Food & Drink events in Des Moines

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

DES MOINES - BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival

 Fri, 05 Sep at 04:00 pm Riverview Park, Des Moines

2025 Polk County Steak Fry

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Des Moines Biergarten

2025 Bagniewski Fish Fry!

 Sat, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm 4019 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-4146, United States

Oktoberfest at Des Moines Biergarten

 Fri, 19 Sep at 11:00 am Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, , Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Fall Sip N’ Thrift 🎃

 Sun, 14 Sep at 10:00 am 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA

Harvest & Handmade presented by Wellabe

Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

2025 Iowa State Armwrestling Championships

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Des Moines

 Fri, 31 Oct at 04:00 pm Tonic on Court Avenue USD 14 to 20

Summer Nights // September 10th

 Wed, 10 Sep at 05:00 pm Karl Kustoms

Everybody's Favorite Festival

 Sun, 07 Sep at 04:00 pm 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA

Kingdom Living Recovery Festival

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Riverview Park, Des Moines

2025 Des Moines Concours

 Sun, 07 Sep at 10:00 am Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Bad Friends @ Beaverdale Fall Fest 2025 - Goodsons

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm GoodSons on Beaver Ave

CultureALL BALL

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Living Dead Girl Pin Up Contest & Car Show

Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 pm Monsterama Pubcade

The Awakening

Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm Drake Park, Des Moines

Witch Better Have my Money

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 pm 5408 Douglas Ave, Des Moines IA

Save the Homie Day – A Black Men’s Health + Prostate Cancer Awareness Event

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 am Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim Free

Books & Brew | Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 21 Sep at 02:00 pm VC + K | 520 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Ia 50309

Macabre Cabaret: Festival of Phobias

Sat, 27 Sep at 06:00 pm Barnum Haunted house TBA

Tomato Tasting

 Sat, 06 Sep at 01:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Boss Babe Pop Up

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 2400 George Flagg Pkwy

Paint & Sip this Fall at Jasper Winery!

 Sun, 21 Sep at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

Movie in the Village

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm Walnut Creek Church - Downtown Free

Dinner with Renowned Artist Leon Keer at Event Space A

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm Event Space A USD 269 to 535

Back to School Bash 💦 Slip 'n Slide 🎪 Bouncy House

 Sat, 06 Sep at 05:00 pm Fellowship Baptist Church, Des Moines Iowa

Iowa vs. Iowa State Potluck!

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 2301 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

Oktoberfest Prix-Fixe Dinner

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Touchdown Tailgate

 Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 am Cowles Commons

Iowa's Roast & Ride 2025

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am Elwell Family Food Center USD 0 to 23

Annual Harvest Party

 Sat, 13 Sep at 02:00 pm Birds & Bees Urban Farm

Cover That live at Captain Roy's

 Sat, 13 Sep at 06:00 pm Captain Roy's

Cy-Hawk Game Day Watch Party

Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am Paws and Pints

Back Forty Bike Night

 Wed, 10 Sep at 05:00 pm 81 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Dinner Detective Des Moines September 13th Public Show

 Sat, 13 Sep at 06:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Recovery Cafe Lunch and Learn

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:30 am Grace Lutheran Church Free

Downtown Des Moines End of Summer Block Party

 Sat, 20 Sep at 02:00 pm Hub Spot Free

September LGBTQ+ Community Dinner

 Thu, 25 Sep at 05:00 pm St. John's Lutheran Church, Des Moines

Sip & Stroll

 Thu, 11 Sep at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick

 Fri, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton USD 54 to 96

The RAD Run: 40 Years Strong 5K

Sun, 28 Sep at 09:00 am Water Works Park

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Just Paws Gourmet at Merle Hay Mall

Hocus Pocus Bingo | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm VC + K | 520 East Grand Avenue Des Moines IA 50309

Toad's Tavern 20th Anniversary Party

 Sat, 13 Sep at 01:00 pm 3002 State Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

Crushable for a Cause

Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Paws and Pints

Joe Demerath is BACK @ Tipsy Crow Tavern!!

 Sat, 11 Oct at 02:00 pm 101 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

WWY 5k: no one walks alone

 Sat, 20 Sep at 08:30 am Water Works Park Back Loop

Master of the Neighborhood - BBQ Class

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm East Gate Lodge

Sherman Hill Neighborhood Block Party

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm Myer's Park & Pleasant Street between 16th and 17th

Wheelin' For Healin'

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Confluence Brewing Company USD 0 to 34

Coronation 33 - Victory Brunch

 Sun, 28 Sep at 10:30 am The Garden

Spellbound - Gabriel House Sessions

 Sat, 11 Oct at 01:00 pm 1701 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

Cool Cars for Cats: Car show and cat food drive

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am Franklin Jr High Event Center

Fresh From the Farm Dinner: Garlic

 Wed, 01 Oct at 06:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Des Moines Community Appreciation!

 Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am 1901 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315-1067, United States

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner

Fri, 03 Oct at 06:30 pm 309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA

2025 S'mores & Pours

Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage

Cookies on Tap 2025

 Thu, 09 Oct at 04:30 pm The Iowa Taproom

Farm to Table Vegan Dinner

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Iowa/Iowa State Football Party

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:30 am 1511 E Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA

Food Pantry Sundays at the Iowa Cubs

 Sun, 07 Sep at 01:00 pm Principal Park

Fall Flowers Cake Decorating

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

ULI Iowa Pulse

 Wed, 24 Sep at 04:30 pm 210 SW 11th St Suite 07, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Porchfest DSM 2025

 Sun, 07 Sep at 01:30 pm 1920 E 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

Claire’s Cake Corner at Captain Roy’s Fall Sip and Thrift Event

 Sun, 14 Sep at 10:00 am Captain Roy's

15th Annual Healthiest State Walk Celebration

 Wed, 01 Oct at 05:00 pm Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park Free

The Rollins Mansion Centennial Soirée

 Sun, 14 Sep at 04:30 pm 2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA

Too Many Burgers 3: Extra Cheesy Live Show and Movie Premiere

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm The Fleur Cinema & Cafe

Fall Arts & Crafts Show in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!

Fri, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Jazz on the House w/ Zane Gedler & Co.

 Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Back to Grace: Rally Day 2025

 Sun, 07 Sep at 09:00 am 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

BLAZING SADDLES FANFEST

 Tue, 23 Sep at 06:45 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

2025 Sip, Savor & Support

 Thu, 02 Oct at 06:00 pm The River Center

Cake Decorating Class: 101

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

Hard Hat Happy Hour!

 Thu, 11 Sep at 04:00 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

Floral Design with PepperHarrow

 Tue, 30 Sep at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Des Moines Downtown Farmer's Market welcomes Tom Hofer

 Sat, 13 Sep at 07:00 am Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Southside Sunday Market at Southridge Mall

Sun, 07 Sep at 08:00 am Southridge Mall, Des Moines, IA 50320, United States

Tea at the Castle: Holiday High Tea

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

YMCA Supportive Housing Campus 4th Annual Homecoming!

 Tue, 09 Sep at 05:30 pm 2 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

AccessiBEER: Sensory Beer Tasting Event | Big Grove Des Moines

 Thu, 25 Sep at 06:30 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

Iowa Food Co-op Dinner at HoQ

 Tue, 23 Sep at 06:00 pm 303 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1925, United States

Spirits & Sparkles

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Chipotle Fundraiser for APDA

 Wed, 17 Sep at 04:00 pm 3737 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1238, United States

Oscar Wilde Night at The Royal Mile

 Wed, 15 Oct at 05:00 pm 210 4th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Annual Fall Cleanup Day

 Sun, 12 Oct at 01:00 pm 5301 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA

Chili Cookoff with The Loop DSM Presented by Hy-Vee

 Sun, 19 Oct at 12:00 pm 215 E 3rd St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Des Moines Moms' Groups

 Mon, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 pm Just Paws Gourmet at Merle Hay Mall

American Legion Dinner - Chicken/Beef Noodle

 Sun, 21 Sep at 11:00 am 2211 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA

Fundraiser

 Sun, 28 Sep at 12:00 pm Highland Park

Kids Halloween Cupcake Decorating: 101

 Sun, 26 Oct at 02:00 pm 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2015, United States

Carpe Macarons at The Bank- October Market

 Sun, 12 Oct at 10:00 am The Little Book

Kiwanis Pancake Sausage

Sat, 04 Oct at 06:30 am Historic East Village

Free Monthly Manna Meal

 Mon, 22 Sep at 05:00 pm Union Park United Methodist Church

Cooking + Nutrition Class: Healthy Holiday Sides

 Mon, 27 Oct at 05:00 pm Kitchen Collage of Des Moines

WWY- 5K team Jax's Heavenly Strides

Sat, 20 Sep at 09:00 am Waterworks Park

Celebration of Life for Dennis Eblen

Fri, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm McRae Park

Tarboosh presents PUNK NITE celebrating IOWA music

 Mon, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm 1430 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-3239, United States