PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE
Experience the 2025 Festival: June 27-29
Welcome to the 2025 Des Moines Arts Festival presented by Nationwide. Admission is FREE thanks to our community of sponsors and patrons. One of the world's most respected festivals, hosting 197 of the nation's top artists, 27 food vendors, live music on two FREE stages, pop-up performances across the Festival site, and nearly 30 FREE interactive arts activities for all ages. You never know what you'll discover at the Des Moines Arts Festival.
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WHAT IS FREE?
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Various Interactive Activities
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Parking at the Nationwide Garage
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Bike Valet
WHAT REQUIRES MONEY?
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Art Purchases
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Food
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Beverages
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Festival Merchandise
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Silent Rivers VIP Club, purchase your tickets on our website
2025 Festival INFORMATION
2025 DATES
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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.
Note: Creative Zone closes at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
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FUTURE DATES
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June 26 - 28, 2026
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June 25 - 27, 2027
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June 23 - 25, 2028
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June 22 - 24, 2029
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June 28 - 30, 2030
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
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Juried Art Fair presented by Nationwide featuring 197 of the nation's best artists selected from a competitive jury process
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Mural Project presented by Athene
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Emerging Artists Program presented by Principal
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Interrobang Film Festival screening films from around the world
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Community Outreach Program presented by MidAmerican Energy Company and supporting Central Iowa non-profit organizations
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Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build
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Live music on the Roots Stage and Hy-Vee Main Stage
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Strolling entertainment
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Green Arts Zero-Waste Sustainability Program
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Silent Rivers VIP Club
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BOOM ART! presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
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Over 800 volunteers
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Student Art Exhibition presented by GreenState Credit Union
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Over 20 Live Artist Demonstrations
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Over 25 Interactive Arts Activities featuring the Billboard Mural Project presented by Athene
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Silent Rivers VIP Hospitality Suites
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Wearable art at two Arts Festival Shops
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All-new Liquid Art serving Mocktails and other specialty beverages
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Enjoy cocktails, wine, sangria, domestic and craft beer, and Coca-Cola products
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Eclectic Food Booths and Food Trucks
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