Grand View Homecoming Festival 2026

Schedule

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm

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Location

Grand View University | Des Moines, IA

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5:00 p.m. | Grand Central Plaza*
Free family fun for all ages at this outdoor festival. Live music, food trucks, balloon artist, cash bar, and more!
*Alternate location Henning Student Center in event of inclement weather
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Grand View University, 1500 Morton Ave,Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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