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Festivals in Ames, IA

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Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026
Fri, Aug 7, 6:00 PM
Des Moines · Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop
Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026
Fri, Aug 7, 6:00 PM
Des Moines · Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop
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18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM
Des Moines · The High Life Lounge
Just added
18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM
Des Moines · The High Life Lounge
2026 Free Range Music & BBQ Festival
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM
Des Moines · Jasper Winery
2026 Free Range Music & BBQ Festival
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM
Des Moines · Jasper Winery
The Momentum Map: Solstice Gathering
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Urbandale · 4204 159th St
The Momentum Map: Solstice Gathering
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Urbandale · 4204 159th St
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 PM + 7 more
Des Moines · Principal Park
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 PM + 7 more
Des Moines · Principal Park
Iowa Central Food festival
Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM
Fort Dodge · 1788 Madison Ave
Iowa Central Food festival
Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM
Fort Dodge · 1788 Madison Ave
Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic
Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 AM + 1 more
Maxwell · Maxwell City Park
Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic
Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 AM + 1 more
Maxwell · Maxwell City Park
Operating Room Kids Easter Egg Hunt
Thu, Apr 2, 10:00 AM
Ankeny · 1631 SW Main St
Operating Room Kids Easter Egg Hunt
Thu, Apr 2, 10:00 AM
Ankeny · 1631 SW Main St
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Egg Hunt on the Hill
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Terrace Hill
Almost full
Egg Hunt on the Hill
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Terrace Hill
Iowa Irish Fest 2026
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00 PM
Waterloo · Lincoln Park
Iowa Irish Fest 2026
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00 PM
Waterloo · Lincoln Park
Spring Breakout: A Waterloo Urban Farmers Market Pre-Season Market
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00 AM
Waterloo · Waterloo Center for the Arts
Spring Breakout: A Waterloo Urban Farmers Market Pre-Season Market
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00 AM
Waterloo · Waterloo Center for the Arts

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What are the best festival events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best festival events are:

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

2026 Free Range Music & BBQ Festival

The Momentum Map: Solstice Gathering

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

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Spring Breakout: A Waterloo Urban Farmers Market Pre-Season Market

Egg Hunt on the Hill

Operating Room Kids Easter Egg Hunt

18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival