# Crafts Events | List Of All Upcoming Crafts Events In Ankeny

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming crafts events in Ankeny, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in Ankeny.
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Explore all upcoming crafts events in Ankeny, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in Ankeny.

## Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: 22nd Annual Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: Buy tickets: app.showslinger.com/v4/oktoberfest-des-moines

Celebrate Oktoberfest traditions in true German style at the 22nd Annual Oktoberfest at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny.

Festival Fun & Attractions
*German, Craft & Local Beer
*S
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/22nd-annual-oktoberfest/200030599436549
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xMDk0ZWVmNWI1ZGE0OTI2NTkyYjA3MGNlMTZlNTAzMmY5NTUyZjlmMDg0Y2QzYWUxYjFhODY1OWRjYmEzYWEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzM5NDQwOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Punchlines & Pints | A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
  - **Description**: This stand-up comedy showcase brings together some of the top comics from around Iowa.About this EventSaturday, September 268 PM Show | 7:30 PM DoorsGet ready for a night of big laughs and craft brews at
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/punchlines-and-pints-a-stand-up-comedy-showcase/100001999227414013
  - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mNWUxZWVhMmM0YmQ0ZjQ0ODU3M2U5ZTUxODYzOGM1NmM0YzAzNDI5OTE5ZTljZDI0NjZiYjZmNDlhNWM1YzY5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODg4Mjc0NzU.avif
  - **Price**: USD 13 to 19
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, beer-festivals
- **Event Name**: Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market: Closing Day!
  - **Description**: 🌱Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market 🌱

Join us for the final market day of our 2026 season!  The Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, held at the beautiful Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, will run from 8am-noon!

Our vendors will be selling fresh
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 97
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/uptown-ankeny-farmers-market-closing-day/200030014863050
  - **Venue**: 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
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  - **Categories**: farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at Firetrucker Brewery. Run, walk, or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2fc6a2e0-b4c5-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w1200-h52
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/5k-beer-run-x-firetrucker-2026-ia-brewery-running-series/100001980830347893
  - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mOWI4MWU0YzM5MTIyMzU4Y2ZjODBmYmU4ZjcwMjA0NGM5NGU5ODI2NTM5ZDY2OTQxMjE5ZWE4NDdlMTQzODg1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzkxMTkxZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM0OTc4MDI.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 118
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale
  - **Description**: We’re celebrating our 45th year of talented local makers, crafts, treats, and holiday magic.About this EventThis annual fundraiser supporting the Ankeny Art Center has been an Ankeny tradition for 45 years, and features h
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/santas-north-pole-village-craft-sale/100001998433394078
  - **Venue**: Prairie Trail Sports Complex
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85YWU2YWY1ZWZkMDVmNmIzMmYyMTVkMjNmNWY3NzljNWQwMjUzM2M3MDYwMGRmOGFmMDQyNmRhNGZlZjQ2OGUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQyMS1kY2Q4ZThmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcyMzMyODk.avif
  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday
- **Event Name**: THE ANKENY FORKS AND FOLKS FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: Get ready to dive into great food, fun vibes, and awesome local tunes at the Ankeny Forks and Folks Festival Limited Vendor spaces availableAbout this EventTHE ANKENY FORKS AND FOLKS FESTIVALFlavor • Music
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/the-ankeny-forks-and-folks-festival/100001994501565874
  - **Venue**: 716 SW 3rd St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mNWUwYTYwMjg5MTBlNWZmNjZkNmE3MmM2MzljMjAxODc3YWE4MDk5ZWM4YjkyOWNiZTZjOWJiNzllZDFkMjczLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY1OC1kY2ZkZjJkYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ1NTc5MzM.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, food-drinks, Business, performances
- **Event Name**: Ankeny's Holiday Craft, Vendors, Boutiques and More Shopping Extravaganza
  - **Description**: We are so excited to announce the Ankeny Holiday Show coming Back to the Prairie Trails Complex in Ankeny. It is a 2 day show starting on Friday November 27th at 2:00-7:00 and Saturday November 28th 9:00 to 3:00.  Great place to get a ton of your Holiday
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3515
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/ankenys-holiday-craft-vendors-boutiques-and-more-shopping-extravaganza/200029381345705
  - **Venue**: Prairie Trail Sports Complex
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMDQ4NGJhMmVkMmE5NjU3MTczY2UxY2RiZTgwOWI2Yjc3YTI4YjcwODYwMjFkYjdkNGFkMjMwMzEyZTE0ZTNiMi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjktZGNmOGU4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODczNTMxMTE.avif
  - **Categories**: holiday, shopping, trips-adventures, christmas-markets-and-fairs

## Trending Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: 22nd Annual Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: Buy tickets: app.showslinger.com/v4/oktoberfest-des-moines

Celebrate Oktoberfest traditions in true German style at the 22nd Annual Oktoberfest at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny.

Festival Fun & Attractions
*German, Craft & Local Beer
*S
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1094eef5b5da4926592b070ce16e5032f9552f9f084cd3ae1b1a8659dcba3aa2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787394409
- **Event Name**: Punchlines & Pints | A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
  - **Description**: This stand-up comedy showcase brings together some of the top comics from around Iowa.About this EventSaturday, September 268 PM Show | 7:30 PM DoorsGet ready for a night of big laughs and craft brews at
  - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f5e1eea2c4bd4f448573e9e518638c56c4c03429919e9cd2466bb6f49a5c5c69-rimg-w1200-h675-dc180808-gmir.jpg?v=1788827475
- **Event Name**: Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market: Closing Day!
  - **Description**: 🌱Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market 🌱

Join us for the final market day of our 2026 season!  The Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, held at the beautiful Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, will run from 8am-noon!

Our vendors will be selling fresh
  - **Venue**: 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/948793cfbad9d8c5b8d9820ebea08d9367e887e6d88f6070309d7db335d6ca53-rimg-w1200-h441-dcd8c8c8-gmir?v=1788052008
- **Event Name**: Celebrate Life 2026
  - **Description**: Join On With Life for our annual fundraising event - Celebrate Life! Taking place on Friday, September 25 at 6 pm, we will gather at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for an evening of fun, philanthropy, and inspirational stories.

Sponsorships, tables,
  - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9e39848627ca5a97394871635458529a1c276a1c769bd3e53e456c5117f8aa8d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788214477
- **Event Name**: 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at Firetrucker Brewery. Run, walk, or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2fc6a2e0-b4c5-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w1200-h52
  - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f9b81e4c39122358cfc80fbe8f702044c94e9826539d66941219ea847e143885-rimg-w1200-h600-dc91191f-gmir.jpg?v=1773497802
- **Event Name**: Parks and Rec Trivia Night at Uptown Garage Brewing
  - **Description**: Test your Parks and Rec knowledge with friends over brews at Uptown Garage Brewing—fun times await!About this EventJoin Us for Parks and Rec Trivia Night!Ready to test your knowledge of Pawnee's finest?
  - **Venue**: Uptown Garage Brewing Co.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/833c603ffb19ff673aca75fe4433a9e48aea0b919e439a09206b4f0cc3bc34d5-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789844467
- **Event Name**: Wine Education: How To Be a Wine Snob
  - **Description**: Join us for our next Wine Education session where we break down all the "snobby" details—so you can impress your friends at your next party!About this EventHave you ever wanted to sound like a total pro while swirling, sn
  - **Venue**: WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1207e724b33b6931ae20bcfe794f3f9a74b8c4d621d92290469ad80a2297ecde-rimg-w1200-h675-dc684838-gmir.jpg?v=1786396524
- **Event Name**: Light The Night Iowa 2026
  - **Description**: At Blood Cancer United Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised
  - **Venue**: DMACC - Ankeny Campus
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ada7e7cade80c68f55c8155ead8f5ba6a9492da1c5557c010f7bbbb07fb2f9c8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081848-gmir?v=1787434680
- **Event Name**: Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale
  - **Description**: We’re celebrating our 45th year of talented local makers, crafts, treats, and holiday magic.About this EventThis annual fundraiser supporting the Ankeny Art Center has been an Ankeny tradition for 45 years, and features h
  - **Venue**: Prairie Trail Sports Complex
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9ae6af5efd05f6b32f215d23f5f779c5d02533c70600df8af0426da4fef468e1-rimg-w1200-h421-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787233289

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 am at SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States), Punchlines & Pints | A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Firetrucker Brewery), Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market: Closing Day! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am at 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States), 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Firetrucker Brewery), Santa’s North Pole Village Craft Sale (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at Prairie Trail Sports Complex).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** THE ANKENY FORKS AND FOLKS FESTIVAL (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am at 716 SW 3rd St).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Ankeny this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** Punchlines & Pints | A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Firetrucker Brewery), Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market: Closing Day! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am at 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States), 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Firetrucker Brewery).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Ankeny in September 2026?
  - **A:** 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 am at SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States), Punchlines & Pints | A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Firetrucker Brewery), Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market: Closing Day! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am at 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States), 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Firetrucker Brewery).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ankeny on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ankeny include SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States, Firetrucker Brewery, 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Ankeny range from USD 10 to USD 118. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ankeny include Oktoberfest Des Moines, NO SLEEP DSM, Uptown Ankeny.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Ankeny.

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