Festival Information

DATES: June 22-24, 2012

TIMES: Friday, June 22 - 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 23 - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Fireworks at 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 24 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Western Gateway Park, Downtown Des Moines, Iowa

WHAT: Des Moines Arts Festival^®

Juried Art Fair
Emerging Iowa Artists Program presented by Principal Financial Group®
Prairie Meadows Community Outreach Program showcasing Central Iowa non-profit organizations
Live music
Jazz & Wine Pavilion
GuideOne Performing Arts Stage
Over 30 Interactive Arts Activities
Des Moines Art Center’s Nurturing a Student’s Vision Program sponsored by Hubbell Homes
Interrobang Film Festival presented by Nationwide
Green Arts Recycling Program presented by Hy-Vee
Des Moines Center's Interactive Sculpture Activity
Artist demonstrations
23 Eclectic Food Booths
Sculpture Garden

ADMISSION: FREE

Disabled Access
The Des Moines Arts Festival^® grounds are handicap accessible. Wheelchairs are available for check out on a first-come, first-served basis at Volunteer Headquarters at 1200 Grand Ave.

Handicap Parking
Designated handicap parking is located on Walnut St., south of the Festival grounds, outside the 12th and Walnut Entrance. Parking is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

ATM Locations

Locust West Food Court at 15th Street
Locust East Food Court at 12th Street
Corner of 13th & Locust Street
Corner of 13th & Grand Avenue

Information Booths
Information Booths are located inside the entrances on 16th & Locust, 12th & Locust, 13th & Locust, and 12th & Grand.

Lost and Found
Located in Volunteer Headquarters at 1200 Grand in the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center. Contact the Information Booths with any inquiries.

Lost Children Inquiries
Go to the Information Booths to report missing children. Information booth staff will contact Des Moines Arts Festival^® staff and security to assist in locating lost people.

Restrooms
Portable restroom facilities are located on the Des Moines Arts Festival^® site south of Locust Street on 15th Street, and along Grand Ave. at 12th Street.

Security
The Des Moines Arts Festival^® has 24-hour security on-site. A security officer can be located at all Festival entrances.

Hotel Information

Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue - Six blocks East of the Festival site.
Reservations can be made by calling 515.245.5500.

Embassy Suites on the River
101 East Locust Street – 13 blocks East of the Festival site. Shuttle available. Reservations can be made by calling 515.244.1700.

Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street - Three blocks East of the Festival site.
Reservations can be made by calling 800.798.2151, 515.244.2151 or online at www.hotelfortdesmoines.com
Please note that this hotel may be closed during the Festival for renovations.

Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street – Nine blocks East of the Festival site.
Reservations can be made by calling 800.514.4681. Hotel information is available at www.renaissancesavery.com.

Camping Information
Adventureland Campground (located 15 miles from downtown Des Moines)
305 34th Ave. NW
Altoona, IA 50009
800.532.1286 for reservations

In addition to these downtown hotels and camping alternative are the following two hotels on the city’s south side (5 minutes from downtown) offering a good rate plus amenities. We highly recommend these hotels. They are nice, clean and offer a number of amenities:

Radisson
6800 Fluer Drive (next door to the Fairmont)
515.285.7777
www.radisson.com

Fairmont (a Marriott Partner)
6880 Fleur Drive (next door to the Radisson)
515.309.4444
www.marriott.com

Both of the above hotels offer the following amenities:

Complimentary shuttle for artists to and from the Festival
Complimentary hot breakfast (Fairmont’s is a Deluxe Continental breakfast)
Complimentary wi-fi
Complimentary drink ticket
Complimentary on-site parking

Information
For more information call (515) 286-4950 or email info@desmoinesartsfestival.org.