World Food & Music Festival

World Food & Music Festival Join us Aug. 28-30, 2026! World Food & Music Festival is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
(358)

Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines. 🌍 The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union celebrates global cultures through food, music and cultural experiences. The World Food & Music Festival is Des Moines’ premiere taste and entertainment event featuring international cuisine, live music and performing arts, cooking demonstrations, wine and craft beers, and a world marketplace.

We’re proud to have Veridian Credit Union Credit Union as the Presenting Sponsor of the World Food & Music Festival and ...
09/02/2026

We’re proud to have Veridian Credit Union Credit Union as the Presenting Sponsor of the World Food & Music Festival and appreciate their continued support of an event that brings thousands of people together in Downtown Des Moines each year.

Thank you, Veridian, for helping us celebrate the cultures, traditions and people that make our community such a special place to call home. đź’š

We couldn’t do it without you!
Downtown Des Moines - DSM

We are so lucky to have such a strong partner in CultureALL! Thank you for all that you do to help bring The Festival to...
09/01/2026

We are so lucky to have such a strong partner in CultureALL! Thank you for all that you do to help bring The Festival to life! 🩵

A weekend like this takes a whole community behind it.To every sponsor and community partner who helped bring the 2026 W...
08/31/2026

A weekend like this takes a whole community behind it.

To every sponsor and community partner who helped bring the 2026 World Food & Music Festival to life, thank you. Your support helps make it possible to fill Western Gateway Park with food, music, culture and experiences that bring thousands of people together.

We’re incredibly grateful to have you as part of The Festival and part of what makes this weekend so special for the community. 💚

A big thanks to all the vendors, performers, sponsors, workers, volunteers and attendees for making the 2026 World Food ...
08/30/2026

A big thanks to all the vendors, performers, sponsors, workers, volunteers and attendees for making the 2026 World Food & Music Festival an amazing weekend. We hope you enjoyed a global culinary and cultural experience.

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! We had a record number of votes this year so thank YOU to all of you festival goers who took the...
08/30/2026

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!

We had a record number of votes this year so thank YOU to all of you festival goers who took the time to show your favorite local vendors some love!

This years finalist:
- Banh May Food Truck
- Hawaiian Grill Food Truck
- Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery

Every vote mattered! Under 20 votes separated this year’s official winner. Congratulations to Chowrastha for taking home the top spot of the 2026 Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union. 🏆

The People’s Choice Award is sponsored by 93.3 KIOA.

08/30/2026

A plan is a plan!

This is it, DSM. One more trip around the world. 🌎The final day of the World Food & Music Festival starts at 11 a.m., an...
08/30/2026

This is it, DSM. One more trip around the world. 🌎

The final day of the World Food & Music Festival starts at 11 a.m., and we’ve got six hours to make it count.

Come hungry. Catch a performance you’ve never seen before. Learn something new. Go back for seconds. Dance a little. Stay awhile. Explore today’s full lineup, make your Sunday game plan and meet us at Western Gateway Park until 5 p.m.

Let’s make it a good one! 🤩 The Festival is presented by Veridian Credit Union.

One day is plenty of time for a trip around the world. 🌎Whether your Festival Passport is already covered in stamps or y...
08/30/2026

One day is plenty of time for a trip around the world. 🌎

Whether your Festival Passport is already covered in stamps or you’re picking one up for the first time today, there’s still time to play!

Here’s how it works:
- Pick up a Festival Passport at the Festival Information Booth
- Explore The Festival and collect 8 stamps along the way.
- Once you complete your Passport, turn it in at the Festival Merchandise booth to collect your prize!

You’ve got until 5 p.m. today. Ready, world travelers? The Festival Passport is presented by Floor & Decor.

Faces of the Festival.
08/30/2026

Faces of the Festival.

THIS is how you Saturday.
08/30/2026

THIS is how you Saturday.

Address

Western Gateway Park
Des Moines, IA
50309

Telephone

+15152864950

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when World Food & Music Festival posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to World Food & Music Festival:

Shortcuts

Share