# Best Food-Drinks Events in Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: From bar hops to brewery hangouts, where Des Moines actually eats and drinks
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Food-drinks in Des Moines are in a very fun, very slightly chaotic phase right now. You have hundreds of people bouncing between a Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop one night, then packing into a Khmer New Year Party or the 4th Annual Bling Fling Cancer Gala for cocktails and comfort food the next. It is not polished, it is not precious, it just feels like a city that has decided hanging out with a drink in one hand and a plate in the other is a personality trait.

Most nights, the social gravity sits around a few key spots. Exile Brewing Co. is still the easy answer when someone texts “where should we meet.” It is the brewery you recommend to out of towners, but locals still actually go, which is rare. Big beer list, reliable food, and the kind of crowd that ranges from office groups to people who very clearly planned their whole day around what is on tap. If you care more about conversation than waiting for a perfect Instagram moment, this is where you start.

Then there is The Garden Nightclub, where the drinks are rarely subtle and neither is anything else. Think high energy, strong pours, and the sort of themed nights where food and drinks are just part of the spectacle. It is the opposite of low key, in a good way. The Homies Helping Homies 90’s Pop Up fits right into this lane, all nostalgia, neon and shots you probably have not ordered since college. People do not come here for a quiet glass of wine, they come to make stories they will have to fill in the blanks on later.

On the other end of the mood, ChaCha's Hiland Bakery is exactly the kind of place locals try not to talk about too loudly. Old school pastry energy, the smell of sugar at absurd o’clock, and the unofficial pre or post event fuel for half the city. Hit it before an APRIL ASADA MOTORCYCLE SHOW & COOKOUT or Blessing of the Bikes gathering and you will understand how Des Moines really does food-drinks: not fancy, just fiercely specific.

Here is where to start with the best food-drinks in Des Moines:

• Exile Brewing Co.: Big, social brewery meets solid comfort food, the default meet up spot.
• The Garden Nightclub: Loud, colorful, strong drinks, great if you like your cocktails with a side of chaos.
• ChaCha's Hiland Bakery: Classic bakery energy, grab and go carbs that quietly power half the city’s food-drinks events.
• Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop: For people who like browsing local vendors with a drink in hand.
• Homies Helping Homies 90’s Pop Up!: Nostalgic drinks and party snacks for anyone who still knows every word to a 90s hook.
• APRIL ASADA MOTORCYCLE SHOW & COOKOUT: Grills, bikes, and the kind of food that tastes like gasoline fumes and sunshine in the best way.
• Khmer New Year Party: Where you go for real flavor and a crowd that actually shows up to celebrate, not just post about it.
• 4th Annual Bling Fling Cancer Gala: Dress up, drink well, and remind yourself this city is very good at mixing generosity with a strong bar program.

## Food & Drinks Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Between the Stacks presented by People Inc. and Dentons
  - **Description**: Join us for at the library after hours!About this EventThe library after hours? Yes, please.Join Winefest Des Moines and the Des Moines Public Library Foundation for a one-of-a-kind evening of wine, food, and explo
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/between-the-stacks-presented-by-people-inc-and-dentons/100002001372287387
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Public Library Central
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  - **Price**: USD 138
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee
  - **Description**: Get ready to bring the heat for a great cause! Join us for the Sixth Annual Young Variety Chili Cookoff for an afternoon of friendly competition, great food, and community. 

Whether you're a longtime chili champion, trying your hand at a new recipe, or s
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/chili-cookoff-presented-by-hy-vee/200030491832333
  - **Venue**: The Iowa Taproom
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, contests
- **Event Name**: Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting”
  - **Description**: Join us for the opening celebration of “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting” in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery. Inspired by a 2008 poem of the same name by former US Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, “Let Us Gather in a Flouris
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/exhibition-opening-celebration-let-us-gather-in-a-flourishing-way-contemporary-latinx-painting/200030747118855
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Art Center
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, exhibitions, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Dinner Detective Des Moines October 17th Public Show
  - **Description**: Hello Future Fellow Sleuths!

We are excited to welcome you to a night full of mystery, intrigue, comedy, and laughter. The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime dinner experience set in present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantast
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dinner-detective-des-moines-october-17th-public-show/200030742886625
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm
  - **Description**: A sickening Drag Show with fabulous entertainers!About this EventJoin Big Momma Jean Marie Knight Micheals for her Man Candy show on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month! #SipSavorSlay
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/big-mommas-man-candy-show-table-reservation-8pm/100001992026386546
  - **Venue**: The Garden Nightclub
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  - **Price**: USD 8 to 42
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: America's Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for America’s Harvest Festival on October 24, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol Complex in Des Moines!

As part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, this free, family-friendly festival will bring Iowans together for a day of food, entertainment, co
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 07:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/americas-harvest-festival/200030774368554
  - **Venue**: 1007 E. Grand Ave, Iowa Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50319
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  - **Categories**: festivals, harvest-festival, pumpkin-patch, music, live-music, art, fine-arts, entertainment, shopping, carnivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Eat | Drink | Architecture: Drake Edition
  - **Description**: A pub crawl and guided architecture tour of the Drake Neighborhood.About this EventJoin the Iowa Architectural Foundation for Eat | Drink | Architecture: Drake Edition, a pub crawl and gu
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/eat-drink-architecture-drake-edition/100002000313592803
  - **Venue**: University Library Cafe
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  - **Price**: USD 38
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: A Matter of Taste:  9 Wines + 9 Bites
  - **Description**: Join Two Mountain Winery and The Tangerine Food Co. for Flavors at Play,  an 
evening of live plating, guided tasting and exploration.About this EventFlavors at Play:  9 Wines + 9 Bites  is an interactive wine and f
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:45 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/a-matter-of-taste-9-wines-9-bites/100001996824815777
  - **Venue**: The Tangerine Food Company @ Mainframe Studios
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  - **Price**: USD 135
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Old Forester Bourbon Experience
  - **Description**: InformationThe Ingersoll is bringing bourbon lovers an unforgettable evening of food, spirits, and storytelling with the Old Forester Bourbon Experience. Created specifically for the event, the five-course menu will take guests on a cul
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/old-forester-bourbon-experience/210001358665801
  - **Venue**: The Ingersoll
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  - **Categories**: Miscellaneous
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Biergarten
  - **Description**: Des Moines Biergarten is a family-friendly popup German-themed beer garden in Water Works Park, open Wednesday through Sunday from May to October, serving steins of beer and German-inspired food.
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-biergarten/200030018265750
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Biergarten
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- **Event Name**: Christkindlmarket Des Moines
  - **Description**: Experience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 3 - 6 & 10 - 13, 2026.About this EventExperience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 3 - 6 & 10 - 13, 2026.
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/christkindlmarket-des-moines/100001984220226110
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, music, entertainment, holiday
- **Event Name**: 2026 Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration
  - **Description**: 🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉

Join us for a vibrant community celebration honoring Día de los Muertos through culture, remembrance, art, music, food, and community connection.

🕯️ Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Carver Elementary • Des Moines, Iowa

Host
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-dia-de-los-muertos-community-celebration/200030535695308
  - **Venue**: 705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-2361, United States
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  - **Categories**: day-of-the-dead, art
- **Event Name**: Spooky Sip N’ Thrift
  - **Description**: Come join us at our annual Spooky Sip N’ Thrift this year! We are so excited to have local vendors, spooktacular drinks, and all the Halloween vibes! Come in a costume & enjoy all Captain Roy’s has to offer. 

Interested vendors please note that spots
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/spooky-sip-n-thrift/200029691915402
  - **Venue**: 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA
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  - **Categories**: halloween
- **Event Name**: Women of Country
  - **Description**: InformationStep into the heart of country music as you experience a rocking show celebrating the powerful voices and timeless melodies of women in country music. From the heartfelt ballads of Bonnie Raitt to the fiery anthems of Wynonna
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/women-of-country/210002472007067
  - **Venue**: The Ingersoll
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: HALLOWEEN PARTY at Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery!
  - **Description**: ONE NIGHT ONLY! October 16th! 5PM to 11PM

🍹 Specialty, Halloween-only drinks - Caramel Apple-tinis & more... 
👻 Costume contests: Best Group, Best Duo, Scariest, Funniest, & Most Creative
💀 Family friendly 
🎃 Great food 
🎶 Party vibes brought to
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/halloween-party-at-blue-ribbon-bar-and-eatery/200030751360205
  - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317
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  - **Description**: Enjoy a flexible experience designed for fun, discovery, and adventure.About this EventHalloween Scavenger HuntsBy Social Adventures by GabrielleConnect. Discover. Get into the Hall
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  - **Description**: Get ready for Iowa’s biggest running celebration! The 2026 IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend brings thousands of runners and spectators together for an unforgettable weekend of racing, community, and fun in the heart of downtown Des Moines.  And this year w
  - **Venue**: Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States
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- **Event Name**: Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Between the Stacks presented by People Inc. and Dentons (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Public Library Central), Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Iowa Taproom), Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting” (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at Des Moines Art Center), Dinner Detective Des Moines October 17th Public Show (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Garden Nightclub).
- **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Christkindlmarket Des Moines (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at Principal Park).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Des Moines today October 16, 2026?
  - **A:** HALLOWEEN PARTY at Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery! (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Des Moines this weekend October 16–18, 2026?
  - **A:** Dinner Detective Des Moines October 17th Public Show (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Garden Nightclub), Eat | Drink | Architecture: Drake Edition (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am at University Library Cafe), Des Moines Biergarten (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Des Moines Biergarten), Spooky Sip N’ Thrift (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Des Moines in October 2026?
  - **A:** Between the Stacks presented by People Inc. and Dentons (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Public Library Central), Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Iowa Taproom), Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting” (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at Des Moines Art Center), Dinner Detective Des Moines October 17th Public Show (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Garden Nightclub).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Des Moines include Des Moines Public Library Central, The Iowa Taproom, Des Moines Art Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Des Moines range from USD 8 to USD 138. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Des Moines include Winefest Des Moines, Young Variety of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Des Moines.

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