2026 World Food & Music Festival
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🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines!
The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the globe.
Wander through The Festival and discover new flavors, enjoy live performances, experience cultural traditions and connect with people and stories from around the world. From cooking demonstrations and cultural activities to family-friendly experiences and headlining performances, there's something new waiting around every corner.
This year's Festival headlining performances:
Friday Night: The Pork Tornadoes
Saturday Night: Parranderos Latin Combo (PLC)
📍 Western Gateway Park
📅 Aug. 28-30, 2026
🎟 Free admission
One weekend. A world of experiences.
2026 Festival Hours:
Friday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
More information on the 2026 Festival to be announced soon!
The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the globe.
Wander through The Festival and discover new flavors, enjoy live performances, experience cultural traditions and connect with people and stories from around the world. From cooking demonstrations and cultural activities to family-friendly experiences and headlining performances, there's something new waiting around every corner.
This year's Festival headlining performances:
Friday Night: The Pork Tornadoes
Saturday Night: Parranderos Latin Combo (PLC)
📍 Western Gateway Park
📅 Aug. 28-30, 2026
🎟 Free admission
One weekend. A world of experiences.
2026 Festival Hours:
Friday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
More information on the 2026 Festival to be announced soon!
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Where is it happening?
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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