Festival Information
DATES: June 25-27, 2010
TIMES: Friday, June 25 - 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
VIP Preview Opening 2 - 4 p.m.
Become a Member to gain access to Preview.
Saturday, June 26 - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 27 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Western Gateway Park, Downtown Des Moines, Iowa
WHAT: Des Moines Arts Festival
- 185 Premier Professional Visual Artists sponsored by Aviva USA
- 24 Emerging Iowa Artists sponsored by Principal Financial Group®
- 24 Non-profit Organizations sponsored by Prairie Meadows
showcasing services and activities
- Live music on the U.S. Cellular Stage
- Jazz & Wine Pavilion presented by Meredith Corporation
- Performing Arts Stage featuring dance, music and theatre
- Live Street Theatre
- 30 Interactive Arts Activities
- 376 students from 96 Schools in the Des Moines Art Center’s Nurturing a
Student’s Vision Program
sponsored by Hubbell Homes
- Interrobang Film Festival presented by Nationwide
- 24 Eclectic Food Booths sponsored by Hy-Vee
- 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 1314 Locust St.
Handicap Parking
Designated handicap parking is located on Grand Ave. west of the Festival entrance at 15th St. and Grand Ave. 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
- On Grand Ave. between Bank of the West & Merchandise tent
The Des Moines Register Information Booths
The Des Moines Register 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 1314 Locust St. (between 13th & 15th St.). Contact The Des Moines Register Information Booths with any inquiries.
Lost Children Inquiries
Go to The Des Moines Register 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.
