New Location for World Food & Music Festival 2014
The Downtown Community Alliance (DCA) is pleased to announce the 2014 World Food & Music Festival will be moving to the Walnut Street Bridge in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). The event is scheduled for Sept. 19 – 21, 2014.
The new location will allow the event to add more food vendors, a bigger stage with expanded music and entertainment, larger cultural and cooking demonstration tents, and an overall a bigger better experience. The event started in 2004 with an average attendance of 8,000 people. Today, the World Food & Music Festival serves more than 70,000 people over the three-day event.
“We’re thrilled our community has embraced this event and we continue to see our crowds grow each year.” says Glenn Lyons, CEO of the Downtown Community Alliance. “This year is the 10th anniversary of this event, in addition to celebrating what this event has been, we are looking to the future of this festival and what it can become. “
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for The World Food & Music Festival, interested parties should contact Sara Gaskell at sgaskell@downtownDSMUSA.com or call (515) 286-4906.
The World Food and Music Festival is produced by the Downtown Community Alliance. All media inquiries should be directed to Jessica Barlow at (515) 286-4907 or (563) 505-9226.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,100 Regional Business Members and more than 330 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.