Thursday, December 5, 2024
5:30pm – 9pm: The Jolly Germans Band, a German band playing a variety of old time dance favorites!
Friday, December 6, 2024
11:30am – 2:30pm: Jager and the Polkameisters is a fun Oktoberfest themed polka band. There’s fun music along with lots of toasts and laughs. It’s a touch of Munich right here in Des Moines!
4pm – 5:30pm: Betruken Messing is a local Des Moines low brass ensemble specializing in polkas and polka-ized versions of favorite.
7pm – 10pm: Malek’s Fishermen Band is an old time dance band that has been playing since 1932; started playing barn dances and moved on to the main ballrooms and dance halls. Now they play festivals and parties around the midwest. They love playing at the Christkindlemarket, what a fun Crowd!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
11am – 11:30am: Greater Des Moines Flute Choir brings together talented adult flutists that enjoy playing together. Now in their fourth year of performing, the choir features C, alto, bass flutes and piccolo. We provide a variety of music from popular favorites, classical, and holiday.
12pm – 12:30pm: Mackenzie Highlanders Pipes and Drums of Iowa is an all-volunteer, non-profit, bagpipe and drum band located in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area.
1pm – 1:30pm: Foy School of Irish Dance Celebrate Irish culture with the Foy School of Irish Dance. The revelry includes delightful traditional dances and contemporary choreographed numbers that both enchant and entertain!
2pm – 2:30pm: Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt was organized in 1977 to preserve Pomeranian folk culture by performing songs and dances from the Baltic regions of northern Germany. Our mission is to share the unique heritage brought by the forefathers that came to Wisconsin from Pomerania in 1839, and settled Freistadt, the oldest German community in the state of Wisconsin.
3pm – 3:30pm: Wagner Summer Theater Youth Vocal Group a pop vocal youth group.
4pm – 4:30pm: Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt was organized in 1977 to preserve Pomeranian folk culture by performing songs and dances from the Baltic regions of northern Germany. Our mission is to share the unique heritage brought by the forefathers that came to Wisconsin from Pomerania in 1839, and settled Freistadt, the oldest German community in the state of Wisconsin.
5pm – 5:30pm: Heartland Youth Choir provides a performance-based program for youth that emphasizes musical literacy and character development. Heartland Youth Choir provides a unique opportunity for children of diverse backgrounds with a particular aptitude in vocal music to explore that interest beyond their school setting. Quality literature from all styles and periods form the foundation for this exploration.
6pm – 6:30pm: Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt was organized in 1977 to preserve Pomeranian folk culture by performing songs and dances from the Baltic regions of northern Germany. Our mission is to share the unique heritage brought by the forefathers that came to Wisconsin from Pomerania in 1839, and settled Freistadt, the oldest German community in the state of Wisconsin.
7pm – 10pm: Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen Barefoot Becky, from Mt Vernon, IA, has had the Ivanhoe Dutchmen for over 35 years. They have traveled across the US and abroad playing polkas, waltzes, old country, two steps, and party favorites! Kick off your shoes and get get those toes a tappin’!
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11am – 11:30am & 11:50am – 12:15pm: Metro Brass Quintet has performed for more than 10 years in the Des Moines metro from conferences to weddings. The group plays a variety of folk, jazz, classical and original works and performs high quality brass music.
12:30pm – 1pm: Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt was organized in 1977 to preserve Pomeranian folk culture by performing songs and dances from the Baltic regions of northern Germany. Our mission is to share the unique heritage brought by the forefathers that came to Wisconsin from Pomerania in 1839, and settled Freistadt, the oldest German community in the state of Wisconsin.
1:15pm – 1:45pm: Metro Brass Quintet has performed for more than 10 years in the Des Moines metro from conferences to weddings. The group plays a variety of folk, jazz, classical and original works and performs high quality brass music.
2pm – 2:30pm: Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt was organized in 1977 to preserve Pomeranian folk culture by performing songs and dances from the Baltic regions of northern Germany. Our mission is to share the unique heritage brought by the forefathers that came to Wisconsin from Pomerania in 1839, and settled Freistadt, the oldest German community in the state of Wisconsin.
3pm – 5pm: Stu Ryan O’Brien plays fun Irish pub and traditional songs. There’s always a wee bit of clapping, sing along and lots of laughs too! It’s like sitting in your favorite Dublin pub.
Strolling around the market:
Friday 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Saturday 5:50pm -6:45pm
The Top Hat Carolers perform traditional and contemporary holiday songs dressed in Victorian garb. They have been singing for over 30 years.
Iowa European Cultural Connection connects Iowans with European traditions, language learning and cultural experiences.
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Meet The Team
Beth Grabau
Kelsey Chaves White
Samantha Ahn
Kaitlyn Wheelock
Claire Yocom
Sable Joseph
Kayla Garvin
Marissa Johnson
Tammera Pierson
Margaret Townsend
Mackenzie Dierks
Abby Kessler
Tasha Jackson
Missy Mootz
Dave Cox
Suzanne Hull
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