Get Involved with the Festival

Vendors

Interested in being a vendor at the 2024 Festival? Fill out this form to be the first to know when applications open.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in getting involved as a volunteer or joining the Event Team for the 2023 Festival? Visit the volunteer page for more information.

Chef Demo Applications

Be a Featured Chef

Interested in showing off your culinary skills to Greater Des Moines (DSM) residents and visitors?  Applications for future Featured Chefs are now open.  

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The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union is looking for local, regional and national chefs to present 30-minute demonstrations in the Discovery Pavilion during The Festival. Featured chefs are responsible for describing their recipe and cooking techniques to the visitors, as well as providing food supplies to complete the recipe(s). Basic cooking supplies, electricity, burners, some spices and a gift card to purchase ingredients are provided.

In return for your participation, The Festival will promote your appearance (with name and business included) in the printed program and website. Featured chefs can distribute printed materials (business cards, pamphlets, etc.) during the demonstration.