The European cultural experience the community has come to know and love is expanding to two
weekends for twice the fun
DES MOINES, October 7, 2025 – Celebrating its 10th year in downtown Des Moines,
Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) will take place 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 is expanding to the first two weekends of December with more amazing activities,
vendors and performers.
“Our patrons will want to visit Christkindlmarket Des Moines both weekends, if only to enjoy all
the traditional European food made especially for CDM by our hand-selected Midwestern
Vendors”, Suzanne Hull the Director of Christkindlmarket Des Moines explains. “We’d love to
see our patrons both weekends, but if they have their heart set on enjoying our signature
experiences, visiting their favorite Vendors or enjoying seasonal performances, they’ll want to
schedule their visit accordingly.”
First Weekend Second Weekend
Vendors Vendors
Performers Performers
Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction presented by
Siegwerk, USA
Christkindlmarkettreff (NEW for 2025)
enjoy mini golf (fee) on Thu and Fri
Opening Ceremony Breakfast with St. Nick
Krampuslauf presented by Big Grove Brewery
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 2025 Sponsors:
Due to the generous support of numerous donors and sponsors, we’re able to offer
Christkindlmarket Des Moines free to our community. 2025 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.
Krampuslauf (Krampus Parade) Big Grove Brewery
Photo Backdrop Community Choice
Platinum Sponsors Community Choice
Duke Rentals
Gold Sponsor Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C.
Diamond Ridge Construction
Silver Sponsor The Deb and Paul Hayes Charitable Fund
Bronze Sponsor Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co.
NB Golf Cars
Polk County Board of Supervisors
TwoTone Creative
Annual Hut Sponsor The Arlyn & Alice Hesse Family
Big Grove Brewery
Blake and Abby Kessler
Chicago Teahouse
Daughers of Norway Eva Nansen Lodge 46
Greater Iowa Credit Union
GreenState Credit Union
Hessen Haus
Iowa State Bank
Precision Garage Door of Des Moines
Vendor Stall Sponsorship The Boesenbergs
The Härtel Family
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Prairie Meadows
The Rasmussen Group
