Food & Beverage
An der Weihnachtsecke – Advent calendars, truffles, Irish whisky fudge, Mozart kugeln, marzipan, liquor-filled chocolate, assorted holiday cookies, limited-edition Toblerone, Lebkuchen, stollen, stroopwafeln, clotted cream, shortbread, tea, Swedish lingonberry jam, German mustard and German honey
The Big Red Food Truck – [3rd year vendor] – (Germany) – Soft pretzel bites, garlic cream cheese curds, wienerschnitzel, doner kabobs. Vegetarian options available
Brick & Ember [new vendor] – (Germany) – Reuben Pizza, Flammkuchen (Bacon, Creme Fraiche and Caramelized Onion), Apfelkuchen (Cinnamon Apple), Brat and Kraut Pizza with Beer Cheese. Slices or whole pies.
Coaches Kolaches [new vendor] – (Czech) – Mini loafs of bread, sweet kolaches, savory kolaches and hot pineapple apple cider
Chocolaterie Stam [8th year vendor] – (Netherlands) – Hot chocolate, assorted chocolates, Stroopwafals, popcorn. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Vegetarian options available
Comfort Food [4th year vendor] – (Eastern European) – Jaeger Schnitzel, Brat Pizza, Kaese Spaetzle, Pretzel Bites, Champignons, Belegtes Brot
Creme de la Crepe [2nd year vendor] – (France) – Butter Cinnamon Sugar crepe, Banana Nutella Crepe, Strawberry Cheesecake Crepe, S’Mores Crepe, Beef Burgundy (Beef Bourguignon) Crepe, Hot Mulled Apple Cider, Bottled Water
Danish Windmill [6th year vendor] – (Denmark, Sweden) – Scandinavian candies; Scandinavian/Nordic goods including imports, traditional and modern Christmas décor, ornaments, and gift items, cookware, advent calendars and candles, collectibles, games, and apparel/footwear.
Des Moines Biergarten [2nd year vendor] – (Germany) – Bratwurst, Bavarian Pretzel, Currywurst with Fries, Schnitzel Bites, German Potato Salad. Vegetarian options available
Dore Bakery DSM [new vendor] – (France & Italy) – Gingerbread Biscotti, Mandelbrot (Almond and cinnamon), Holiday Packaged individual cakes, German Nussecken bars.
Freedom Blend Coffee [2nd year vendor] – Coffee and Espresso Drinks, Hot chocolate, Carmel Apple Cider, Tea. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan options available
Fritz Toffee Company [5th year vendor] – (England) – Toffee. Gluten Free (Preference) options available
German Taste [3rd year vendor] – (Germany) – Currywurst with a roll, Bratwurst with a roll, Pulled Pork with a roll, all with warm German potato salad. Pack of 4 German Brats and 6 oz. of our famous curry sauce. Gluten free options available
Hotsy Totsy Food Truck [3rd year vendor] – (Germany) – German Goulash Tots, Emmenthal Cheese & Bacon Tots, Donner Kabab w. tots, Brats n Tots, Currywurst Tots, Kasseler Tots. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Vegetarian options available
iPierogi [2nd year vendor] – (Poland) – Pierogi, Polish Sausage, Stuffed Cabbage (Gołabki), and Crepes (Blintzes). Gluten Free (Preference), Vegetarian options available
Iowa European Cultural Connection – Glühwein, Kinderpunsch, hot cocoa/coffee (based on availability), European Imports and Iowa Craft Beer
K&S Kitchen [4th year vendor] – (Germany) – Quarkbällchen (sweet German fried dough balls made with German quark cheese, rolled in cinnamon sugar). Vegetarian, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free options available
Kartoffelsack, LLC [new vendor] – (Germany) – Schnitzel mit Pommes (Schnitzel mit fries), Doner Kebab, Dampfnudeln (Sweet dumplings), Lebkuchen Herzen (Gingerbread hearts), Zimtsterne (cinnamon star cookies), Currywurst mit Pommes (Curry Sausage with fries), Schupfnudeln mit Sauerkraut (Potato noodles with sauerkraut), Bavarian Pretzels, Kaiserschmarrn (Shredded Pancakes)
The Kringle Man [6th year vendor] – (Denmark) – Danish Kringle, Danish Pastries, Weinerbrod, Cream Horns, Danish Letters, Eclairs, Krispies, Stroopwafles, Frozen Bags Of Aebelskiver
L&L European Delight [7th year vendor] – (Ukraine) – Ukrainian style Pierogies, Cheburekie, Pelmeni, cabbage rolls, smoked kolbasa, candies, gift items. Dairy Free, Vegetarian options available
Peverill’s Apiary [2nd year vendor] – (Germany) – Raw honey, creamed honey, hand-poured holiday-themed beeswax candles, lip balms, lotion bars, paw balms, hot honey cocoa and beeswax play dough. Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, All Natural options available
Pickle Creek Herbs [9th year vendor] – Herb-infused olive oils and vinegars, soaps, salves, salts, and balms. Spice blends made with dried herbs and garlic and other goods from our garden. Gluten Free (Preference), Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto options available
Polish King [4th year vendor] – (Poland) – Polish with Sauerkraut, Chicago Maxwell Polish, Italian Beef, Gyro, Walking Gyro, Italian Fries
Sugarplums [8th year vendor] – (Germany) – Lebkuchen, pfeffernuss, sentiment hearts, springerle, spritz, anise candy, stollen, cupcakes and cookies, german christmas ornaments
Sweet Treats [3rd year vendor] – (Germany) – Roasted Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, and Pecans infused with Cinnamon or Maple flavor)
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Ankeny [2nd year vendor] – Nitro cold brew, cold brew, iced latte, iced spiced latte, frappe, iced macchiato, tilt nitro energy, lemonate, tommy palmer, unsweet/sweet tea, latte, cappuccino, flat white, macchiato, americano, espresso, mocha, white chocolate mocha, spiced chai, dirty chai, hot chocolate, cinnamon apple cider. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free options available
Gift & Specialty Items
An der Weihnachtsecke – Steinbach nutcrackers, INGE and Glaszauber Lauscha ornaments, beer steins and glassware, commemorative Glühwein mugs and steins and Christkindlmarket Des Moines merchandise
Basic Stitch [new vendor] – Head ware, amigurumis, purses, and other wearables
Beautiful Life Atelier [2nd year vendor] – (France, Sweden) – Candles, wax melts, room + linen sprays, Reed diffusers, perfume oils, Eau de Parfum sprays, car fresheners
Dakota Tinworks [8th year vendor] – (Germany) – Handmade tin, copper, and brassware of various kinds: tin, copper, and brass Christmas ornaments, tin and copper tree tinsel, tin tree toppers, tin cookie cutters, tin biscuit cutters, tin candle holders, pierced tin and copper candle covers, tin candle sconces, tin cups, earrings using tinplate and copper, tin decorative frames, pierced tin panels in frames, tin candle lanterns. Also, items made from wire: ornaments, culinary tools.
DamonLayne Woodworking [7th year vendor] – Woodworking: including Cutting boards, Charcuterie boards, Cheese slicers, Cribbage boards, Hand-carved Santa ornaments, Christmas ornaments, Springerle cookie molds.
Danish Windmill [6th year vendor] – (Denmark, Sweden) – Scandinavian imported/designed goods, gnomes, kitchen wares, nonperishable foods and candies, Danish toys and games, Christmas decor, straw ornaments, glass ornaments, cookware, advent calendars and candles, misc holiday collectibles, apparel and footwear; bottles of Swedish glogg.
DSM Foundry [8th year vendor] – (Germany, Sweden) – German schwibbogen/lichterbogen, assorted ornaments and holiday earrings, advent calendars, wood lanterns, US/Iowa/Sport Park Passport maps, 3D printed toys
Good Moon Pottery [3rd year vendor] – (Sweden) – Ceramics
Indianola Glass Creations [8th year vendor] – (Germany, Sweden) – Fused & stained glass home decor, Christmas ornaments, fused & stained glass garden art.
L&L European Delight [7th year vendor] – (Ukraine) – Ukrainian/European food/gifts. Dairy Free, Vegetarian options available
Lost Planet Forge [3rd year vendor] – (Sweden, Germany) – Sporting knives, kitchen knives, jewelry
Nymph In The Woods [6th year vendor] – Wearable art made from fused glass and wire wrapping – necklaces, earrings, rings. bracelets and headpieces
Pam Hyde Pottery [4th year vendor] – Ornaments, magnets, tree luminaries, bowls, mugs, tumblers, utensil holders, plates, spoon rests, planters, vases, bacon bakers, garlic plates, sponge holders, herb strippers, yarn bowls, and other pottery items.
The Permanent Collection Letterpress + Design Studio [6th year vendor] – (Sweden) – Vintage Letterpress printed holiday stationery/prints, felt pennants, art prints, book bags and clothing.
Peverill’s Apiary [2nd year vendor] – (Germany) – Raw honey, creamed honey, hand-poured holiday-themed beeswax candles, lip balms, lotion bars, paw balms, hot honey cocoa and beeswax play dough. Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, All Natural options available
Pickle Creek Herbs [9th year vendor] – Herb-infused olive oils and vinegars, soaps, salves, salts, and balms. Spice blends made with dried herbs and garlic and other goods from our garden.
Quilted Gardens Nursery [8th year vendor] – Fair Trade gourd ornaments, Iowa made door and sleigh bells, fresh cut bundles of greens, Fresh made wreaths, Christmas trees, ice globe and luminary kits, European and European-style glass ornaments.
Rosemaled Creations by Maren [new vendor] – (Norway) – Rosemaled pottery including, but is not limited to, mugs, cups, plates, trays, vases, lidded jars, spoon rests, butter keepers, garlic keepers, sponge holders, utensil holders, teapots, nissens, and ornaments.
Schanz Furniture [5th year vendor] – (Germany) – Hand-made spalted maple Christmas trees, multi-wood Christmas trees, Musical Marble Trees (children’s toy), wooden recipe boxes, Handmade Star Christmas tree ornaments, hand-made cheese slicers & charcuterie boards, double wine glass & bottle holders, hand-made wooden Christmas ornaments.
Sugarplums Cakes and Confections [8th year vendor] – (Germany) – German Christmas ornaments.
Twisted Sunset Sisters Fiber Mill [new vendor] – Hand-dyed and naturally-colored yarn spun at Twisted Sunset Sisters Fiber Mill, handmade 100% alpaca dryer balls, drop-spindle learning kits, pin loom learning kits, 3D-printed fiber arts tools (yarn bowls, pin looms, etc.), handmade 100% alpaca felted soap bars, handwoven items such as rugs and towels, handmade knitted and crocheted goods such as hats, scarves, socks, ornaments and other holiday gifts, and project/tote bags for fiber artists with original designs.
Under the Bark Syrup Co. [2nd year vendor] – Maple syrup, maple sugar, and maple cream. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free options available
Wild Cherry Spoon Co. [7th year vendor] – (Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Scotland) – Spoons, Spatulas, Spreaders, spurtles, peanut butter spreaders, and other wooden utensils, beer flights, shot cups, muddlers, wine stoppers and other wooden barware, Cutting, charcuterie and serving boards, wooden Nativity sets, furniture.