Des Moines Food & Drink Events

2026 World Food & Music Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 28 Aug 2026

The Pork Tornadoes headline World Food and Music Festival - Des Moines, IA

Western Gateway Park 28 Aug 2026

Water Works Pops: Cinematic Magic – Family Festival & Concert

Des Moines Water Works Park 6 Sep 2026

Iowa State Fair - Des Moines

Iowa State Fair Grandstand 13 Aug 2026

Des Moines Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026

Downtown Des Moines 25 Nov 2026

Ingersoll LIVE 2026 🎵 presented by Bankers Trust

Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States 29 Aug 2026

Jeni Grouws at Jalapeño Pete's at the Iowa State Fair!

Jalapeno Pete's at the Iowa State Fair 16 Aug 2026

Liquid Gold: Cooking with Beef Tallow

Iowa State Fair 21 Aug 2026

The Pepsi Challenge

Iowa State Fair 17 Aug 2026

Terrace Hill Victorian Dinner

Terrace Hill 20 Aug 2026

Mamma Mia Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN 19 Sep 2026

Farm-to-Table Sourdough Pizza

Iowa State Fair 23 Aug 2026

Shrimp and Grits: An Iowa Twist on a Southern Classic

Iowa State Fair 17 Aug 2026

Pork to Plate

Iowa State Fair 19 Aug 2026

Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick

City of Des Moines Historic City Hall 18 Sep 2026

The All Iowa Meal

Iowa State Fair 18 Aug 2026

Learn to Cook with Iowa Ingredients: Skillet Lasagna and Lemon Yogurt Dip

Iowa State Fair 20 Aug 2026

Drink your Greens! Berry Fresh Smoothie Secrets with Fresh Wheatgrass Girl

Iowa State Fair 14 Aug 2026

Plant the love back to school event

Des Moines, Iowa 23 Aug 2026

Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN 19 Dec 2026

Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee

The Iowa Taproom 25 Oct 2026

PLC Live @ Mariscos El Capitan

Mariscos El Capitan Dsm 14 Aug 2026

Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm

The Garden Nightclub 15 Aug 2026

Des Moines Concours d’Elegance

Pappajohn Sculpture Park 13 Sep 2026

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

The Ingersoll 12 Nov 2026

WoodmenLife Midwest Family Day 2026 - Des Moines, IA

Iowa State Fairgrounds 22 Aug 2026

Dinner Detective Des Moines September 19th Public Show

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa) 19 Sep 2026

ARL Yappy Hour at ARL Main

5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313 21 Aug 2026

Jethro's Express at Water Works Park Seniomsed Series

Water Works Park 24 Jul 2026

Dinner Detective Des Moines August 15th Public Show

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa) 15 Aug 2026

90's Women of Country

The Ingersoll 8 Nov 2026

The All White Party - Presented by ZKL Chapter & ZKL Education Foundation

The Shop DSM 30 Aug 2026

2026 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

The Loft DSM 2 Oct 2026

Principles First at the Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds 22 Aug 2026

BOG Rewind Christmas Show & Potluck - Brandon Santini

xBk Live 20 Dec 2026

2026 Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration

705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-2361, United States 31 Oct 2026

Southside Sunday Market 2026

1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320 5 Jul 2026

The Water Ride

Confluence Brewing Co. 29 Aug 2026

Hoyt Sherman Place Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Independence

Hoyt Sherman Place 13 Sep 2026

Sail On - The Beach Boys Tribute

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 22 Aug 2026

Woman & Whiskey A Curated Pairing Experience

The River Center 1 Oct 2026

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 16 Aug 2026

Spooky Sip N’ Thrift

1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA 18 Oct 2026

Steve Berry's Tribute to Barry Manilow

The Ingersoll 28 Aug 2026

Yoga to Live Music + Community Mocktail Hour

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 29 Aug 2026

RetroSpect / Music in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 20 Aug 2026

DMMDGC Summer Party!

Diamondhead Lake 29 Aug 2026

Market at Oak Park (September)

3901 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-3505, United States 1 Sep 2026

Home Grown Bites: Granola Balls with Iowa Ingredients

Iowa State Fair 15 Aug 2026

Cookies on Tap 2026

The Iowa Taproom 8 Oct 2026

Dumpling Fest Des Moines

50311 16 Sep 2026

The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown 13 Jul 2019

MIMOSA MIC DROP 🎤🥂🍊🫧

3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 9 Aug 2026

Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair- Hiawatha Bus Trip 2026

Iowa State Fairgrounds 20 Aug 2026

Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys | Gray's Station Summer Music Series

520 SW 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 26 Aug 2026

Savor Moxie- September- The Peak Season Plate

4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA 18 Sep 2026

First Friday Food Truck Night — Sakari Food Truck

515 28th Street Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 2 Oct 2026

Restoring a Healthier Iowa: Fundraiser for Heather Sievers for Iowa House

Des Moines Heritage Center 27 Aug 2026

Back Forty Bike Night w/ Cover That!

Big Barn Harley-Davidson 9 Sep 2026

The Market on Hubbell

3232 Hubbell Ave 26 Sep 2026

DSM Guild Chapter Kick-Off Event

Noce 21 Sep 2026

Des Moines Fish Swap, Nov. 1st, 2026

Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center 1 Nov 2026

Four Roses Bourbon and Culinary Experience

The Ingersoll 25 Aug 2026

First Friday Food Truck Night — Karam's Mediterranean Grill

515 28th Street Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 4 Sep 2026

Summer Nights // September 9th

Karl Kustoms 9 Sep 2026

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park 3 Dec 2026

First Responders Night (formally NNO)

Riverview Park, Des Moines 15 Aug 2026

Cake Decorating Class: 101

Molly's Frozen 18 Aug 2026

Savor Moxie- November- The One with the Dinner

4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA 19 Nov 2026

GDMPAF Airport Public Art Project Preview Celebration

5800 Fleur Dr 12 Dec 2026

Club Pilates Ingersoll Opening Party!

1905 Ingersoll Ave suite 105 26 Aug 2026

Lincoln Class of 2006 - 20 Year Reunion

Confluence Brewing Company 22 Aug 2026

Preserving Your Harvest

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 24 Sep 2026

Culinary Adventure Club

4919 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 20 Aug 2026

Maingate Bar & Grill

2956 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2329, United States 15 Aug 2026

SAVE THE DATE! Iowa Local Food Legislative Breakfast

Iowa State Capitol (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA) 27 Jan 2027

Sapori d'Autunno

Lucca 30 Sep 2026

Fall Festival 2026

2600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 17 Oct 2026

Downtown Des Moines End of Summer Block Party

Hub Spot 3 Oct 2026

XOLEX | Gray's Station Summer Music Series

520 SW 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 23 Sep 2026

3k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

Confluence Brewing Company 6 Dec 2026

Single Awareness Dinner: Des Moines | Foodies + New Friends

Restaurant of the Week 27 May 2026

Car & Bike Night at Blue Ribbon! Apr 24 | May 22 | Oct 9

3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317 9 Oct 2026

S'mores & Pours 2026

4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321-1249, United States 24 Sep 2026

Pork Loin Dinner

3712 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 21 Sep 2026

7 Bridges : The Symphonic EAGLES Experience w/ Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Des Moines, IA

Lauridsen Amphitheater 5 Sep 2026

Celebrating Families Moving Forward

100 Indiana Ave 6 Nov 2026

The Awakening 2026

Drake Park, Des Moines 5 Sep 2026

5th Annual Celebration of Smiles

Des Moines Heritage Center 24 Sep 2026

Cookies & Christmas Cards

Collaborate DSM 27 Nov 2026