# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 4:30 – VIP Doors Open
5:00 – General Admin Doors Open

Four individuals have been selected for induction into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026: Bryce Janey, Erich Gaukel, Dave Steen, and Heath Alan Pattschull.

The induction ceremony for the Class of 2026 will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the River Center, 340 SW 3rdSt in Des Moines. The event will begin with dinner provided by Flying Mango and a performance by the host band featuring Hall Fame members Scott Eggleston, Greg Sutherland, Dwight Dario and Tom Giblin. VIP Tickets are currently available to the public at all CIBS General Membership meetings and events. VIP seating at last year’s event was sold out in advance so don’t delay.

Nominations of potential inductees to the IBHOF are accepted at any time from the general public. New inductees are selected by the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame standing committee of the Central Iowa Blues Society. Detailed information on submitting a nomination can be found online at www.cibs.org.

The Iowa Blues Hall of Fame is sponsored by: The River Center, Frame Works, Flying Mango, Fat Tuesday Productions, and VividPix & Design.

For more information, please contact:
Bryan Church – Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Chair
(515) 577-7749 / ibhof@cibs.org

Scott Allen – President, Central Iowa Blues Society
(515) 480-4437 / prez@cibs.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-iowa-blues-hall-of-fame-induction-celebration/200029333916958
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 267

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/iowa-blues-hof-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=des+moines-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The River Center
- **lat**: 41.5809235
- **long**: -93.6194684
- **full address**: The River Center, 322 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4624, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Central Iowa Blues Society (https://allevents.in/org/central-iowa-blues-society/5712096)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The River Center, 322 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4624, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Central Iowa Blues Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, music, entertainment, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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