Culture
Learn about European culture through this 700 year old holiday tradition

Food
Enjoy bratwurst, candied nuts and authentic German foods.

Kid (and Pet) - Friendly
Visit the KinderKorner where your kids can hear stories, sing songs, and participate in other cultural activities.

Shopping
Select from old-world, artisinal, hand-crafted products representing various European cultures

Gluhwein
Christmas markets aren't the same without warm, mulled-wine enjoyed out of a commemorative, keepsake mug!

Schedule:

10:30 – 11:30am Breakfast with St. Nick

11am Festival opens

11:30am – 1:30pm Yuletide Hall: Metro Brass Quintet

2 – 4pm St. Nick and the Christkind visit CDM

2 – 2:30pm Yuletide Hall: Heartland Youth Choir

3 – 4pm Yuletide Hall: Des Moines Festival Brass

4 – 4:30pm Yuletide Hall: Wagner Summer Theater Youth Vocal Group

5 – 5:30pm Yuletide Hall: Greater Des Moines Flute Choir

5:30 – 6:30pm Strolling Performer: Top Hat Carolers

6 – 9pm Yuletide Hall: The Schnitzel Brothers Bier Band

9pm Festival closes