Des Moines Arts Festival

The Des Moines Arts Festival is Iowa's largest and most prestigious arts and cultural event for 25 years. It is a free, three-day festival featuring 190 professional visual artists, their original work in a variety of mediums reflects the very best after having been juried from approximately 1,000 applicants. Live music, performing arts and strolling street theatre add non-stop entertainment while culinary offerings are provided by local and regional restaurants, breweries and mobile food vendors. Come see why this festival has been awarded over 300 awards and was named the best festival in the world by the International Festivals and Events Association.