Festivals about this weekend in Central Iowa, from Gurnfest to PorchFest to the RenFest and more! Top pick? Why not take in a film fest? The Iowa Environmental Council is offering the South Yuba River Citizens League Wild and Scenic Film Festival both in-person and virtually, with seven short films and a live panel discussion with the aim of inspiring environmental activism.
The Story: Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships.
A rolling music festival held on the welcoming front porches of the residents of Union Park in Des Moines, Iowa. This family friendly, free event will feature 17 musical acts from a variety of genres.
After a three-year hiatus, the historic Beaverdale Fall Festival returns this month
by Courtney Guein, Sep 2
It’s been almost three years since Des Moines’ Beaverdale neighborhood hosted their annual fall festival. That changes Sept. 16 and 17, when the festivities return to downtown Beaverdale, with some new and altered features.
