# 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.

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## Festivals Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest
  - **Description**: Kick off Labor Day Weekend at the inaugural Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest on Saturday, September 5! Enjoy a full day of food and drinks, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and exciting sporting events, including the three-day Labor Day Dink-Off P
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/prairie-trail-labor-day-fest/200030373452920
  - **Venue**: 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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  - **Categories**: sports, festivals, trips-adventures, tournaments, fireworks, kids
- **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)
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  - **Venue**: DMACC - Ankeny Campus
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  - **Categories**: kids, charities, fireworks
- **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!
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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
- **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
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, shopping, business, performances, music-festivals, fireworks, food-truck-festivals, holiday
- **Event Name**: Sun Run
  - **Description**: More detailed times per grade to come. Come cheer on your favorite runners during the Sun Run!
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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**: Farmfest 2026 *PRIVATE EVENT*
  - **Description**: Reload will be rocking Farmfedt 2026 for a private event.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon Sep 07 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/farmfest-2026-private-event/200029686787742
  - **Venue**: Lacona Iowa
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## 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
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  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
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- **Event Name**: Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest
  - **Description**: Kick off Labor Day Weekend at the inaugural Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest on Saturday, September 5! Enjoy a full day of food and drinks, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and exciting sporting events, including the three-day Labor Day Dink-Off P
  - **Venue**: 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market
  - **Description**: 🌱Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market 🌱

Join us for another fantastic day at the Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, held at the beautiful Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, from 8am-noon!

Our vendors will be selling fresh produce, locally raised me
  - **Venue**: 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the 6th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show — a full day of amazing cars, great people, and an even greater cause. Bring the family, spread the word, and plan to be part of one of our favorite events of the year. We especially
  - **Venue**: DMACC
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- **Event Name**: FREE Rooftop Mat Pilates at Whiskey River!
  - **Description**: Start your day with movement, sunshine, and good vibes! ☀️✨ Join us for a FREE rooftop mat Pilates class at Whiskey River.About this EventThis all-levels class is a fun way to get your body moving, strengthen your core, a
  - **Venue**: Whiskey River Ankeny
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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/events9/banners/dd04b330-a32b-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h52
  - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Winery Spotlight: Sokol Blosser
  - **Description**: Join us for Winery Spotlight: Sokol Blosser, an engaging tasting that explores their vineyards, history, and craftsmanship of their wines.About this EventJoin us for Winery Spotlight: Sokol Blosser
  - **Venue**: WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), Light The Night Iowa 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at DMACC - Ankeny Campus), Des Moines 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (Rocktoberfest) (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:45 pm at The District at Prairie Trail), 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).
- **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 4–6, 2026?
  - **A:** Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), Farmfest 2026 *PRIVATE EVENT* (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Lacona Iowa).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Ankeny in September 2026?
  - **A:** Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 2250 SW Vintage 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), Sun Run (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:15 am at 301 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), Farmfest 2026 *PRIVATE EVENT* (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Lacona Iowa).
- **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 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023, DMACC - Ankeny Campus, The District at Prairie Trail.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Ankeny include Polk County Pickleball, Blood Cancer United - Iowa, After Shock.
- **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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