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.
Hessen Haus Oktoberfest is a food festival in Downtown, Des Moines.
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A three-day August festival in Western Gateway Park that brings together food vendors from more than 23 countries alongside live music stages.
The Saturday morning farmers market operates every weekend from early May through late October across 12 city blocks of the Historic Court District.
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.
A three-day August festival in Western Gateway Park that brings together food vendors from more than 23 countries alongside live music stages.
The Saturday morning farmers market operates every weekend from early May through late October across 12 city blocks of the Historic Court District.
An annual September festival celebrating the Italian-American heritage of Des Moines' south side, featuring traditional Italian street food, music and