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Schedules

The schedule at World Food & Music Festival is always a can’t-miss line-up and includes music and performers from across genres and cultures, demonstrations from chefs, interactive presentations and more.

Festival Passport sponsored by Capital Vacations

Travel around the world during your visit to the World Food & Music Festival. Taste different food, watch a dance, listen to a new musician, learn about a culture or immerse yourself in a demo with a chef. Get your passport stamped to be entered into a drawing to win a prize. Pick up your passport at The Festival’s information booth and return it at the Merchandise Tent.

To learn more about participating in the World Food & Music Festival Passport visit the programming page.

Main Stage sponsored by Prairie Meadows

Friday

11 a.m.: Naturalization Ceremony
12:30 p.m.: Lani
2:30 p.m.: Weary Ramblers
4:30 p.m.: Guitarras ATM
6 p.m.: Sharane Calister & The Feel Right Band
8 p.m.: Parranderos Latin Combo

Saturday

11 a.m.: Joshua Sinclair
12:30 p.m. Shake your Sass in Zumba Class
4 p.m.: Eshangali Dance Academy – Dances of India
5 p.m.: Leradee & The Positives
6:30 p.m.: Beats y Bateria
8:30 p.m.: Brass Against

Sunday

12 p.m.: The Crowfoot Rakes
1:30 p.m.: Sons of Bossa
3:30 p.m.: Shock Collar

Learn more about the music lineup here.

Cultural Stage presented by Bravo Greater Des Moines

Friday

12 p.m.: Songs that tell the American Story | Frank Strong
1:45 p.m.: Spoken Word | Miyani
2:20 p.m.: Freeform Dance
3:45 p.m.: Spoken Word | SoProfound
5:15 p.m.: Songs of Siam | Sue Hudson and Sansonthi Boonyothayan
5:55 p.m.: RAM SI PAK | Marie and Amelie Habier

Saturday

Noon: Rwanda Traditional Dance | Eline Niyibizi
1 p.m.: Manabiya - Japanese Pop | Chikako Brown
3 p.m.: Heart of Iowa Cloggers
4:45 p.m.: Ishara Dance | Syd Furgerson
6 p.m.: DSM Breakerz

Sunday

11 a.m.: Morningstar Native Dance to Main Stage
11:45 a.m.: Mackenzie Highlanders
1 p.m.: Soten Taiko Drumming
2 p.m.: Songs of Ukraine | Vera Babich
3 p.m.: FOY Irish Dancers

Cultural Activity Pavilion presented by the John Ruan Foundation

Friday

3 p.m.: Music and Culture of Peru | Cucho Madero
Cucho Madero is a professional musician performing throughout Iowa. At the Pavilion, Cucho will play the pan flute and discuss its history in the world and in Peru. You may hear about ancient civilizations in Peru and the importance of music in Peruvian culture. You are invited to join him in performing music with rattles, drums, rain-sticks, and small Peruvian pan flutes.
5:15 p.m.: Games of India | Mamta Israni
Every culture has their own unique games and activities. Some games are played mainly by children and others are enjoyed by all ages. Games and sports often stem from history or mythology related to a particular culture. Stop at the Pavilion to discover popular Indian games. You may find you're playing some games that are quite familiar, and others that are a completely new experience.

Saturday

11:30 a.m. West African Drumming | Fonziba Koster
Drums are a vital component of West African culture and are played at all important life events including marriages, funerals, harvests, celebrations, and rites of passage. Participants will experience the power of African village drumming together as a group on authentic djembe hand-drums from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. As they learn African polyrhythms comprised of 3-5 rhythms played simultaneously, they will see how Africans combine self-expression with teamwork to create a village drum band.
1:45 p.m.: Capoeira | Juan & Amy Lourido
Capoeira is more than just a form of exercise, it's a blend of fitness, culture, and art. Capoeira is martial arts, it is music, it is dance, it is a cultural expression; Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian Art Form born of oppression that connects with people in unique ways. Today, Capoeira is a journey of personal transformation for people around the world.
3:30 p.m.: Chinese Paper Cutting | Shuang Chen
In China, people relive that hanging paper cutouts in red on the door can bring good luck and happiness to the whole family. These decorations are commonly seen during traditional Chinese festivals, they also decorate windows, especially during Chinese New Year. Learn about the history of important Chinese inventions and experience Chinese culture by making your own style paper of cutouts.
4:45 p.m.: Dances of India | Pragnya Yogesh
Get a glimpse of various dances performed in India by learning the basics and footwork of classical dances like Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, Bollywood dances, or folk dances like Garba and Dhandiya Raas. Be sure to try on various costumes and jewelry used in Indian dance, too!

Sunday

11:30 a.m. Nigerian Marriage and Customs | Yinka Cole
Learn about Nigerian marriage rites and experience traditional marriage clothing. Celebrate understanding traditional items found in a Nigerian home, discovering their meanings and uses.
12:30 p.m. Beading, A Kenyan Tradition | Josie Shaw
Beading is a symbol of Kenyan national pride. Intricately beaded necklaces and collars have been worn by women for generations. The beads offer clues to their marital status, health, and even the number of children they have. Join CultureALL Ambassador Josie Shaw on a safari to explore the meaning associated with each vibrant color and experience the beauty of this Kenyan tradition.
2:30 p.m.: Ancient Art of Mehndi | Sonal Mistry
The art form of applying henna (known as mehndi) has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. The varying designs often mean different things to different cultures. Henna art is associated with Indian culture and its use as a ceremonial art form for wedding ceremonies. Indian designs are made of a delicate blending of fine lines creating a striking pattern which covers a larger area of the skin such as the hands and feet. Learn the history and significance of mehndi and stay for a complimentary henna design.

Learn more about the culture stage lineup here.

Culinary Discovery Pavilion sponsored by Midwest Living, a Dotdash Meredith brand

Friday

Noon Vietnamese Caramel Fish Sauce | Better Homes & Gardens
1 p.m. Salmorejo and Spanish Tortilla | Midwest Living
2 p.m. Bolo Bao | Allrecipes
3 p.m. Chicken Curry and Potato Curry with Tumeric Rice | Gurwinder S. Kapur
4 p.m. Aloo Gobi | Mamta Israni
5 p.m. Jambalaya | Zack Hollier
6 p.m. The "Famous" Mo'Dip | Steph Jessen

Saturday

2 p.m. Ganache | Made by Mallory
3 p.m. Philly Cheesesteak Pasta | Andrea Love
4 p.m. Marry Me Chicken Meatballs| Rachel Walker
5 p.m. Jollof Rice | Rohey Sallah
6 p.m. Pad Thai | Sue Hudson
7 p.m. Cachapas Venezolanas | Ines Rojas

Sunday

11 a.m. Liang Fien | Chef Cass
Noon Dotdash Meredith Food Trends Discussion | Hannah Agran of Midwest Living and Jan Miller of Better Homes & Gardens
3 p.m. Tamales | Arturo Reyes