# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Des Moines.
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Explore all upcoming contest events in Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Des Moines.

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Free Des Moines Anime & Spooky Holiday Art Show
  - **Description**: Welcome to the Amazing Art Expo's Anime, Game, Pokémon, & Horror Holiday Art Show featuring awesome art & super cool cosplayers. Check out our incredible selection of fun, creative art perfect for gifting your loved ones this winter! You'll find t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-des-moines-anime-and-spooky-holiday-art-show/200030884222205
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
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  - **Categories**: Art, Contests, Business, Exhibitions, Crafts, Kids
- **Event Name**: Holly & Ivy
  - **Description**: Explore Salisbury's decked halls and vote for the best decorated room in this holiday design contest. While you're here listen to live music played on the estate's one-of-a-kind Steinway D, enjoy a treat at the pop-up sweet shop, pay a visit to old Saint
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/holly-and-ivy/200030637065825
  - **Venue**: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, holiday, live-music, entertainment, pop-ups, contests
- **Event Name**: Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event
  - **Description**: Join us for 3 days of creativity, fandom and holiday fun where you can shop some of the most amazing and boo-tiful horror artwork, meet cosplayers and Santa Claus himself! All ghosts, goblins and foolish mortals are welcome & don't forget, it's free!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/holiday-spooky-art-and-cosplay-expo-free-des-moines-event/200030910768735
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
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  - **Categories**: Art, Contests, Business, Exhibitions, Sports, comedy, Entertainment, Kids
- **Event Name**: Goldpine
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Goldpine

at the xBk Annex


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis*

___________________________

•••Goldpine•••

From Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/goldpine/200030866136045
  - **Venue**: 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals, entertainment, music, performances, friday-the-13th, contests
- **Event Name**: Annual Doggie Pie Eating Contest!
  - **Description**: 🥧 The Annual Hiking Dog Co Doggy Pie Eating Contest! 🐾
It’s the messiest, funniest, and most adorable event of the year! Watch pups of all shapes and sizes dive nose-first into their very own slice of pie (made with dog-safe ingredients, of course!).
🎥 Jo
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/annual-doggie-pie-eating-contest/200030950383312
  - **Venue**: Hiking Dog Co. Des Moines, IA (Merle Hay Mall)
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Luke Bulla at Progressive Voices Concerts
  - **Description**: PROGRESSIVE VOICES CONCERTS WELCOMES GRAMMY & GRAND MASTER FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER, LUKE BELLA

Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Touring and singing with his family band since age four, he took up the fiddle at age se
  - **Date**: Sat Jan 30 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat Jan 30 2027 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/luke-bulla-at-progressive-voices-concerts/200030951007210
  - **Venue**: 1800 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Sports, Workshops, Contests
- **Event Name**: Swing Along with Allegra Levy and Friends
  - **Description**: Acclaimed jazz singer-songwriter Allegra Levy brings her joyful family program, “Songs for You and Me,” to the Stoner Theater. Her first album created especially for young audiences introduces children and adults to jazz through playful, swinging songs ab
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun Jan 24 2027 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/swing-along-with-allegra-levy-and-friends/200030755558542
  - **Venue**: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, contests, theatre
- **Event Name**: 2027 dsm Home Design Awards
  - **Description**: dsm magazine celebrates the best in interior and landscape design, architecture, building and more in Greater Des Moines.About this Eventdsm Home Design Awards
  - **Date**: Thu Feb 25 2027 at 04:30 pm – Thu Feb 25 2027 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2027-dsm-home-design-awards/100002002158179010
  - **Venue**: Krause Gateway Center
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  - **Price**: USD 65 to 93
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests
- **Event Name**: Season of Souls Visionary Arts Showcase 2027 A Metaphysical Arts Exhibition
  - **Description**: Season of Souls Visionary Arts Showcase 2027
A Metaphysical Arts Exhibition

The Season of Souls Visionary Arts Showcase returns alongside the full Season of Souls Psychic Fair in Fall 2027.

This curated exhibition celebrates artists working in metaphysi
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 29 2027 at 03:00 pm – Sun Oct 31 2027 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/season-of-souls-visionary-arts-showcase-2027-a-metaphysical-arts-exhibition/200030839120433
  - **Venue**: Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50322
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  - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, Contests
- **Event Name**: Free Des Moines Disney/Alice/Fantasy/Magic Holiday Art Show
  - **Description**: Journey down the rabbit hole at the Amazing Art Expo for 3 days filled with your favorite Alice in Wonderland, Disney, Wizardry, Middle Earth characters brought to life through stunning art pieces. Check out our incredible selection of fun, creative art p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-des-moines-disney-alice-fantasy-magic-holiday-art-show/200030884222606
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
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  - **Categories**: art, ugly-christmas-sweater-day, business, exhibitions, contests, crafts, magic-show, kids, holiday, anime, pokemon, artificial-intelligence
- **Event Name**: Free Des Moines Star Wars & Superhero Holiday Art Show
  - **Description**: The Amazing Art Expo is proud to present 3 days filled with your favorite Star Wars & superhero characters brought to life through stunning art pieces and cosplayers. Check out our incredible selection of fun, creative art perfect for gifting your lov
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-des-moines-star-wars-and-superhero-holiday-art-show/200030884222406
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
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  - **Categories**: Art, Business, Exhibitions, Contests, Crafts, Kids
- **Event Name**: Coldsaint: No Silent Nights
  - **Description**: DES MOINES, WE'RE CANCELLING SILENT NIGHT!

On December 5th, Santa and his elves are taking over the city for one unforgettable night of LIVE Hip-Hop and RnB.

COLDSAINT: NO SILENT NIGHTS

Grab your Santa suit, elf costume, or craziest Christmas outfit an
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/coldsaint-no-silent-nights/200030890792731
  - **Venue**: 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-4315, United States
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Contests

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Justin Willman at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Third Day, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin at Caseys Center
  - **Venue**: Caseys Center
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- **Event Name**: Creighton Bluejays vs Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211✨ Experience the magic of Creighton Bluejays vs Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball, where moments become memories that las
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Iowa Wild vs. Rockford IceHogs
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Kurt Vile in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Kurt Vile Live at Wooly's on Tuesday, November 10, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Kurt Vile is taking over Wooly's on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and with hits like Pretty Pim
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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- **Event Name**: Gary Owen at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsScott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox has 70 upcoming events.Ticket LimitPlease note: There is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.Seatmap
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Hyvee Holiday Parade presented by WHO13
  - **Description**: Come see the women of Des Moines Women’s Hockey at the Hy-Vee Holiday Parade presented by WHO 13! 🎄🏒

Join us in downtown Des Moines as we bring the energy, the fun, and a whole lot of hockey spirit to kick off the holiday season. The parade features floa
  - **Venue**: Court Ave District
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- **Event Name**: Tinseltown in Water Works Park presented by Wright Outdoor Solutions and 104.1 EZ FM
  - **Description**: Join Wright Outdoor Solutions and 104.1 EZ FM for our Tinseltown in Water Works Park tree lighting ceremony, along with a special visit from St. Nicholas and his reindeer and holiday entertainment from Top Hat Carolers. 
The Tinseltown Marketplace will fe
  - **Venue**: 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Free Des Moines Anime & Spooky Holiday Art Show (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Holly & Ivy (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312), Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Goldpine (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311), Annual Doggie Pie Eating Contest! (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hiking Dog Co. Des Moines, IA (Merle Hay Mall)).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in November 2026?
  - **A:** Free Des Moines Anime & Spooky Holiday Art Show (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Goldpine (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311), Annual Doggie Pie Eating Contest! (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hiking Dog Co. Des Moines, IA (Merle Hay Mall)), Free Des Moines Disney/Alice/Fantasy/Magic Holiday Art Show (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
  - **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 Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa), 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312, 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Des Moines range from USD 65 to USD 93. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Amazing Art Expo, Salisbury House and Gardens, Goldpine Music.
- **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 Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Des Moines.

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