
Kannenbaeck – Irish Crest, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above an Ireland banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaeck – Scottish Crest, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Scotland banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaeck – Italian Crest, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above an Italian banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaeck – English Crest, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above an English banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaeck – Danish Crest, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Denmark banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaeck – Finnish Crest, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a Finland banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.
Kannenbaeck – German Crest, $20
This half-liter, classic gray stoneware kannenbaecker mug is decorated with a pewter embossed appliqué depicting an eagle with crown above a German banner.
Material: Stoneware
Origin: China
Volume: 0.5 L
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in.