2009 Two Art Festivals in Des Moines

by James on June 16, 2009

First, the Des Moines Arts Festival is the big one. It’s coming up so be prepared to show up in Western Gateway Park.

  • Friday, June 26, 4-10 pm
  • Saturday, June 27, 10 am – 10 pm 
  • Sunday, June 28, 10 am – 5 pm

The festival website is so thorough and easily navigated that I couldn’t add anything worthwhile; you should go there for all of the information: 

  • a listing of artists and links to their websites
  • listing of performing artists with links
  • the live music
  • street theater
  • interactive arts
  • food

Thanks to the generosity of sponsorsDes Moines Arts Festival is free. 

The second show in town is ArtFest Midwest. It’s at the Fairgrounds and it’s also free.

  • Saturday, June 27, 10 am – 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 28, 10 am – 5 pm

There will be a free shuttle between the two events.

photo by James G. Lindberg

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