Des Moines Holiday Boutique 2026 USA
Trade Shows
Handcrafted Gifts & Midwest Artisan Crafts
Seasonal Home Decor & Festive Lighting
Fashion, Boutique Apparel & Accessories
Gourmet Foods, Wine & Culinary Specialties
THE MIDWEST’S PREMIER HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPOSITION, B2B CONSUMER MARKETPLACE & ARTISAN SHOWCASE ARRIVES IN DES MOINES!
Organized by Marketplace Events, the 2026 edition of the Des Moines Holiday Boutique brings together over 200+ specialty holiday vendors, artisan craft makers, gourmet food producers, boutique apparel designers, and thousands of shoppers from across Iowa and the Midwest!
Hosted inside the EMC Expo Center at the Iowa Events Center in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States, this high-impact 3-day seasonal marketplace serves as Central Iowa’s premier holiday retail and sourcing destination. The event connects handcrafted gifts, boutique apparel, seasonal home furnishings, artisanal foods, and festive holiday decor directly with retail buyers, gift seekers, and local holiday shoppers!
📅 Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ Hours:
• Friday, Nov 6: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Girls Night Out Special Evening)
• Saturday, Nov 7: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday, Nov 8: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: EMC Expo Center at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 (Downtown Des Moines), United States
🎯 Target Audience: Holiday Gift Shoppers, Boutique Retail Buyers, Specialty Artisans, Home Decorators, Craft Connoisseurs, Gourmet Food Enthusiasts, and Families across Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Greater Iowa.
✨ Key Exhibition Sectors & Core Marketplace Categories:
🎁 Handcrafted Gifts & Midwest Artisan Crafts: Custom studio jewelry, hand-blown glass, woodworking, pottery, leather goods, and personalized holiday keepsakes.
🏡 Seasonal Home Decor & Festive Lighting: Holiday wreaths, table centerpieces, ornament collections, designer Christmas trees, and indoor/outdoor festive displays.
👗 Fashion, Boutique Apparel & Accessories: Winter outerwear, handmade scarves, boutique footwear, cozy knitwear, and designer handbags.
🍬 Gourmet Foods, Wine & Culinary Specialties: Artisanal chocolates, mulling spices, smoked meats, specialty cheeses, craft sauces, and festive baked goods.
🤝 Daily Festive Demonstrations, Girls Night Out & Local Artisan Support: Explore hundreds of unique vendor booths under one roof, participate in interactive DIY crafting sessions, enjoy late-night festive shopping during “Girls Night Out,” sample regional culinary delicacies, and support independent small businesses and craft makers!
Kick off your holiday shopping early, discover one-of-a-kind artisan gifts, and experience a festive seasonal showcase at the Iowa Events Center!
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