Food & Beverage
An der Weihnachtsecke – {both weekends} Advent calendars, truffles, Irish whisky fudge, Mozart kugeln, marzipan, liquor-filled chocolate, assorted holiday cookies, limited-edition Toblerone, Lebkuchen, stollen, stroopwafeln, English shortbread, English tea, specialty jam, German mustard and German honey
Anton’s Ebelskivers: new vendor – (Denmark) – {2nd weekend only} Ebelskivers with toppings: butter & powdered sugar, caramel apple, nutella, strawberry & creme, cinnamon/sugar & nutmeg, salted nut roll and peanut butter/chocolate. Gluten Free (Preference), Vegetarian, Peanut Free, Kid-Friendly
Baked Cheese Haus: new vendor – (Switzerland) – {both weekends} Alpine Raclette scraped off the wheel onto toasted baguettes with varying accompaniments. Vegetarian, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free, Kid-Friendly
Beans & Beignets: new vendor – {2nd weekend only} Beignets, espresso drinks, coffee, hot chocolate, Chai and hot tea. Kid-Friendly
Chocolaterie Stam: 9th year vendor – (Netherlands) – {both weekends} Hot Chocolate, Caramel Apple Spiced Cider, Fresh Made Stroopwafels, Assorted Stam bonbons, Pre-packaged Dutch Waffle Cookies, Assorted Holiday Figurines. Gluten Free (Preference), Kid-Friendly
Coaches Kolaches: 2nd year vendor – (Czech) – {both weekends} Sweet & Savory kolaches, Bread loafs, cinnamon rolls, Mini loafs, Kolache bites (cinnamon sugar, everything bagel), cinnamon rolls, hot pineapple cider. Kid-Friendly
Comfort Food: 5th year vendor – (Eastern European) – {both weekends} Bratwurst Nachos, Brat Pizza, Belegtes Brot, Kaese Spaetzle, Soft Pretzel, Champigons. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Paleo, Keto, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
Freedom Blend Coffee: 3rd year vendor – {first weekend only} Coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, chai tea, steeped tea, Carmel apple cider. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Kid-Friendly
German Taste: 4th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Currywurst, Bratwurst, Bratburger, Warm German potato salad, Bratwurst pkg + Currysauce to go. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
Gluten Free Steils: new vendor – {both weekends} Beef Stroganoff, Cinnamon Rolls, Pąckzi, Jaegerschnitzel, Croissant, Kolaches, Funnel Cakes. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Kid-Friendly
Hotsy Totsy Food Truck: 4th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Emmenthal Cheese & Bacon Tots, Bavarian Goulash Tots, Currywurst Tots, Brats ‘n’ Tots, Doner Kebab, Kasseler (Smoked Pork) Tots. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free, Kid-Friendly
Iowa European Cultural Connection – {both weekends} Glühwein, Kinderpunsch, hot cocoa, European Imported beer and Iowa Craft Beer, German-Style Grilled Bratwurst (1st weekend only).
iPierogi: 3rd year vendor – (Poland) – {both weekends} pierogi, kielbasa, cabbage rolls, crepes/blintzes, poppyseed roll, potato pancakes, water. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Vegetarian, Peanut Free
K&S Kitchen: 5th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Quarkbällchen (sweet German fried dough balls made with German quark cheese, rolled in cinnamon sugar). Vegetarian, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free, Kid-Friendly
L&L European Delight: 9th year vendor – (Ukraine) – {both weekends} Cabbage rolls, pelmeni, pierogies, cheburekie, gift items, Matroshka‘s and Ukrainian/European gift, kolbasa’s, poppyseed rolls. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Mami Churros & Creamery: new vendor – (Spain) – {both weekends} Churros with Specialty Toppings, Warm Horchata, Ice Cream. Peanut Free, Kid-Friendly
The Outside Scoop: new vendor – {both weekends} Dutch Letter, Pistacchio, German Chocolate Cake, Eggnog, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Apple Crisp, Tiramisu. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegan, Keto, Kid-Friendly
Something Sweet: 1st year vendor – (Germany & France) – {1st Sunday in Yuletide Hall, 2nd Sunday Christkindlmarkettreff} Cupcakes: Bienenstich, Crème Brulee, Gingerbread, Peppermint Mocha, Cocoa Bombs: peppermint mocha, gingerbread, milk chocolate, Macarons, Gingerbread Cookies. Dirty soda and iced coffee. Kid-Friendly
Sugarplums: 9th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Lebkuchen, Pfeffernuss, Spritz, Springerle, Stollen, Christmas cookies, cupcakes, sentiment hearts, Imported German Christmas ornaments. Kid-Friendly
Sweet Treats: 4th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} German Roasted Nuts. Pecans, Almonds or Cashews infused with Cinnamon or Maple Flavor. Kid-Friendly
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Ankeny: 3rd year vendor – {both weekends} latte, cappuccino, flat white, macchiato, americano, espresso, mocha, white chocolate mocha, spiced chair, dirty chai, hot chocolate, and cinnamon apple cider. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free, Kid-Friendly
Unbakeable: new vendor – {both weekends} Edible Cookie Dough by the scoop: Tiramisu, Macaron, Pistachio, and Lemon Ricotta. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free, Kid-Friendly
Gift & Specialty Items
An der Weihnachtsecke: – {both weekends} Steinbach nutcrackers, Erzgebirge-Palace smokers, Krebs Glas Lauscha ornaments, beer steins and glassware, Austrian felt hats and pins, Krampus & St. Nick plushies, commemorative Glühwein mugs and steins, and Christkindlmarket Des Moines merchandise
Basic Stitch: 2nd year vendor – (Germany/Scotland) {both weekends} hats, ear warmers, scarves, bags/purses and crocheted amigurumi stuffies
Beautiful Life Atelier: 3rd year vendor – {both weekends} Perfume sprays, perfume roller oils, candles, wax melts, car fresheners, diffuser oils, fire starters, room + linen sprays, dryer balls, reed diffusers, carpet freshener
Chocolaterie Stam: 9th year vendor – (Netherlands) – {both weekends} Hot Chocolate, Fresh Made Stroopwafels, Assorted Stam bonbons, Pre-packaged Dutch Waffle Cookies, Assorted Holiday Figurines. Gluten Free (Preference)
Dakota Tinworks: 9th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} 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: 8th year vendor – {both weekends} Hand-carved Santa ornaments, Christmas ornaments, Cutting boards, Charcuterie boards, Cheese slicers, wooden game boards such as cribbage, marbles, and mancala.
Danish Windmill: 7th year vendor – (Denmark, Sweden) – {both weekends} Christmas ornaments and decorations, plush gnomes, prepackaged Scandinavian candy including chocolate and licorice, glogg concentrate, bakeware and mixes, books, toys and card games, puzzles, trivets, Danish boots and slippers, wool sweaters, mugs and drinkware, socks, hats, scarfs, gloves and mittens, ceramic figurines and collectible items, candles and candleholders.
Dragonflies and Cards: new vendor – (Italy, France) – {both weekends} Quilling artwork with a holiday gift theme
DSM Foundry: 9th year vendor – (Germany, Sweden) – {both weekends} German schwibbogen, lichterbogen, ornaments, 3D printed toys/ornaments, Passport travel maps, holiday earrings
Fritz Toffee Company: 6th year vendor – (England) – {both weekends} Toffee. Gluten Free (Preference)
Good Moon Pottery: 4th year vendor – {2nd weekend only} Ceramics including: ornaments, mugs, dishes, wall hangings, tumblers, vases, platters, match holders, candle holders, etc.
Indianola Glass Creations: 9th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Stained and Fused Glass jewelry, panels, suncatchers, home decor, yard decor and Christmas ornaments. Hand painted cards with glass key chains. Handmade and painted or glazed Clay Gnomes.
The Kringle Man: 7th year vendor – (Denmark) – {both weekends} Danish Kringle, Danish Letters, Cream Horns, Krispies, Eclairs, Pastries, Wienerbrod, Stroopwafle, Packages of Aebleskiver
L&L European Delight: 9th year vendor – (Ukraine) – {both weekends} Cabbage rolls, pelmeni, pierogies, cheburekie, gift items, Matroshka‘s and Ukrainian/European gift, kolbasa’s, poppyseed rolls. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Lost Planet Forge: 4th year vendor – (Sweden, Germany) – {both weekends} Handmade knives
Love For Pottery: new vendor – (Poland) – {both weekends} Handmade functional ceramics. Utensil holders, herb bowls, textured bowls and plates.
More Polish Pottery, LLC: new vendor – (Poland) – {first weekend only} Authentic Boleslawiec Polish pottery made by Ceramika Artystyczna, Manufaktura, Vena, Andy, Kalich, Galia and Lady Blue Polish Pottery factories. Polish woodcarvings, Polish glass ornaments and Polish flags and bags.
Nymph In The Woods: 7th year vendor – {both weekends} Wearable art made from fused glass and wire wrapping – necklaces, earrings, rings. bracelets and headpieces.
Pam Hyde Pottery: 5th year vendor – {first weekend only} Tree luminaries, ornaments, magnets, mugs, oil bottles, spoon rests, bowls of all types and sizes, bacon makers, salt pigs, liquid soap dispensers, sponge holders, vases, yarn bowls and other useful pottery creations.
Pickle Creek Herbs: 10th year vendor – (Italy, Spain) – {both weekends} Herb-infused olive oils and vinegars (including the Apple Strudel Balsamic created especially for Christkindlmarket Des Moines), soaps, salves, and balms that we handcraft ourselves using original recipes and the herbs and other produce we grow in our garden. Plus a new German-inspired olive oil created especially for this market. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
Pinicon Farm Crafts: 3rd year vendor – (England) – {1st weekend only} Nantucket baskets, reed baskets, shaker boxes, wooden carriers, other wooden boxes, small end tables, willow towers, wooden earrings, wooden topography maps, and other wooden signs.
Quilted Gardens Nursery: 9th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Fresh made Wreaths and Greens Bundles, Christmas Trees, Fair Trade Peruvian Gourd Ornaments, Glass European style Bird and additional ornaments, Iowa made Leather Door Bells and Straps, Scandinavian Wheat ornaments, Ice Globe making kits, Quilted Christmas Stockings and Napkins, Seasonal Holiday Specs, Seasonal bulbs and plants.
Rosemaled Creations by Maren: 2nd year vendor – (Norway) – {2nd weekend only} Mugs, cups, bowls, vases, platters, trays, plates, serving dishes, utensil holders, sponge holders, spoon rests, figurines, luminaries, magnets, and ornaments
Rusty Stars Alpacas: 2nd year vendor – (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Norway, UK, Sweden, Finland) – {both weekends} Stocking hats, headbands, gloves, mittens, socks, scarves, dryer balls, yarn, fur toys, blankets, ornaments, shoe insoles, hand woven mats
Schanz Furniture: 6th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Wooden handmade Christmas trees & ornaments. Children”s Musical Marble games. One-of-a-kind charcuterie boards, cheese slicers & wine bottle caddies. Handmade cutting boards and recipe boxes. Wooden rolling pins, wooden spoons & wooden serving utensils.
Sugarplums Cakes and Confections: 9th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Lebkuchen, Pfeffernuss, Spritz, Springerle, Stollen, Christmas cookies, cupcakes, sentiment hearts, Imported German Christmas ornaments
Twisted Sunset Sisters Fiber Mill: 2nd year vendor – (Sweden, Norway) – {both weekends} Hand-dyed and naturally-colored yarn, handmade 100% alpaca dryer balls, felted soap bars, handwoven rugs and towels, handmade ornaments, and hand cranked socks. Crafting kits like drop-spindle kits, roving bags for hand spinners, and DIY felted soap kits.
Under the Bark Syrup Co: 3rd year vendor – {both weekends} 14 flavors of maple syrup (13 infused flavors) and Maple Sugar. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free