# Festivals in Ankeny 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Ankeny 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Ankeny. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Ankeny, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Ankeny listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Ankeny

- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/light-the-night-iowa-2026/200030361745031
  - **Venue**: DMACC - Ankeny Campus
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  - **Categories**: kids, charities, fireworks
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **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
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, food-drinks, Business, performances
- **Event Name**: Sun Run
  - **Description**: More detailed times per grade to come. Come cheer on your favorite runners during the Sun Run!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:15 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/sun-run/200030446548531
  - **Venue**: 301 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: Croptoberfest
  - **Description**: Early Bird Registration (see ticket link) and Payment Due by Sept. 15- $75 for Thursday at 9am - Sunday at 4pm. Daily rate is $25 per day.  After Sept. 15 the full weekend registration price is $100 or $35/day payable prior to the event! (If you register
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/croptoberfest/200029781796549
  - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Express Des Moines - Ankeny, an IHG Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Des Moines 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (Rocktoberfest)
  - **Description**: We are excited to bring our rock show to this year’s Des Moines 22nd Annual ROcktoberfest!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:45 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/des-moines-22nd-annual-oktoberfest-rocktoberfest/200029733164355
  - **Venue**: The District at Prairie Trail
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  - **Categories**: oktoberfest

## Trending Events in Ankeny

- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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.
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- **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
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- **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
  - **Venue**: 716 SW 3rd St
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- **Event Name**: Zac Brown Band Tickets
  - **Description**: Zac Brown Band deliver feel-good country with Southern rock vibes.
Tight harmonies, catchy hits, and high-energy performances.
A must-see live country experience.
#ZacBrownBand #CountryMusic #LiveMusic
  - **Venue**: In DesMoines IA
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Triplett Westendorf & Irreverent Warriors 2026 Golf Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Irreverent Warriors is planning for an impactful day on the course at the Briarwood Golf Course in proud partnership with Triplett-Westendorf Financial Group on October 7, 2026 for a fundraiser.

This event brings together 25 to 30 teams of golfers, local
  - **Venue**: Briarwood Golf Course
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Light The Night Iowa 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at DMACC - Ankeny Campus), THE ANKENY FORKS AND FOLKS FESTIVAL (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am at 716 SW 3rd St), Sun Run (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:15 am at 301 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), Croptoberfest (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:00 am at Holiday Inn Express Des Moines - Ankeny, an IHG Hotel), Des Moines 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (Rocktoberfest) (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:45 pm at The District at Prairie Trail).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals 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 Festivals events are happening in Ankeny this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** Des Moines 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (Rocktoberfest) (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:45 pm at The District at Prairie Trail).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Ankeny in September 2026?
  - **A:** Sun Run (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:15 am at 301 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), Des Moines 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (Rocktoberfest) (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:45 pm at The District at Prairie Trail).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Ankeny include DMACC - Ankeny Campus, 716 SW 3rd St, 301 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Ankeny include Blood Cancer United - Iowa, @SolsticeCraft IA, Heritage Elementary PTO.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Ankeny.

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