Demonstration Schedule: 2026

With the production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines, we hope to show attendees how the items they purchase are made. To that end, we have six vendors who will also be demonstrating their craft. We hope you’re inspired!


The Christmas Farm, Lynnville, IA | DEMONSTRATION

Traditional Christmas greens inspired by natural, traditional, and vintage design. Fresh wreaths, porch pots, swags, candle rings, and seasonal accents for a cozy Christmas at home. All fresh greens are created to last throughout the entire winter season.
Wreath making demonstration using wreath clamp machine.

Offering: wreaths, swags, porch pots, candle rings, fresh arrangements, garland, simmer pot bundles

Price Range: $20 – $75

Years vended: 1

Payment Methods Accepted: Apple Pay, Cash, Venmo

Weekends Vending: 2nd weekend only

Times: 30 minutes long

Thursday Dec 10: 5pm, 7pm
Friday Dec 11: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Saturday Dec 12: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
Sunday Dec 13: 11am, 1pm, 3pm


Nymph In The Woods, Boone, IA | DEMONSTRATION

Wearable art made from fused glass and wire wrapping – necklaces, earrings, rings. bracelets and headpieces.

Offering: Jewelry made from fused glass and wire wrapping – primarily necklaces, earrings, and rings.

Price Range: $15 – $500+

Years vended: 8

Payment Methods Accepted: Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card

Weekends Vending: Both

Times: 30 minutes long

Thursday Dec 3: TBD
Friday Dec 4: 1:30pm – 2pm, 5pm – 5:30pm
Saturday Dec 5: 1:30pm – 2pm, 5pm – 5:30pm
Sunday Dec 6: 12:30pm – 1pm, 3:30pm – 4pm
Thursday Dec 10: 6:30pm – 7pm
Friday Dec 11: 12:30pm – 1pm, 3:30pm – 4pm, 6:30pm – 7pm
Saturday Dec 12: 12:30pm – 1pm, 3:30pm – 4pm, 7:30pm – 8pm
Sunday Dec 13: 12:30pm – 1pm, 3pm – 3:30pm


Quilted Gardens & Nursery, Des Moines, IA | DEMONSTRATION

Local Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm specializing in unique ornaments and decor, fresh greens, fresh-made wreaths, Christmas trees and items for the Holiday Season.

Offering: 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).

Price Range: $10 – $75

Years vended: 10

Payment Methods Accepted: Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card

Weekends Vending: Both

Times: 30 minutes long

Thursday Dec 3: TBD
Friday Dec 4: 1pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
Saturday Dec 5: 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, 7:30pm
Sunday Dec 6: 11:30am, 2pm
Thursday Dec 10: 5:30pm, 7:15pm
Friday Dec 11: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 7
Saturday Dec 12: 12pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 7
Sunday Dec 13: 11:30am, 1:30pm


Indianola Glass Creations, Indianola, IA| DEMONSTRATION

Bring color and charm to your world with handmade artwork crafted from glass and clay. Celebrate the seasons with vibrant Christmas ornaments and hand-painted cards paired with glass keychains—perfect for gifting or keeping. Our whimsical clay gnomes are sculpted, painted, or glazed by hand, adding a cheerful touch to gardens and homes alike. Every item is one-of-a-kind, made with heart, glazed with imagination, and designed to make every day spaces shine.

Offering: 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.

Price Range: $10 – $200

Years vended: 10

Payment Methods Accepted: Apple Pay, Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Google Pay

Weekends Vending: 1st weekend only

Times: minutes long

Thursday Dec 3: TBD
Friday Dec 4: TBD
Saturday Dec 5: TBD
Sunday Dec 6: TBD


Wild Cherry Spoon Co., Rock Island, IL |DEMONSTRATION

Wild Cherry Spoon Co creates artisanal handcarved wooden utensils, cutting & charcuterie boards, barware, and home goods from sustainably sourced Iowan hardwoods.

Offering: Wooden utensils (spoons, spatulas, scrapers, spreaders, forks, coffee stir sticks, spurtles, aebelskiver sticks), Wooden cutting & charcuterie boards, Wooden barware (wine stoppers, bottle openers, shot cups, flight boards, kuksas), Wooden Table Runners, Wooden Table tops.

Price Range: $3 – $300

Years vended: 8

Payment Methods Accepted: Apple Pay, Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo

Weekends Vending: Both

Times: 15-30 minutes long

Thursday Dec 3: TBD
Friday Dec 4: 11am – 11:15am, 11:45am – 12:15pm; 12:45pm – 1:15pm; 1:45pm – 2:15pm; 3:00 – 3:15pm; 3:45pm – 4:15pm; 4:45pm – 5:15pm; 5:45pm – 6:15pm; 6:45pm – 7:15pm; 7:45pm – 8:15pm; 8:45pm – 9:00pm
Saturday Dec 5: 11am – 11:15am, 11:45am – 12:15pm; 12:45pm – 1:15pm; 1:45pm – 2:15pm; 2:45pm – 3:15pm; 3:45pm – 4:15pm; 4:45pm – 5:15pm; 5:45pm – 6:15pm; 6:45pm – 7:15pm; 7:45pm – 8:15pm; 8:45pm – 9:00pm
Sunday Dec 6: 11am – 11:15am, 11:45am – 12:15pm; 12:45pm – 1:15pm; 1:45pm – 2:15pm; 2:45pm – 3:15pm; 3:45pm – 4:15pm; 4:45pm – 5pm;
Thursday Dec 10: 5pm – 5:15pm; 5:45pm – 6:15pm; 6:45pm – 7:15pm; 7:45pm – 8:15pm; 8:45pm – 9:00pm
Friday Dec 11: 11am – 11:15am, 11:45am – 12:15pm; 12:45pm – 1:15pm; 1:45pm – 2:15pm; 2:45pm – 3:15pm; 3:45pm – 4:15pm; 4:45pm – 5:15pm; 5:45pm – 6:15pm; 6:45pm – 7:15pm; 7:45pm – 8:15pm; 8:45pm – 9:00pm
Saturday Dec 12: 11am – 11:15am, 11:45am – 12:15pm; 12:45pm – 1:15pm; 1:45pm – 2:15pm; 2:45pm – 3:15pm; 3:45pm – 4:15pm; 4:45pm – 5:15pm; 5:45pm – 6:15pm; 6:45pm – 7:15pm; 7:45pm – 8:15pm; 8:45pm – 9:00pm
Sunday Dec 13: 11am – 11:15am, 11:45am – 12:15pm; 12:45pm – 1:15pm; 1:45pm – 2:15pm; 2:45pm – 3:15pm; 3:45pm – 4:15pm; 4:45pm – 5pm


Pinicon Farm Crafts, Pleasantville, IA | DEMONSTRATION

We sell handmade Nantucket baskets, Shaker boxes, and other wooden crafts.

Offering: Nantucket baskets, reed baskets, shaker boxes, wooden carriers, other wooden boxes, small end tables, jewelry boxes, wooden earrings, and other wooden signs.

Price Range: $5 – $400

Years vended: 4

Payment Methods Accepted: Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Venmo

Weekends Vending: First weekend only

Times: 30 minutes long

Thursday Dec 3: TBD
Friday Dec 4: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 7pm
Saturday Dec 5: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 7pm
Sunday Dec 8: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm


Meet The Team

Volunteer Relations

Staci Hemmer Fry

Operations, Volunteer Relations, Vendors, An der Weihnachtsecke, KinderKorner, Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction

Nicole Waterman

Beverages

Scott Girdler

Beverages, Huts

Nick Medhurst

Bratwurst Imbiss am Markt

Mike King

Operations, Volunteer Relations

Lisa Bourne

Operations

Kim Shaffer

Operations

Joyce Whipps

Vendors

Joy Bell

Huts

John Hull

An der Weihnachtsecke

Erin Baldwin

Bratwurst Imbiss am Markt

Curt Jackson

Beverages

Carol Freeman

Beverages, Operations

Betty Baum-Ferree

Yuletide Hall

Krista Maeder

Bratwurst Imbiss am Markt, An der Weihnachtsecke

Toni Holmes

Yuletide Hall

Nathan Wagner

Operations, Vendors

Beth Grabau

Beverages

Kelsey Chaves White

Volunteers

Claire Yocom

Beverages, Vendors

Sable Joseph

An der Weihnachtsecke

Kayla Garvin

Vendors

Tammera Pierson

Volunteers

Margaret Townsend

Kinderkorner

Mackenzie Dierks

Assistant Festival Director, Operations

Abby Kessler

Kinderkorner

Tasha Jackson

Nonprofit Trees

Missy Mootz

Beverages

Dave Cox

Festival Director

Suzanne Hull

Our Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.