DES MOINES, Iowa (November 29, 2022) – One of the biggest gymnastics meets in the Midwest is back in Des Moines this January, Chow’s Winter Classic and Winter Classic Cup presented by Hy-Vee. The...more

DES MOINES, Iowa (November 9, 2022) – The top youth archers from around the U.S. will descend upon Des Moines, IA July 12 – 16, 2023, competing at the USA Archery JOAD Target Nationals. More than 700...more

DES MOINES, Iowa (October 13, 2022) – Catch Des Moines honored the best of area businesses and individuals for their continued support of the tourism and hospitality industry in Greater Des Moines on...more

DES MOINES, Iowa (October 5, 2022) – The circus-like baseball team, Savannah Bananas, are bringing Banana Ball to Principal Park on August 25, 2023. The Savannah Bananas’ mission is to make baseball...more

Photo Credit: AAU DES MOINES, Iowa (August 22, 2022) – It was announced today that Greater Des Moines will host the AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2026 and 2030. Des Moines is tabbed to host the 2023 AAU...more

DES MOINES, Iowa / TAMPA, Fla. (June 8, 2022) – The IRONMAN Group in partnership with Catch Des Moines have agreed to a three-year extension for Des Moines, Iowa to serve as a host venue for IRONMAN ®...more

NEWTON, Iowa (May 2, 2022) – The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) is bringing their annual convention to Newton this summer. The public is invited to join them for three nights for Thunderstruck...more

Carlsbad, Calif. (April 25, 2022) -- The annual Dew Tour pro skateboard competition and festival - powered by MTN DEW® - will return to Des Moines, Iowa on July 29 and 30 at Lauridsen Skatepark for...more

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 20, 2022) – Catch Des Moines was recognized at the 2022 Iowa Tourism Awards for Outstanding Event for Dew Tour. The awards were presented this afternoon at the annual Iowa...more