Festival Information
DATES: June 27 - 29, 2008
TIMES: Friday, June 27 - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
VIP Preview at 2pm.
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Saturday, June 28 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fireworks Show at 9:45 p.m.
Sunday, June 29 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Des Moines, Iowa
Western Gateway Park
WHAT: Des Moines Arts Festival
- 175 professional juried artists
- 24 Emerging Iowa Artists
- Nurturing a Student's Vision K - 12 Art Exhibition
- Interrobang Film Festival
- Over 25 family and adult Art Activities
- Performing Arts Stage
- 24 eclectic food booths
- 2 stages hosting live music
- Street theatre
- 26 Non-profit organizations showcasing art activities
- Sculpture garden
- Fireworks
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 The Des Moines Register Information Booths inside each Festival entrance.
Bank of the West ATM Locations
ATM's are located at each Food Court. Additional ATM's are located at the Bank of the West Sponsorship location and on Locust Street.
First Aid
On-site first aid locations to be determined.
Information Booths
The Des Moines Register Information Booths are located inside all Des Moines Arts Festival entrances.
Lost and Found
Lost and found is located in Volunteer Headquarters at 1408 Locust St. Contact The Des Moines Register Information Booths with any inquiries.
Lost Children Inquiries
Go to The Des Moines Register Information Booths located inside each Des Moines Arts Festival entrance to report missing children. Information booth staff will contact Des Moines Arts Festival staff and security to assist in locating lost members of your party.
Restrooms
Locations to be determined.
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 Kristina.Rives@desmoinesartsfestival.org.
