Naschfest | A Taste of Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Join us for a tasting experience on Thursdays, 5pm – 9pm at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.

IECC strives to connect Iowans with cultural experiences and there’s no better way to do that than by sampling a variety of European foods! Participating CDM Food Vendors will offer sample-size menu items – at sample prices – while supplies last.

Did you know? “Naschfest” is a German compound word that translates literally to “nibbling festival” or “snacking celebration.”

Participating Food Vendors include:

Berry Nice Sweet Treat (the Netherlands)

Comfort Food – : Brat Pizza Slice $4, Belegtes Brot $4 for 1/4 sandwich, Käse Spätzle $2 for 3 oz serving, Soft Pretzel $2 for a slice of pretzel and 2 oz beer cheese dip, Champignons $2 for a 3 oz serving

Enchanted Kettle (Germany)

Epic Concessions

German Taste (Germany)

Hotsy Totsy Food Truck (Germany)

L&L European Delight (Ukrainian)

Travelin’ Tom’s of West Des Moines

Unbakeable: mini scoop of cookie dough, 2oz, $3

Yanni’s Grill  (Greek & Italian) (2nd weekend only): chick gyro on a stick (chicken breast marinate with Greek seasoning) 3 – 4oz, $4