# Car Shows in Des Moines 2026 | Auto Shows & Expos - **Subtitle**: Find car shows in Des Moines 2026 — auto expos, classic car meets and motor exhibitions. See dates, venues and ticket info for every show. - **Category**: Car Shows - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 210.2k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/157f55b0-9844-11f0-ad1b-55de7555dd35-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1c235240-66c6-11f0-aee9-7f38ce337ed4-rimg-w200-h200-dc161616-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3e311336e60547bea12013877073f7083ced77720683676c98e548bea2ccb8cf-rimg-w200-h200-dc020102-gmir?v=1755013804 ## About It’s time to gear up your engines and head on out to the best car shows 2026 happening in the Des Moines area! Visiting the hottest car shows will be the best way to end your weekend. Explore best of auto shows events in Des Moines ## Car Shows Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Cancer Warrior Truck Fun Fest - **Description**: Car Show, Barbie Car Races, Kids Power Wheels Drag Races, Saddle Races, Bigfoot Races, Cornhole tournament by 515 Cornhole, Inflatables for the kids - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cancer-warrior-truck-fun-fest/200030231155645 - **Venue**: Bell Avenue Business Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lMDEwN2ZhZjM1MmU2ZWMzYzU3ZmU2NGIwMTlhNDkzNjYyZDk4ZTBmZTY4MDhhMWUzYThmNWRjNTZmY2IwM2FhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmOGI4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyNjg4NjI.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals, kids, car-shows, tournaments - **Event Name**: A Stitch In Time Presents: Hardcore Concept’s Underground Auto Show - **Description**: Location: Central Campus 1800 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50309 United States South side parking lot / parking garage Time: 4 PM – 10 PM Pricing: $20 to enter the car show Free for spectators Award Categories- 1. Best Wheels 2. Best Paint 3. Best Domes - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 179 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/a-stitch-in-time-presents-hardcore-concepts-underground-auto-show/200030229892521 - **Venue**: 1800 grand ave Des Moines Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yM2E2ZGZmOWU1ZDIwZWE3MzE5NzU2NjU2NzY2YmQ2ZjVhOGMzMGY1OWJlZGY0NmM4NmVkYTkxYjdiYTJmZDgyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM3ODA4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc3OTQyMjA.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, workshops, contests, sports, kids, tournaments - **Event Name**: Charity Car Show hosted by VFW Post 738 - **Description**: Join us at VFW Post 738 for a Charity Car Show. All funds raised support our programs at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Registration is from 9-11am and entry fee is free-will offering (both on the day of event). Awards will be at 2pm fo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 93 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/charity-car-show-hosted-by-vfw-post-738/200030275574139 - **Venue**: 2801 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-7911, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lMTk1N2NmMDgwNDk1ZmE3ZDhmNTE1ZmJlNDc1ZjAxODRhZDFhMDU5YTM3NzBhZWQyZTdkODJkMGQ0YTU0YTg3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgyOC1kYzk4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzU5NTM5Nw.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, nonprofit, charities, art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Cool Cars for Cats: Car show and cat food drive - **Description**: We are teaming up with WesleyLife Meals on Wheels for the fifth annual Cool Cars for Cats! This event highlights our AniMeals program, ensuring both human and pet companion receive the proper nutrition they deserve! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 95 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cool-cars-for-cats-car-show-and-cat-food-drive/200030367922010 - **Venue**: Franklin Jr High Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNmRkYTE0NTA3ZTZjMzFlNTAwZTUxMWZjYzc5MGI5NjQxZTJlOGU3OTQ2MTVhOTM0YTQ0ZTIxZmM5YzUxNjlmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNkOGU4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc1NzM4NzE.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, thanksgiving, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Car & Bike Night at Blue Ribbon! Apr 24 | May 22 | Sept 11 | Oct 9 - **Description**: Join us for dinner and drinks at our Car & Bike Nights for 2026! All are welcome - bring your grocery getter, daily driver, soccer mom-mobile and the fam! No cover charge & all ages are welcome. The menu will be slightly different so keep an eye o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 98 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-and-bike-night-at-blue-ribbon-apr-24-may-22-sept-11-oct-9/200030401990915 - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYzk2OGYyZjZlMGM4NmJhM2JlYmE4OTM2MDY2YmVkYTIyNjVkODcxNjljMTU3MDdlNmY3MzBlMzA2OGE1NzVlOS1yaW1nLXc4MjAtaDM2MC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI2NTcwMA.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893960c0-4499-11f1-8625-6d4feba00823-rimg-w1200-h400-dc3230bf-gmir.jpg?v=1777556165 - **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center 🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205🌟 Journey into wonder at Wicked - Des Moines, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e240a520-a5bf-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h849-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788237897 - **Event Name**: Wicked - On Tour - **Description**: Wicked Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA Date: 20 September, 2026 Time: 01:00 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3354ffdd64f865e15be1314b841fce441284d2cf3d089a72ad3505b86da95e87-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787854161 - **Event Name**: Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWicked (Touring) has 230 upcoming events. - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3253c74704847d9b237c8f1f084df014993f135863bbcb1c493d1a3b75ddf7cb-rimg-w1024-h576-dc191613-gmir.jpg?v=1774043434 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA - **Description**: Wicked Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA 18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cf059172bb3b90a4fa1f8699c18a55f44f7cc79f55c7beccc46b06c6c2fd9f1a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787853896 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center - **Description**: Wicked Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA 03 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7cbb9cc186299cf04cba7bc33cd4725aa52df82b406693a77d5cbd17b3e3c941-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787854163 - **Event Name**: Wicked - **Description**: Wicked Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA Date: 13 September, 2026 Time: 06:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3c7bc60526aec0db9228800dfb21ed10c6d54d5cbfc06098aa67654c15b492d7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788260028 - **Event Name**: Street Party Tailgate: Iowa v Iowa State | Big Grove Des Moines - **Description**: We're shutting down the street for the ultimate Cy-Hawk tailgating party!About this EventWe’re throwing one last street party at Big Grove Des Moines, and yeah...we’re bringing back the massive LED screen so you won't mis - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1b56c12b33f5fbe3a01342b9d4a0ff9a5b4dd6a292daa6719ac8d1d7666c3e99-rimg-w1200-h631-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786530797 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle glow of ca - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/aa508840-a10c-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w550-h550-dc480808-gmir.jpg?v=1787721119 ## Browse Car Shows Events by Date - [Car Shows Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--today) - [Car Shows Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--this-weekend) - [Car Shows Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--september) - [Car Shows Events in October in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** Cancer Warrior Truck Fun Fest (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Bell Avenue Business Center), A Stitch In Time Presents: Hardcore Concept’s Underground Auto Show (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1800 grand ave Des Moines Iowa), Charity Car Show hosted by VFW Post 738 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am at 2801 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-7911, United States), Cool Cars for Cats: Car show and cat food drive (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Franklin Jr High Event Center), Car & Bike Night at Blue Ribbon! Apr 24 | May 22 | Sept 11 | Oct 9 (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317). - **Q**: What Car Shows events are happening in Des Moines in September 2026? - **A:** Cancer Warrior Truck Fun Fest (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Bell Avenue Business Center), A Stitch In Time Presents: Hardcore Concept’s Underground Auto Show (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1800 grand ave Des Moines Iowa), Charity Car Show hosted by VFW Post 738 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am at 2801 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-7911, United States). - **Q**: How can I find Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Car Shows 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 Car Shows 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 Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Car Shows events in Des Moines include Bell Avenue Business Center, 1800 grand ave Des Moines Iowa, 2801 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-7911, United States. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Car Shows events in Des Moines include Scott Erickson, Hardcore Concepts Des Moines, The Pet Project. - **Q**: Are there any online Car Shows events available? - **A:** Yes, many Car Shows 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 Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** Follow the Car Shows category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Car Shows events are listed in Des Moines. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/f0/2ea09d614a46fb897d857623f3e3e5/car-shows.png ## Car Shows from nearby cities - [Car Shows in Urbandale](https://allevents.in/urbandale/car-shows) - [Car Shows in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/car-shows) - [Car Shows in Johnston](https://allevents.in/johnston-ia/car-shows) - [Car Shows in Altoona](https://allevents.in/altoona-ia/car-shows) - [Car Shows in Carlisle](https://allevents.in/carlisle-ia/car-shows) - [Car Shows in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/car-shows) - [Car Shows in Grimes](https://allevents.in/grimes-ia/car-shows) - [Car Shows in Bondurant](https://allevents.in/bondurant-ia/car-shows)