(Elk Horn, Iowa) — Lisa Steen Riggs, Manager of the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, reports the attraction won three awards during last weekend’s “Christkindlmarket” in Des Moines. The Danish Windmill of Elk Horn took home first place honors as “People’s Choice”, “Best Display” and “Most Authentic” at the European-style open air holiday market at Principal Park. Steen-Riggs, said, “There was record attendance and the sales of our Scandinavian products were exceptional. Attendees who shop our collection of traditional decorations, food and gifts get to experience the genuine coziness and hygge of the Danish Christmas time, just as we know it. We enjoy participating in the Christkindlmarket and appreciate the Rasmussen Group’s sponsorship of our booth.” (Photo’s below submitted by Lisa Steen-Riggs)

Lisa Steen Riggs, Julie Jensen Soll and Mike Riggs worked the booth in Des Moines. If you missed seeing them at the Christkindlmarket Des Moines, you can shop at the Danish Windmill’s museum store in Elk Horn or on online at danishwindmill.com.

Here is the complete list of winners during the event:

People’s Choice: First Place Danish Windmill, Second Place DamonLayne Woodworking, Third Place Pinicon Farm Crafts

Best Display: First Place Danish Windmill, Second Place TeaGschwendner US, Third Place Pinicon Farm Crafts

Most Authentic: First Place Danish Windmill, Second Place TeaGschwendner US, Third Place Pinicon Farm Crafts