World Food & Music Festival
Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 11:00 AM CDT · Western Gateway Park · Des Moines, IA
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About this event
Experience the World in Downtown DSM The World Food & Music Festival. 🥙 It returns to Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) August 30th, 2026. 🌳 This Festival brings together international cuisine, live music, cultural experiences and interactive activities that celebrate the diversity of Greater Des Moines. 🍣 More than 90,000 people attended The Festival in 2025, making it one of the region's most anticipated annual events. 👩🏻👱🏻♀️👩🏽🦱👩🏻🦰 From food vendors and cultural performances to family-friendly activities and special programming. The Festival creates opportunities to discover new experiences and connect with others through food, music and culture. 🥟 Sunday events include: 11 am – Noon: Zachary Freedom 12:30 pm – 1:30 p.m.: The Sheet 1:30 pm – 1:45 p.m.: People's Choice Winner 2 pm – 3 p.m.: Brass Blast Brass Band 3:30 pm – 5 p.m.: Esencia Añeja IT IS FREE! 👩🏻🦰🍴