# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 DAFESTA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: Get ready to vibe at 2026 DAFESTA—your ultimate in-person AFRICAN FESTIVAL packed with fun, music, and good times!About this EventGET READY FOR 2026 DAFESTA!The wait is almost over! DAFESTA 2026 is bringing the energy, culture, talent, and unforgettable moments back to Des Moines! ??Join us IN PERSON for an experience where African culture meets music, entertainment, community, and celebration. Whether you’ve been rocking with us from the beginning or this will be your first DAFESTA, we promise you one thing — you do NOT want to miss this!Come connect with amazing people, celebrate African excellence, support young talent, and experience the incredible energy that makes DAFESTA more than just an event; it’s a movement, a celebration, and a community. ? August 22, 2026? IowaGather your people. Bring your energy. Come dressed to impress. Come ready to celebrate. DAFESTA 2026 — WHERE CULTURE, TALENT & COMMUNITY COME ALIVE!MARK YOUR CALENDAR. SAVE THE DATE. AND GET READY!We’ll see you at DAFESTA 2026!#DAFESTA2026 #DAFESTA #AfricanExcellence #AfricanCulture #DesMoines #IowaEvents #AfricanYouth #CultureAndCommunity #CelebrateAfrica
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/2026-dafesta/100001997616788589
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: Events Center West
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 60, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Events Center West
- **lat**: 41.59825459999999
- **long**: -93.73835249999999
- **full address**: Events Center West, 1701 25th Street, West Des Moines, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 DAFESTA
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d5d56f3e1e1623d72d64760372f8d6cc588afa29dbeba60a33bfa979949aca20-rimg-w1200-h1478-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786530732

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 DAFESTA being held?
  - **A:** 2026 DAFESTA takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 am at Events Center West, 1701 25th Street, West Des Moines, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 DAFESTA?
  - **A:** 2026 DAFESTA is organized by Des Moines African Youth Festival Awards.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 DAFESTA is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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. If 2026 DAFESTA sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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