Food & Drink events in Des Moines

Check out happening food & drink events all around Des Moines, IA

CelebrAsian 2026: The Story of US

 Fri, 22 May at 11:00 am Western Gateway Park

18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am The High Life Lounge USD 70

Greek Food Fair 2026!

Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Greek Food Fair 2026!

 Fri, 05 Jun at 05:00 pm 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park USD 25 to 71

Greek Food Fair 2026!

 Sun, 07 Jun at 11:00 am 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Iowa Juneteenth Neighbor's Day Celebration

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Western Gateway Park

WoodmenLife IA Senior Day 2026 - Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 24 Apr at 03:30 pm Iowa Events Center USD 27

Eat | Drink | Architecture 2026

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm The Iowa Taproom USD 53

2026 Free Range Music & BBQ Festival

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Jasper Winery USD 0 to 70

Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm Exile Brewing Co.

Mamma Mia Drag Brunch

 Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

High on Drag Brunch

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 12 Apr at 11:00 am Big Grove Brewery & Taproom USD 0 to 118

Khmer New Year Party

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:00 pm Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue

Salisbury Steak Dinner

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Party In The USA Drag Brunch

 Sat, 18 Jul at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

2026 Latino Film Festival | Festival de Cine Latino 2026

Sat, 11 Apr at 12:30 pm The Varsity Cinema

Farm to Table Pasta Dinner

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Vino in the Village presented by Holmes Murphy

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm The Contrary USD 28

F&Os Easter Brunch Buffet

 Sun, 05 Apr at 09:00 am 4050 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Southside Sunday Market 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun at 09:00 am 1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

Veterans Car Show

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-5703, United States

Northside Market 2026

 Sun, 12 Jul at 11:00 am Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues

Blessing of the Bikes

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 81 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Murder at the Prom: A Totally Rad 80s Murder Mystery Dinner

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm The Garden

✨🎉 Green Mama's April First Friday Open House at Mainframe Studios ✨🎉

 Fri, 03 Apr at 05:00 pm 900 Keosaqua Way #374, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Vintage in the Valley

Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am Franklin Jr High Event Center

Copy of The Water Ride

 Sat, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm Confluence Brewing Co. USD 7 to 93

5k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 12 Jul at 11:00 am Confluence Brewing Company USD 0 to 118

Sapori di Primavera - Flavors of Spring

 Wed, 08 Apr at 05:00 pm Lucca USD 82

Fiberfest

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Franklin Event Center, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA

YOU MATTER | Des Moines

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Fort Des Moines, Des Moines

Easter Bread sale at Graziano’s

Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am Graziano Brothers

APRIL ASADA MOTORCYCLE SHOW & COOKOUT

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm 5500 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1642, United States

Summer Nights // May 13th

 Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm Karl Kustoms

Bulbs & Brews

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Mid-Century Spring Fling

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:30 pm 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA USD 99

RetroSpect / Music in the Garden

 Thu, 20 Aug at 05:30 pm Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

2026 Chocolate & Champagne Gala

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm 519 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1613, United States

Honey Tasting

 Thu, 28 May at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

ACSA: Fake African Wedding

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:00 pm Drake University Free

Summer Nights // September 16th

 Wed, 16 Sep at 05:00 pm Karl Kustoms

Des Moines Arts Festival Beverage Tent Fundraiser

 Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm Des Moines Arts Festival

April Beaverdale Neighbor Social

Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm Edencrest at Beaverdale

THE BIG LEBOWSKI

 Mon, 30 Mar at 06:30 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

PCSO Cadet Car Show

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am 5990 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1205, United States

4th Annual Bling Fling Cancer Gala

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm Clarion Hotel Des Moines, Iowa

Abundance To Go - Monthly Market

 Tue, 14 Apr at 03:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Salvage the Season: Spring FUN-raiser with Tony Thompson and Heather Sievers

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm West End Architectural Salvage & Coffee Shop

Growth Gala

 Thu, 09 Apr at 05:30 pm The Loft DSM

Iowa Food Co-op Open House

 Sun, 29 Mar at 11:00 am 4944 Franklin Ave Suite G, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

2026 Big E Dinner

 Mon, 30 Mar at 05:00 pm Chuck's Restaurant

Side by Side: Portraits of Pets and their People in the Meals on Wheels Community

 Wed, 01 Apr at 04:00 pm 3206 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Savor Moxie- September- The Peak Season Plate

 Fri, 18 Sep at 05:30 pm 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA USD 0 to 202

FDMLL Applebees DAY!

 Wed, 15 Apr at 11:00 am Applebee's Grill + Bar (6301 S E 14th St, Des Moines, IA)

Easter Brunch

 Sun, 05 Apr at 08:00 am 3221 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Easter Brunch 🐰

 Sun, 05 Apr at 08:00 am 1107 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

[DES MOINES] R&R Realty Group Lunch (11AM - 1PM)

 Thu, 07 May at 11:00 am 500 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Savor Moxie- July - The Blue Plate Revival

 Thu, 16 Jul at 05:30 pm 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA USD 0 to 202

AIM Kitchen & Bath & Wild Rose Interiors Open House

 Thu, 16 Apr at 04:30 pm Aim Kitchen & Bath Free

Food Trucks 101

Mon, 06 Apr at 05:30 pm 1200 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50391-0500, United States

The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

 Sat, 13 Jul at 06:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown USD 81

Dine to Donate for Breakthrough T1D

 Sat, 09 May at 10:30 am Smokey D's BBQ

Meal with Strangers-Saturday Brunch Series (Des Moines)

 Sat, 24 May at 11:00 am A Restaurant in Des Moines USD 13

Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:00 pm Grace Lutheran Church Free

Meal with Strangers-Sunday Brunch Series (Des Moines)

 Sun, 25 May at 11:00 am A Restaurant in Des Moines USD 13

Drive Thru Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

 Fri, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm 1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Vacation Bible School

 Sun, 21 Jun at 05:30 pm 2440 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317