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(Des Moines, Iowa) – August 8, 2023 – Des Moines’ original Oktoberfest is moving to a new location for its 19th annual event September 22nd and 23rd. The Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park is the new venue for the festival that has outgrown the downtown footprint where it began in 2003. “Wat
The celebration of German food, music and beer had been on 4th Street downtown just south of Court Avenue since 2003.
With less than two weeks left before thousands of cyclists are set to ride through for RAGBRAI, the Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation team is preparing for what's known as Des Moines-Apalooza.
The venue hosted its first concert just four years ago.
RAGBRAI's 50th anniversary ride is expected to draw a record crowd to Des Moines. Whether rider or resident, here are basics to plan for the big day.