Iowa’s Best Family Fest
Huzzah! Labor Day weekend heralds the beginning of Autumn and the annual DES MOINES RENAISSANCE FAIRE. For three glorious weekends the permanent Tudor village of Canterbury-on-Sherwood will showcase…
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ARTSTOP - September 11 & 12
Contact: Jim Miller, Historic Valley Junction Foundation Phone: (515) 222-3642 Email: director@valleyjunction.com Marlene Olson, Olson-Larsen Galleries Phone: (515) 277-6734 Email:…
Read More"Non Stop Fun" More Than a Just a Theme for the 2010 Iowa State Fair
Endless food, entertainment and contests to reign at next year's Fair, Aug. 12-22 We're counting down the final minutes of the 2009 Iowa State Fair - "State Fair Time" - but eager Fairgoers are…
Read MoreRestaurant Week Expected to Boost Local Eatery Business
The Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau (GDMCVB), Des Moines Business Record and DSM Magazine invite residents and visitors to attend Des Moines’ second Restaurant Week this Friday, August…
Read MoreMiniature Hereford Cattle Return to the 2009 Iowa State Fair
The Miniature Hereford breeders will return to the Iowa State Fair for the 2009 livestock competition. The Miniature Herefords will be on display Wednesday, August 19 through Saturday, August 23 in…
Read MoreOlympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson to lead State Fair Parade
Iowa native and Olympic Medalist Shawn Johnson will serve as Parade Marshal for the 2009 Iowa State Fair Parade, set Wednesday, August 12. The parade will begin at 6:15 p.m. in downtown Des Moines…
Read MorePrairie Meadows Temple Theater Series announced
The Civic Center Announces 2009-2010 Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series; 5-Show Packages Start at Just $142 The 2009-2010 Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series five show season ticket package…
Read MoreIowa District Rally Showcases What’s to Come in 2010
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Iowa District Rally is August 6-8 in Ames. Motorcyclists will be “Wingin” into Iowa from across the Midwest. “The Iowa District Rally is expected to…
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