PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE
2025 Volunteer Shifts now open!
Join our community of volunteers. Our volunteers and their commitment are the reason we enjoy the success we do!
If your team is looking for a group project, please
connect with Stacey, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@desmoinesartsfestival.org.​​
The Volunteer Program is sponsored by Polk County.
About the Festival
2025 FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES
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Friday, June 27 - 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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Saturday, June 28 - 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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Sunday, June 29 - 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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BUT - the Festival needs help building the Festival and tearing it down - check out shifts for more specific projects and times!
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FESTIVAL LOCATION
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Festival surrounds Western Gateway Park with hours starting on Wednesday, June 25.​
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PARKING
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Free parking is available in the Nationwide Parking Garage, 1100 Walnut Street.
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PERKS
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​​All volunteers receive a Des Moines Arts Festival volunteer t-shirt, a free pint from Exile Brewing, and snacks and drinks to keep you energized! PLUS - unlimited high fives! ​