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
Berry Nice Sweet Treat: new vendor – (Netherlands) – {both weekends} Mini Pancakes (poffertjes) with lots of toppings to choose from, Hot Chocolate.
Beverly Ann’s of Saylorville: new vendor – {both weekends} Holiday Bliss (Vegan Chocolate Chip), Holiday Reserve (Double Chocolate Chunk), Happy New Year! (Carnival), Candy Blizzard (M&M), Reindeer Snack Bites (Peanut Butter), Grandma’s Holiday Spice (Oatmeal Raisin), Winter Wonderland Sugar (Old Fashioned Sugar), Gluten Free Snickerdoodle, North Pole Nutty Snow Bites (White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, St. Nick (Red Velvet), Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookie; ice cream. Vegetarian, Vegan, QR code on the side of the truck with all nutritional information.
Breann’s Bread Box: new vendor – {2nd weekend only} Classic, Organic Sourdough Bread, Organic, Spelt Sourdough Bread, Sourdough Focaccia, Cinnamon Roll Sourdough Focaccia (a sweet focaccia inspired by cinnamon roll flavors), Sourdough Baguettes, Sourdough Pancake Mix, Organic Sourdough Starters. Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Chocolaterie Stam: 10th year vendor – (Netherlands) – {both weekends} Haute Chocolate, Cafe Mocha, Spiced Apple Cider, Fresh-Made Stroopwafels, Assorted Collection of Holiday Chocolate Confections , Peppermint Shivers, Pre-packaged Stroopwafels, Cinnamon Creme Brulee Croissant, and Assorted Artisan Fudge. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Comfort Food: 6th year vendor – {both weekends} Brat nachos, brat pizza, belegtes brot, kaese spaetzle, soft pretzels, champigons. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
Deardorff Highland Cattle: new vendor – (Scotland, England) – {2nd weekend only} Scottish Highland Philly Cheesesteak, Scottish Highland burger, Berkshire pulled pork, Berkshire grilled loin. Homemade potato salad, Cole slaw, mac and cheese. Pop and water. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Paleo, Keto, Some of my items would meet those restrictions
Enchanted Kettle: new vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Cinnamon roasted almonds, cashews, pecans in two sizes and assorted in Christmas tins, gourmet hot chocolate and coffee. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian
German Taste: 4th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Currywurst, Bratwurst, Bratburger, Potato salad, Pkg of Brats with Currysauce, Currysauce. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
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: 4rd year vendor – (Poland) – {both weekends} Pierogi with Potato & Cheese (topped with caramelized onion, bacon, and sour cream on side), Pierogi with Meat (topped with caramelized onion, bacon, and sour cream on side), Pierogi with Potato and Cheese (choice – plain, -with caramelized onion, Arugula and Sour Cream on side), Stuffed Cabbage topped with tomato sauce, Kiełbasa and sauerkraut, Blintzes with sweet cream cheese, Potato Pancakes. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian
L&L European Delight: 10th year vendor – (Ukraine) – {both weekends} Ukrainian style pierogies, Cheburekie, cabbage rolls, pelmenie, poppy seed rolls, Kabasa, gift items/souvenirs. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Mulberry Farms food truck: new vendor – (Spain) – {2nd weekend only} Gambas al Ajilo, Pan con Tomate, Gazpacho, Pisto Manchego, Espinacas con Garbanzos, Patatas Bravos, Cola coa, Flan, Arroz con leche, Torrijas, Caramelizades. Plate meal- Gambas al Ajilo with choice of side, dessert, and a Colacoa. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
Sweet Treats: 5th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} German Roasted Pecans, Almonds, or Cashews glazed in either Cinnamon or Maple flavor.
Yanni’s Grill: new vendor – (Greece & Italy) – {1st weekend only} Greek Gyros: Lamb, Chicken, Steak and Veggie; Italian Desserts: Lemon Cake, Cannoli, Tiramisu and Baklava, Homemade Coffee. Gluten Free (Preference), Vegetarian
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
Beautiful Life Atelier: 4th year vendor – {both weekends} Artisan perfumes, candles, wax melts, home cleaning supplies, room + linen sprays.
Big River Alpacas: new vendor – {2nd weekend only} Coats, blankets, felted soap, alpaca fur animals, gloves, socks hats, sweaters.
Carpe Macarons: new vendor – (France) – {both weekends} French macarons, macaroons, and macaron truffles
Clay and Oil: new vendor – (Poland) – {2nd weekend only} Mugs, Ceramic Travel cups with leather straps, wood/ceramic games, handmade candles in ceramic vessels, ceramic wall art, art prints & paint kits all handmade by myself.
DamonLayne Woodworking: 9th year vendor – {both weekends} Cutting boards, charcuterie boards, cheese slicers, wooden game boards such as Cribbage, Chess, Aggravation, and Mancala, Wooden and hand-carved Christmas ornaments, hand-carved Santa figures.
Danish Windmill: 8th year vendor – (Denmark, Sweden, Norway) – {1st weekend only} Aebleskiver pans and baking accessories, books, hygge-themed card games and puzzles, candles, ceramic houses, holiday decorations, garlands, and ornaments, tea light and candle mobiles, wool slippers, socks, and sweaters, gnomes, Danish licorice and candies, winter hats, scarves, and gloves, bottled glogg concentrate.
DSM Foundry: 10th year vendor – (Germany, Sweden) – {both weekends} German Schwibbogen and Pyramids, Scandinavian Wooden Stars, Advent Calendars, Ornaments, Holiday Earrings, 3D Printed Toys, wooden city maps, Wood national/state park maps, wood sports stadium maps.
Fritz Toffee Company: 7th year vendor – (England) – {both weekends} Toffee. Gluten Free (Preference)
Good Moon Pottery: 5th year vendor – (Scandinavian) {2nd weekend only} Pottery and ceramic items: mugs, cups, bowls, Christmas ornaments, wall hangings, soap dishes, platters.
The Kringle Man: 8th year vendor – (Denmark) – {both weekends} Danish Kringle, Danish Letters, Cream Horns, Krispies, Pastries, Eclairs, Stroopwaffle, Cream Cheese Danish, Weinerbrod.
Lost Planet Forge: 5th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Hand forged knives and tools as well as sheaths.
More Polish Pottery, LLC: 2nd year vendor – (Poland) – {1st weekend only} Polish pottery and Polish hats.
Nymph In The Woods: 8th year vendor – {both weekends} Wearable art made from fused glass and wire wrapping – necklaces, earrings, rings. bracelets and headpieces.
Pam Hyde Pottery: 6th year vendor – {1st weekend only} Mugs, luminary trees, ornaments, magnets, spoon rests, garlic graters, oil dispensers, soap dispensers, vases, bowls, sponge holders, yarn bowls, utensil holders, bacon makers, salt cellars.
Pickle Creek Herbs: 11th year vendor – (Italy, Spain, Germany) – {both weekends} Herb-infused olive oils and vinegars (including the Apple Strudel Balsamic we created especially for this event), soaps, salves, and balms that we handcraft ourselves using original recipes and the herbs and other produce we grow in our garden. We have festive gift packaging for all of our items as well. Gluten Free (Preference), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
Pinicon Farm Crafts: 4rd year vendor – (England) – {1st weekend only} Nantucket baskets, reed baskets, shaker boxes, wooden carriers, other wooden boxes, small end tables, jewelry boxes, wooden earrings, and other wooden signs.
Quilted Gardens Nursery: 10th year vendor – (German & Scandinavian) – {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 (from Minneapolis Ice Sculpture Artist), Quilted Christmas Stockings and Napkins (Created by quilter Larry Skellenger), Seasonal Holiday Specs (these are glasses that make lights look like a unique Holiday image and have been popular since the first Christkindlmarket with families, kids and those enjoying Yuletide Hall), Seasonal bulbs and plants (weather permitting).
Rosemaled Creations by Maren: 3rd year vendor – (Norway) – {2nd weekend only} Handmade mugs, cups, plates, trays, platters, bowls of all sizes, colanders, spoon rests, utensil holders, vases, lidded jars, canisters, figurines, luminaries, garlic holders, oil decanters, butter keepers, magnets and ornaments.
Rusty Stars Alpacas: 3rd 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: 7th 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. Wooden spoons, rolling pins & serving utensils.
Sugarplums Cakes and Confections: 10th year vendor – (Germany) – {both weekends} Lebkuchen, pfeffernusse, spritz, Springerle, anise candy, stollen, sentimental heart and frosted heart cookies, sugar cookies, scotcharoos, cupcakes and ornaments imported from Germany.
Under the Bark Syrup Co: 4rd year vendor – {both weekends} Pure and infused maple syrup. Gluten Free (Preference), Gluten Free (Celiac), Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Tree nut Free, Peanut Free
Xperience Candle Bar: new vendor – (Germany Austria) – {both weekends} Candles, Wax Melts, Squeeze Wax, Candle Lamps and Wax warmers. Room and Body Spray. Lotions and Soap. We have a trailer and could also offer guests to make their own candle.
Yellow Canary Studio: new vendor – (Germany) – {1st weekends only} Ceramic stoneware wheel thrown, hand carved -mugs, ornaments, Christmas trees, noodle bowls, soup bowls, trinket dishes.