Enjoy the Flavors of The Festival

The 2023 World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union will make its return on Friday, Aug. 25 – Sunday, Aug. 27 at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). 

Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Learn more about the History of the Festival.

World Food and Music Festival 2021
Awarded Outstanding Event

2023 Presenting Sponsor

Veridian Credit Union

2023 Gold Sponsors

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2023 Silver Sponsors

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2023 Bronze Sponsors

Bankers Trust  |  Polk County  |  Penske  |  Dave & Busters 

2023 Contributing Sponsors

Renewal by Andersen of Des Moines  |  Vero

Special thanks to

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company  |  Central Iowa Mechanical  |  City of Des Moines  |  CultureALL  |  Des Moines Music Coalition  |  Friends of Central Iowa Trails  |  Western Gateway Businesses and Residents