Julefest

Saturday, December 6

Julefest is Grand View University’s Advent and Christmas gift to the community, featuring the Grand View Choir and Wind Ensemble. This highly attended event continues to serve as a free staple of the holiday season!

Julefest takes place this year with two performances on Saturday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Select a time below to reserve your seat for a Julefest 2025 performance:

4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

New for 2025: Julefest Christmas Market

Lykke Center, Luther Memorial Church, 1201 Grandview Avenue | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Experience the magic of the season at Grand View University’s first annual Julefest Christmas Market! Stroll through festive booths filled with handmade crafts, unique gifts, and delicious treats. Enjoy live music, family activities, and the warmth of community as we celebrate together.

Featured Vendors & Artisans

All Ages Music School
Amway
Aramark Catering Services – complimentary catering samples
Beauty in Your Story – JBloom & Permalinx
Birdies Bees
Casey Candle Co
Cha Cha’s Hiland Bakery
The Cove Nutrition
Elena’s Desserts
Grand View University Bookstore
Greater Des Moines Flute Choir
Grand View University Archery
Harter Family Farm
Kneaded by Kaitlyn
LB LANE
Morning Dough
Maggie Harlow Designs

Meadow BlazingStar Honey
MMkay for Jesus
Museum of Danish America
Norwex
PaperPie (formerly Usborne Books and More)
Prudence DSM
Proverbs 31 Apparel
Radical Love
Radiant Art by Rose
Sew What!
South Side Sips – Des Moines
Taste of Comfort Eats
Tina’s Embroidery
Tuckerberry Farms
Visions by Brooke
Young Creations

Outdoor Food & Drink Trucks

Step outside for some street eats & festive treats!

Jack Frost Drink Lab & Treats Truck
Muddy Puddles Ice Cream Truck
Tacos Gutierrez Food Truck (cash only)

Family Fun Activities

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of joy and holiday magic across the street at the Humphrey Center!

Santa visits, crafts, and games. Free “Make & Take” holiday crafts | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Free family photos | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Viktor appearance | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Christmas tree lighting & dancing around the tree | 5:30 p.m.