The dates for Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) 2025 have
been announced by the Iowa European Cultural Connection (IECC) for Dec 4 – 7 and Dec 11 –
14, 2025 at Principal Park. With the community’s support, CDM has grown to become the
second largest Christkindlmarket in the U.S. based on average daily attendance. Due to its
continued success, CDM2025 will expand to include the first two weekends of December with
more amazing activities, vendors and performers.
“We’re thrilled to announce the impact of the momentum we’ve been building over the past
nine years we’ve been producing the Festival”, Suzanne Hull the Director of Christkindlmarket
Des Moines explains. “2025 will be our 10th Festival and we couldn’t think of a better way to
thank our community for their support than by listening to their wishes and expanding the
Festival’s duration. Special thanks to the CDM leadership team, sponsors, donors, nonprofit
partners, vendors and volunteers for helping us get to where we are today. You truly make the
sights, sounds, smells and flavors of the holiday season come to life for the masses!”
Visit Christkindlmarket Des Moines to enjoy the holiday season as you participate in a 750-year-
old tradition. Shop regional vendors selling old-world, hand-crafted products from wooden
vendor stalls; enjoy lively performances of polka music, traditional dance and choirs in Yuletide
Hall; participate in children’s activities; sip Glühwein (warm, mulled wine) and savor European
beer.
The festival is open to the public free of charge:
Thu, Dec 4, 5pm – 9pm
Fri, Dec 5: 11am – 9pm
Sat, Dec 6: 11am – 9pm
Sun, Dec 7: 11am – 5pm
Thu, Dec 11, 5pm – 9pm
Fri, Dec 12: 11am – 9pm
Sat, Dec 13: 11am – 9pm
Sun, Dec 14: 11am – 5pm
IECC is always looking for enthusiastic nonprofits, volunteers, sponsors and vendors to be
involved and help CDM fully encompass the European holiday spirit. Visit our website
https://christkindlmarketdsm.com for more information on our nonprofit partnership program,
volunteering, vendor applications and sponsor opportunities. All volunteers must be at least 16
years of age.
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Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2024 Sponsors:
Due to the generous support of numerous donors and sponsors, we’re able to offer
Christkindlmarket Des Moines free to our community. 2024 sponsors included:
Bravo Greater Des Moines grant recipient
Yuletide Hall Sponsor Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel
KinderKorner Sponsor MidAmerican Energy Foundation
Weihnachtswald Siegwerk USA Inc.
Platinum Sponsors City of Pleasant Hill
Community Choice
The Deb and Paul Hayes Charitable Fund
Duke Rentals
Gold Sponsor Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C.
Mittera Group
Bronze Sponsor Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co.
Hessen Haus
TwoTone Creative
In-Kind JR’s Southpork Ranch
Annual Hut Sponsor The Arlyn & Alice Hesse Family
Blake and Abby Kessler
Chicago Teahouse
Daughers of Norway Eva Nansen Lodge 46
Edward Jones – Ryan Kent, CFP®
Eisenlauer Real Estate
GreenState Credit Union
Hessen Haus
Iowa State Bank
Vendor Stall Sponsorship The Boesenbergs
The Härtel Family
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Prairie Meadows
The Rasmussen Group
