Des Moines Food & Drink Events

2026 World Food & Music Festival

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

Des Moines Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026

Downtown Des Moines 25 Nov 2026

Iowa State Fair - Des Moines

Iowa State Fair Grandstand 22 Aug 2026

Des Moines Concours d’Elegance

Pappajohn Sculpture Park 13 Sep 2026

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park 3 Dec 2026

2026 Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival

Tower Park 11 Jul 2026

World Cup Final Game Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 19 Jul 2026

Water Works Pops: Cinematic Magic – Family Festival & Concert

Des Moines Water Works Park 6 Sep 2026

Depending on Advancement: World Cup USA Street Party | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 6 Jul 2026

Rainbow Safari

Blank Park Zoo 30 Jul 2026

The Summer Sip n' Shop

Jasper Winery 18 Jul 2026

Red, White, and Boom Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN 18 Jul 2026

Mamma Mia Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN 19 Sep 2026

Des Moines Tea Festival 2026

Mainframe Studios 26 Jul 2026

Adult Recess

Captain Roy's 7 Aug 2026

Art of Wine Dinner

Des Moines Art Center 9 Jul 2026

Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN 19 Dec 2026

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

Confluence Brewing Company 6 Dec 2026

5k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

Confluence Brewing Company 12 Jul 2026

Southside Sunday Market 2026

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

The DSM Meet Cute Club: Singles Social (Ages 25-35)

Confluence Brewing Company 23 Jul 2026

Music on The Bridge at The Banks | Opus Taylor

Bridge District 29 Jul 2026

All Ages Recess

Cowles Commons 15 Jul 2026

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

The Garden Nightclub 4 Jul 2026

Caribbean Hog Roast

2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321 26 Jul 2026

Love Island USA Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 11 Jul 2026

Northside Market 2026

Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues 12 Jul 2026

Dinner Detective Des Moines August 15th Public Show

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

First Gentleman's BBQ at Terrace Hill

Terrace Hill 9 Jul 2026

Mid-Century Dinner Series Presents: Backyard Bash

4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA 10 Jul 2026

2026 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

The Loft DSM 2 Oct 2026

Music on The Bridge at The Banks | Weary Ramblers

Bridge District 15 Jul 2026

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

The Shop DSM 30 Aug 2026

WoodmenLife Midwest Family Day 2026 - Des Moines, IA

Iowa State Fairgrounds 22 Aug 2026

Dinner Detective Des Moines July 18th Public Show

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa) 18 Jul 2026

BOG Rewind Christmas Show & Potluck - Brandon Santini

xBk Live 20 Dec 2026

Fri. & Sat Aug, 7th & 8th! The Ingersoll- award-nominated Jimmy Buffett experience concert

Ingersoll Dinner Theater 7 Aug 2026

The Water Ride

Confluence Brewing Co. 29 Aug 2026

A Scandalous Soiree: A regency inspired burlesque tea party

The Bank at The Little Book 7 Aug 2026

Glizzys at the Grove: National Hot Dog Day | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 15 Jul 2026

Des Moines Biergarten

Des Moines Biergarten 18 Oct 2026

Hot Grill Summer

The Garden Nightclub 25 Jul 2026

Jethro's Express at the Willis Summer Series - Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors

Water Works Park Amphitheater 10 Sep 2026

Downtown End of Summer Block Party

Hub Spot, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309 3 Oct 2026

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 5 Apr 2026

PARKERS - The Documentary

Fleur Cinema & Café 24 Jul 2026

YES, CHEF Tour with Grace Reilly & Peyton Corinne

Shelf Love DSM 28 Jul 2026

2nd Annual Summer Fest

Big Boyz Treasures 8 Aug 2026

Gray's Lake Park Creative Arts Show

Gray's Lake Park 24 Jul 2026

Sail On - The Beach Boys Tribute

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

Des MoinesCreative Arts Pop-Up

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park 31 Jul 2026

July Spirits Class - Vodka

303 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 9 Jul 2026

Iowa Hunger Summit Meal Packaging Event

100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 21 Jul 2026

Steve Berry's Tribute to Barry Manilow

The Ingersoll 26 Aug 2026

Biker Bash

Captain Roy's 18 Jul 2026

Spooky Sip N’ Thrift

1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA 18 Oct 2026

National Night Out

Theodore Roosevelt High School 4 Aug 2026

Neva Aiden

400 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 24 Jul 2026

Woman & Whiskey A Curated Pairing Experience

The River Center 1 Oct 2026

RetroSpect / Music in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 20 Aug 2026

Midwest Mayhem🕺

Riverview Park, Des Moines 1 Aug 2026

Cooking + Nutrition Class: Tuscan Summer Panzanella Salad + Creamy Polenta

Kitchen Collage of Des Moines 14 Jul 2026

DECOY | Gray's Station Summer Music Series

520 SW 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 22 Jul 2026

Market at Oak Park (September)

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

DMMDGC Summer Party!

Diamondhead Lake 29 Aug 2026

First Sunday Sample Day!

3800 Merle Hay Rd #1235A, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 5 Jul 2026

Backyard Summer Bash at Southside Church

4700 SW 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315 19 Jul 2026

Emmett Sheehan

400 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 17 Jul 2026

First Responders Night (formally NNO)

Riverview Park, Des Moines 15 Aug 2026

Decoy

400 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 26 Jul 2026

Get Off My Lawn

400 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 31 Jul 2026

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

Iowa State Fairgrounds 20 Aug 2026

Savor Moxie- July - The Blue Plate Revival

4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA 16 Jul 2026

THE ODYSSEY FIRSTFEST

3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 16 Jul 2026

Summer Nights // September 9th

Karl Kustoms 9 Sep 2026

August Sip N' Thrift

Captain Roy's 2 Aug 2026

Esther Unearthed at The Southside Sunday Market

Southside Sunday Market 28 Jun 2026

🎶 Neil Hewitt Live at Jethro's Southside 🎶

4337 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321-3403, United States 12 Jul 2026

Joshua Sinclair

400 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 5 Jul 2026

Candy Talk: A Live Snack-Based Talk Show// FREE!

1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311 17 Jul 2026

Savor Moxie- September- The Peak Season Plate

4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA 18 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

History Happy Hour at Hoyt Sherman Place

Hoyt Sherman Place 6 Aug 2026

Des Moines Izaak Walton League Annual Sweet Corn Feed Tuesday, July 28!

The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America 28 Jul 2026

GDMPAF Airport Public Art Project Preview Celebration

5800 Fleur Dr 12 Dec 2026

Summer Nights // August 12th

Karl Kustoms 12 Aug 2026

Fresh You Can Taste: Summer Showcase

3330 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310 11 Jul 2026

Des Moines Fish Swap, Nov. 1st, 2026

Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center 1 Nov 2026

Hoyt Sherman Place Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Independence

Hoyt Sherman Place 13 Sep 2026

Amber's Colorado Send-off run and potluck

Chamberlain Park Des Moines, Iowa 12 Jul 2026

Celebrating Families Moving Forward

100 Indiana Ave 6 Nov 2026

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

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

Lincoln Class of 2006 - 20 Year Reunion

Confluence Brewing Company 22 Aug 2026

Grand Opening

Greater Des Moines Partnership 1 Aug 2026

5th Annual Celebration of Smiles

Des Moines Heritage Center 24 Sep 2026

S'mores & Pours 2026

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

Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market

Court Ave District 25 Jul 2026

Wine Glass Painting at Ceviche Bar in the East Village!

Ceviche Bar 4 Aug 2026

Bulldog Nation Road Show - Des Moines

Ernst & Young, 801 Grand Ave Ste 3100, Des Moines, IA 50309 14 Jul 2026

Savor Moxie- November- The One with the Dinner

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