top of page
DMAF2022_4000px_mking-023.jpg

Travel Information

Explore the best of Des Moines, from local eats and coffee shops to unique things to do; all within easy reach of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the Des Moines Arts Festival site. With our host hotel, Hotel Fort Des Moines, conveniently located nearby, you’ll have everything you need for your trip: convenient access to grocery stores, delicious local coffee, and plenty of ways to enjoy the city when you’re not at the Festival.​

2026 DATES

  • Friday, June 26, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Note: Creative Zone closes at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

Note: Quincy's Sensory Space closes at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday 

​

​

​

​​

Location

  • The Des Moines Arts Festival is located in Downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park and surrounds the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a 4.4-acre park featuring 31 sculptures by 25 of the world’s most celebrated artists. â€‹â€‹

plan your Stay

Book your stay at the host hotel, plan your visit, and come experience the Des Moines Arts Festival.

Django

Address

1420 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.2 mi

Horizon Line

Address

1417 Walnut St B, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.3 mi

Centro

Address

1003 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.4 mi

Starbucks

Address

909 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.4 mi

Hobnob

Address

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.6 mi

West End Salvage

Address

22 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.6 mi

Proudfoot & Bird

Address

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.6 mi

Mainframe

Address

900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

0.8mi

Gateway Market

Address

2002 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Distance from festival

1.0 mi

Hy-Vee

Address

420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

1.4 mi

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Address

909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

1.6 mi

Lauridsen Skatepark

Address

901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Distance from festival

1.7 mi

Art Center

Address

4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Distance from festival

2.5 mi

bottom of page