# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Junction Speaks |Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Us at the Iconic Val Air Ballroom!

PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS 

The Junction Speaks opens the Multicultural Festival Weekend. Since 2013, the event has revealed and preserved the rich multicultural oral histories of the families that created a tight-knit community integrated because of humanity, not desegregation legislation. A rich evening of history through storytelling, slideshows, presentations, video, and open mic.

Join us this year as we celebrate the McNerney, Frith, Tonelli, Rodriguez, Watson, Garrett families and more!

6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Val Air Ballroom 

301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/the-junction-speaks-taste-of-the-junction-multicultural-festival/200030569740010
- **Event Categories**: festivals, open-mic, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 75

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3738, United States
- **lat**: 41.58532
- **long**: -93.7065
- **full address**: 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3738, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Junction Speaks |Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival being held?
  - **A:** The Junction Speaks |Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3738, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Junction Speaks |Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival?
  - **A:** The Junction Speaks |Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival is organized by Taste of the Junction.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Junction Speaks |Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival 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. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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