Christkindlmarket Des Moines

December 2023 (dates not updated)

Principal Park, Main Lot
Des Moines, IA 50309

Status: Updated 3/8/2022

Experience a German‑inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park's Main Lot December 1 ‑ 4, 2022. Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of the holidays as you participate in a 700 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 the entertainment tent; participate in children's activities; sip Glühwein (warm, mulled wine) and savor European‑style Iowa craft beer.

Admission: none
Days/Hours Open: Thu 5pm‑9pm, Fri 11am‑9pm, Sat 11am‑9pm, Sun 11am‑5pm
Address: 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
Entertainment: 1 stage - Regional. Music: CH FK ??
Attendance: 65,000
# Food Booths: 19
# of Exhibitors: 36
Juried: yes
Prize Money: na
Deadlines: Art & Craft: 03/15/2022
Music: 03/15/2022
Food: 03/15/2022
Promoter: Iowa European Cultural Connection
Show Dir.: Suzanne Hull
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Are children free to attend Christkindlmarket Des Moines? Yes
Are masks required at Christkindlmarket Des Moines? No
Is Christkindlmarket Des Moines all ages? Yes
Is Christkindlmarket Des Moines dog-friendly or service-animal only? Dog-friendly
Is Christkindlmarket Des Moines handicap accessible? Yes
Is Christkindlmarket Des Moines rain or shine? Yes
Will there be ATMs onsite at Christkindlmarket Des Moines? Yes