# Entrepreneurship events in Ankeny, Today and Upcoming Entrepreneurship events in Ankeny - **Subtitle**: All Entrepreneurship events in Ankeny, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Ankeny like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Entrepreneurship events in Ankeny, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Ankeny like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Ankeny - **Event Name**: 2026 IA-CEO Employee Ownership Annual Conference - **Description**: The Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) will host its 4th annual Employee Ownership Conference on October 1st, bringing together business leaders, employee owners, service providers, researchers, students, and advocates committed to expanding empl - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/2026-ia-ceo-employee-ownership-annual-conference/200030561420225 - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83MTMyNzZmZGE1NDAwMjYwZjIxNWQ5OWQ5YjA1MjI4ZDgzMmQ0MTYwNjg5OTI4ZWRmYmQ4MTYwNmQ5NzQyNzhiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODIxNDQ1Nw.avif - **Event Name**: Uptown Garage Brewing Artistans Market - **Description**: Local artisans will be showcasing their creations throughout the taproom and patio. Come have a drink and shop for your perfect hand made item - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 85 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/uptown-garage-brewing-artistans-market/200030323596827 - **Venue**: Uptown Garage Brewing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjUxMjE0NDg1ZWEzMjliMjlmMTgwNGYyZmUzZGRhMWFiYWEzYTk1ZDEzNzZmMTJkODI1ZDg0MzI4MGY5ZmI5OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg3NzUtZGNmOGY4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyMTQ0NTA.avif - **Event Name**: 6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook - **Description**: Learn the Playbook to a Better Business in under 2 hours. You will walk out with strategies you will be able to implement right away!About this EventFOR BUSINESS OWNERS!Are you a b - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/6-steps-to-your-business-owner-playbook/100002000982551677 - **Venue**: 1551 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ODc1YjJjZTVmMmM5ZDUyMDg4YTQwNTJlYzU1ZmJhOTQxNDk0MGU2ZThiZjkyNzE3NzAxZTZiMTRkNjJkMjkyLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTQ4MDkyMw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Event Name**: October Guild Meeting - **Description**: Speaker is Linda Everhart with Among Friends. Topic: My journey thru quilting, showing a trunkful of quilts https://quiltingamongfriends.com/ Linda developed a technique to make a beautiful quilt in half the time. Her technique was trademarked FUSIQUE, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/october-guild-meeting/200030411029515 - **Venue**: Ankeny First United Methodist Church - Uptown - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjYxN2NlNDc0MDBmZWFmY2Y2N2ZlMmQwNjRkNTBlZjE1YzJkYmRhZDAwY2NiYjhjZWZjYzY4NTk1OGNhNDc3Mi1yaW1nLXc0NTAtaDI4Mi1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODMyOTI1NQ.avif - **Categories**: meetups - **Event Name**: Homescratch Sauce @ the Vittoria Lodge Holiday Mkt. - **Description**: This will our second year at the Vittoria Lodge Holiday Market & we're excited to be back! Stop by and see us to grab a jar or 2. Italian sauce + pureed sweetcorn + a bit of beef base... it's good... REALLY good! For pizza, pasta, or dipping. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/homescratch-sauce-the-vittoria-lodge-holiday-mkt/200030491657653 - **Venue**: 7200 NW 2nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81MGI5ZGExZDYxMzI2MDdjOWRlYTcyNTNhMjQxMTlmMTJlMjkzOWVlMGJkMjczMWQ3ZDUzZGQ4MzI0MTgwNzI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNkOGQ4OTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg0NDcxNzM.avif - **Categories**: holiday, christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs - **Event Name**: Ankeny Radon Pro Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! - **Description**: Ankeny Radon Pro – Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! 🎉✂️ Join us as we celebrate our official Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening with the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce! We are excited to welcome the community, network with local business owners, and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/ankeny-radon-pro-ribbon-cutting-and-grand-opening/200030523999010 - **Venue**: Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iZjE4MGRhZDFjODA1YjJiYTEyNjc1MzM4ZWYxOWIyMGFmNTMzNGU0NzhmOTYzODNmMGY3NThiOWRkYjU1MTc1LXJpbWctdzg4NC1oNDc5LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NjE1NDcz.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts ## 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:** 2026 IA-CEO Employee Ownership Annual Conference (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:00 am at FFA Enrichment Center), Uptown Garage Brewing Artistans Market (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Uptown Garage Brewing), 6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 am at 1551 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy), October Guild Meeting (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 06:30 pm at Ankeny First United Methodist Church - Uptown), Homescratch Sauce @ the Vittoria Lodge Holiday Mkt. (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 11:00 am at 7200 NW 2nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Ankeny? - **A:** 6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 am at 1551 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy). - **Q**: What events are happening in Ankeny this weekend September 25–27, 2026? - **A:** Uptown Garage Brewing Artistans Market (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Uptown Garage Brewing). - **Q**: What events are happening in Ankeny in September 2026? - **A:** Uptown Garage Brewing Artistans Market (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Uptown Garage Brewing), Ankeny Radon Pro Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce). - **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 FFA Enrichment Center, Uptown Garage Brewing, 1551 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ankeny? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ankeny include Iowa Center for Employee Ownership, RED Witch Crochet Creations, BBB Serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities & Siouxland Region. - **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. ## Entrepreneurship Events from nearby cities - [Entrepreneurship Events in Johnston](https://allevents.in/johnston-ia/entrepreneurship) - [Entrepreneurship Events in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/entrepreneurship) - [Entrepreneurship Events in Grimes](https://allevents.in/grimes-ia/entrepreneurship) - [Entrepreneurship Events in Clive](https://allevents.in/clive/entrepreneurship) - [Entrepreneurship Events in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/entrepreneurship)