It’s summer festival season! From delicious food and entertaining acts to people watching and if you’re lucky a parade, summer is a great time to head to a local festival in and around Des Moines.
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Summer Festivals 2024
- CelebrAsian Zodiac 2024, May 24, 25
Western Gateway Park - Winefest Des Moines, June – September
various locations in Des Moines - Greek Food Fair Festival, May 31, June 1-2
1110 35th St, Des Moines - Grimes Governor’s Days, June 6-8
Grimes South Sports Complex - Pride Fest, June 7-9
East Village Des Moines - Johnston Green Days, June 13-15
Terra Park Johnston - Cajun Fest, June 22
Cowles Commons - Des Moines Arts Festival, June 28-30
Western Gateway Park, downtown Des Moines - 80-35 Music Festival, July 12-13
Western Gateway Park, downtown Des Moines - Celebrate Ankeny, July 12-14
Prairie Ridge Middle School and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, Ankeny - Dallas County Fair, July 9-13
Dallas County Fairgrounds, Adel, IA - Waukee Arts Festival, July 19-20
Centennial Park, Waukee, IA - Polk City Four Seasons Festival, July 19-20
Town square, Polk City, IA - National Balloon Classic, July 26-August 3
Indianola, IA - Hinterland Music Festival, August 2-4
St. Charles, IA - Iowa State Fair August 8-18
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA - Adel Sweet Corn Festival, August 10
courthouse square, Adel, IA - Ingersoll Live, August 24
Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines - Iowa Wine and Cider Festival, August 24
Jasper Winery, Des Moines, IA - Kids Fest, September
Adventureland, Altoona - Beaverdale Fall Festival, September 20-21
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA - Vintage & Made Fair, September 21
Dallas County Fairgrounds, Adel, IA
- Latino Heritage Festival, September 21-22
Western Gateway Park, downtown Des Moines - Oktoberfest, September 27-28
Historic Court District, downtown Des Moines, IA - World Food & Music Festival, September 23-25
Western Gateway Park, downtown Des Moines