# Upcoming Events at Iowa State Fairgrounds In Des Moines | Events & Tickets

- **Subtitle**: Discover a variety of upcoming events at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Get all the information you need and buy tickets for the best events at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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Discover a variety of upcoming events at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Get all the information you need and buy tickets for the best events at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSIONThe Iowa Home Expo is taking place October 16-18, 2026 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds  – Jacobson Exhibition CenterWhy YOU Will Love the Home Expo• HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclusi
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-iowa-home-expo-october-2026-tickets/80002997666276
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, art
- **Event Name**: Statem!nt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail!
  - **Description**: Enjoy massive discounts and guilt free shopping at the Statemint Pop Up! Browse over 100 closets all in one place for 40-80% off retail prices! We have gently used men + women's clothing, shoes, jewelry, hats and other accessories - name brands, designer
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 118
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/statemnt-pop-up-consignment-for-adults-40-to-80-off-retail/200030453451240
  - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States
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  - **Categories**: pop-ups, art, nonprofit, charities, shopping
- **Event Name**: 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Grading, Show & Sale
  - **Description**: Do you raise Valais Blacknose Sheep, participate in the breed up program or interested in raising Valais Blacknose sheep?   PLAN NOW to attend The USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show, Grading and Sale, Des Moines, Iowa!

- An entire show & event
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 76
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-usa-national-valais-blacknose-sheep-grading-show-and-sale/200030535682323
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Wapsie Valley Cheer Game Time Spirit Performance (State Championships Cheer Competition)
  - **Description**: Come out to the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the 2026 State Cheer Championships to watch the Wapsie Valley Football Cheer squad perform in the Game Time Spirit division!

Our cheerleaders will perform a two-minute routine showcasing crowd-leading skills, ga
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wapsie-valley-cheer-game-time-spirit-performance-state-championships-cheer-competition/200030563487829
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: sports, contests, football
- **Event Name**: FREE Iowa Home Expo March 2027
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSIONThe Iowa Home Expo is taking place March 12–14, 2027 in Des Moines, IA at the Iowa State Fairgrounds – Jacobson BuildingWhy YOU Will Love the Home Expo• HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclusive show
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Mar 14 2027 at 12:00 pm – Sun Mar 14 2027 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-iowa-home-expo-march-2027-tickets/80003353858680
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds – Jacobson Exhibition Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, exhibitions, conferences, business, art
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Fish Swap, Nov. 1st, 2026
  - **Description**: Event information:
Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Time: Free Entry 12 noon - 3:00 pm
10$ Early Entry at 11:00 am- 11:45 am
Early entrance wristbands will begin sales at ~10:30 am.

Elwell Family Food Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave,
Des M
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 143
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-fish-swap-nov-1st-2026/200029937822141
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center
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- **Event Name**: Iowa State Pigeon Association's 98th Pigeons on the Praire Show
  - **Description**: The Iowa State Pigeon Association presents the 98th "Pigeons on the Prairie" show. Held at the Jacobson Exhibition and Event Center at the Des Moines, Iowa state fairgrounds.  

Come and enjoy the biggest and best pigeon show in the Midwest!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 47
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-state-pigeon-associations-98th-pigeons-on-the-praire-show/200030693221021
  - **Venue**: Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
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  - **Categories**: exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Fish Swap, Feb. 14th 2027
  - **Description**: Event information:
Date: Sunday, February 14th 2027
Time: Free Entry 12 noon - 3:00 pm
10$ Early Entry at 11:00 am- 11:45 am
Early entrance wristbands will begin sales at ~10:30 am.

Elwell Family Food Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave,
Des M
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 587
  - **Date**: Sun Feb 14 2027 at 11:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-fish-swap-feb-14th-2027/200029937822039
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center
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- **Event Name**: Des Moines Fish Swap, May 23rd 2027
  - **Description**: Event information:
Date: Sunday, May 23rd, 2027
Time: Free Entry 12 noon - 3:00 pm
10$ Early Entry at 11:00 am- 11:45 am
Early entrance wristbands will begin sales at ~10:30 am.

Elwell Family Food Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave,
Des Moine
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Sun May 23 2027 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-fish-swap-may-23rd-2027/200030399814320
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center
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- **Event Name**: Des Moines Fish Swap, April. 4th 2027
  - **Description**: Event information:
Date: Sunday, April 4th 2027
Time: Free Entry 12 noon - 3:00 pm
10$ Early Entry at 11:00 am- 11:45 am
Early entrance wristbands will begin sales at ~10:30 am.

Elwell Family Food Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave,
Des Moine
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 67
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 04 2027 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-fish-swap-april-4th-2027/200030399814835
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center
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## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg
- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **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 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, wh
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center
🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205✨ Experience the magic of Steve Martin, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short Tickets
  - **Description**: Steve Martin & Martin Short are legendary comedians known for their sharp wit, musical talent, and decades-long friendship. Both rose to fame through stand-up, film, and television, and later teamed up for successful comedy tours and the hit series *O
  - **Venue**: Civic Center Des Moines Ia
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
  - **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 Michael Jackson at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: REGISTER NOW!
We can't wait to see you, as we return to Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) for Walk to End Alzheimer's! Last year in Des Moines, we had more than 1,600 in attendance across 230 Teams, and raised $333,000.

Registration is required for all Particip
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/77c820ebb37164ab48638a9180f2196f58daefd3abe92149d94c86aec0882890-rimg-w1200-h900-dc98c8f8-gmir?v=1788043809
- **Event Name**: 2026-2027 Iowa Wild Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds), Statem!nt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail! (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States), 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Grading, Show & Sale (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:30 am at Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA), Wapsie Valley Cheer Game Time Spirit Performance (State Championships Cheer Competition) (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 am at Iowa State Fairgrounds), FREE Iowa Home Expo March 2027 (Sun Mar 14 2027 at 12:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds – Jacobson Exhibition Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds), FREE Iowa Home Expo March 2027 (Sun Mar 14 2027 at 12:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds – Jacobson Exhibition Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines today October 01, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Grading, Show & Sale (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:30 am at Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in October 2026?
  - **A:** FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds), Statem!nt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail! (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States), 2026 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Grading, Show & Sale (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:30 am at Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA).
- **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 Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Nationwide Expos, Statemint Des Moines, USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show, Grading & Sale.
- **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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