Iowa State Fair ★ 4.8
One of America's largest and oldest state fairs, the Iowa State Fair runs for 11 days in August and draws more than one million visitors annually.
Food festivals in Des Moines worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
World Food and Music Festival ★ 4.3
A three-day August festival in Western Gateway Park that brings together food vendors from more than 23 countries alongside live music stages.
Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market ★ 4.7
The Saturday morning farmers market operates every weekend from early May through late October across 12 city blocks of the Historic Court District.
Italian-American Heritage Festival ★ 4.1
An annual September festival celebrating the Italian-American heritage of Des Moines' south side, featuring traditional Italian street food and music.
Hessen Haus Oktoberfest ★ 4.3
Hessen Haus runs Des Moines' most popular Oktoberfest celebration across three-plus weekends starting in mid-September, with German draft beer in litre
Book food experiences in Des Moines
The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour
Uncover the eerie secrets of Des Moines with our captivating ghost tour, where you'll wander through the city's most haunted and historic sites under the cover of night.