Porchfest DSM - Waveland Park
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Porchfest Des Moines – Waveland Park 2026 is happening!
Due to last year’s success, we’re doubling the event.
Join us Sunday, September 27, 2026 from noon to 6 pm for an afternoon of free live music, food, and community fun in the Waveland Park neighborhood.
This year we’re closing both 44th AND 45th Street between College Ave and Forest Ave for even more music.
Featured bands and performers included in this event:
- The Blues Bureau
- B. John Burns
- Bridges 2 Harmony
- Central Iowa Music Lab Student Band
- Scott Davis
- Ducharme-Jones Band
- Scott Eggleston
- Eric & the Dancing Foxes
- Seth Hedquist
- Marilyn Jerome
- Major Blues & the Mugshots
- Anne Lorelle and Tim Earp
- The Night Lights
- Bob Pace
- RiverCity Opry
- Matt Terronez with Dave Bohl
Food vendors so far:
- Faustinos Taqueria
- Porchswing Ice Cream
- Wheatgrass Girl
Admission is FREE, but please bring cash to tip the musicians who are graciously offering their talents for your enjoyment. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
Pole and horse saw-style bike racks will be available, so feel free to ride over and bring your bike lock.
Porchfest merchandise will also be available for purchase, including t-shirts, stickers and koozies. Venmo and major credit cards will be accepted.
As a special part of the event, we will also be celebrating with Invest DSM for the amazing support they’ve provided our neighborhood over the last seven years.
For more information, view our website at: https://wavelandpark.org/porchfest . We will update the website with the schedule and latest information. NOTE: This page is still under construction.
Get ready for a great afternoon of music in Waveland Park!
#InvestDSM
Here's the map (still under construction) for musicians, times and locations.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10zDepwBX9jo21jnChe9IfHFNm2ozDIQ&usp=sharing
Due to last year’s success, we’re doubling the event.
Join us Sunday, September 27, 2026 from noon to 6 pm for an afternoon of free live music, food, and community fun in the Waveland Park neighborhood.
This year we’re closing both 44th AND 45th Street between College Ave and Forest Ave for even more music.
Featured bands and performers included in this event:
- The Blues Bureau
- B. John Burns
- Bridges 2 Harmony
- Central Iowa Music Lab Student Band
- Scott Davis
- Ducharme-Jones Band
- Scott Eggleston
- Eric & the Dancing Foxes
- Seth Hedquist
- Marilyn Jerome
- Major Blues & the Mugshots
- Anne Lorelle and Tim Earp
- The Night Lights
- Bob Pace
- RiverCity Opry
- Matt Terronez with Dave Bohl
Food vendors so far:
- Faustinos Taqueria
- Porchswing Ice Cream
- Wheatgrass Girl
Admission is FREE, but please bring cash to tip the musicians who are graciously offering their talents for your enjoyment. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
Pole and horse saw-style bike racks will be available, so feel free to ride over and bring your bike lock.
Porchfest merchandise will also be available for purchase, including t-shirts, stickers and koozies. Venmo and major credit cards will be accepted.
As a special part of the event, we will also be celebrating with Invest DSM for the amazing support they’ve provided our neighborhood over the last seven years.
For more information, view our website at: https://wavelandpark.org/porchfest . We will update the website with the schedule and latest information. NOTE: This page is still under construction.
Get ready for a great afternoon of music in Waveland Park!
#InvestDSM
Here's the map (still under construction) for musicians, times and locations.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10zDepwBX9jo21jnChe9IfHFNm2ozDIQ&usp=sharing
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Where is it happening?
4301 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-2454, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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Host or PublisherWaveland Park Neighborhood Association
