2026 Marktengel
Donors
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 2026 and beyond. And, as a special thank-you for your donation, we’ll reserve a limited-edition 2026 CDM Glühwein mug AND/OR 2026 Kindermug 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
Festival Director
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Meet The Team
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.
