# Event Details - **Event Name**: 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: FREE ADMISSION Join us as we celebrate 11 years of creating reading experiences! We're Iowa's biggest, award-winning book expo and we bring you the very best in independent reads, arts, foods, and crafts. On the first floor enjoy a bite to eat and check out the crafters corner before making your way to the second floor where the ballroom will host authors and artists. Enter to win our awesome gift basket full of books and goodies for one lucky winner. BUT everyone gets to take home a goody bag full of treasures to make everyone smile. (While supplies last). Have a better time, and beat the heat, with the Indie Author Book Expo. IABE is a literary nonprofit. Vendor Registration coming in Jan. 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/11th-annual-indie-author-book-expo/200029868153342 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Business, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 53 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 42.5, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: 217 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719, United States - **lat**: 41.57179 - **long**: -93.70848 - **full address**: 217 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cc1ed1e2664e3d7005230b6f55fb73c6216319bf94849fcc48e933b808768763-rimg-w851-h315-dcc67292-gmir?v=1775668369 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo being held? - **A:** 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 217 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo? - **A:** Tickets for 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo are priced at USD 43 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailablePoetry WorkshopUSD 43Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo? - **A:** 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo is organized by IABE. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at IABE's events? - **A:** Attendees have given IABE a rating of 1/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. IABE has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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