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2025 Marktengel

Become a Christkindlmarket Des Moines “Marktengel!”

Do you enjoy the thought of a warm mug of freshly mulled Glühwein while strolling through a European-themed Christmas market? Yeah… we thought so.

Iowans have had the unique opportunity to witness the birth and growth of their very own European Christmas market known as Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM). Our nonprofit’s mission is to connect Iowans with European traditions, language learning and cultural experiences.

To ensure that CDM thrives, please consider becoming a CDM Marktengel (market angel). For just $25, you can be a part of something that brings holiday cheer and cherished memories in 2025 and beyond. And, as a special thank-you for your donation, we’ll reserve a limited-edition 2025 CDM Glühwein mug for you before they run out at this year’s market.

Earn your “halo” today by becoming a CDM Marktengel. It’s a good deed that can keep Christkindlmarket Des Moines alive and growing for years to come!

Vielen Dank,
Suzanne Hull, CDM Director


Donors are asked to pick up their 2025 commemorative Glühwein mugs during the festival at Principal Park Dec 4 – 7 & 11 – 14, 2025. As we get closer, we’ll let you know the exact location.

2025 Commemorative Glühwein Mug donation:

$25 – Nußknacher Donor – Includes one commemorative mug

$50 – Lebkuchen Donor – Includes two commemorative mugs

$100 – Sankt Nikolaus Donor – Includes four commemorative mugs

$200 – Christkind Donor – Includes eight commemorative mugs

Meet The Team

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.