Des Moines Art Festival


 One of the reasons we came to this part of Iowa was to attend the art festival.  I read about it in Sunset and thought if we were near the area in late June we would come. We had a great time visiting with artists from all over the country.  













The festival takes place in the Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. The artists set up on the streets around the park that also houses the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden. 










The show was wonderful. The location was great and we were both very impressed with this Midwest capital. The city has amazing architecture, great restaurants and small businesses.  

 

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