Festival Information
DATES: June 24-26, 2011
TIMES: Friday, June 24 - 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
VIP Preview Opening 2 - 4 p.m.
Become a Member to gain access to Preview.
Saturday, June 25 - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Western Gateway Park, Downtown Des Moines, Iowa
WHAT: Des Moines Arts Festival
- Juried Art Fair sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred
- Emerging Iowa Artists Program sponsored by Principal Financial Group®
- Community Outreach Program sponsored by Prairie Meadows showcasing
Central Iowa non-profit organizations
- Live music on the U.S. Cellular® Stage
- Jazz & Wine Pavilion presented by Meredith Corporation
- GuideOne Insurance 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 sponsored by Hy-Vee
- Creative Kid’s Zone sponsored by Bank of America
- Artist demonstrations sponsored by John Deere Des Moines Operations
- Get Your Art On Photo Contest and Exhibition
- 24 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.
Bank of the West ATM Locations
- Locust West Food Court at 15th St.
- Locust East Food Court at 12th St.
- Corner of 13th & Locust
- Corner of 13th & Grand
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. 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 St. on 15th St., and along Grand Ave. at 12th St.
Security
The Des Moines Arts Festival has 24-hour security on-site. A security officer can be located at all Festival entrances.
Information
For more information call (515) 286-4950 or email stephen.king@desmoinesartsfestival.org.
