Des Moines events

Surrounded by fields of corn, the once sleepy city of Des Moines has one of the most renowned state fairs in the country. Street parties, up-and-coming art festivals, Oktoberfests and heritage festivals are all a part of the Iowa capital's burgeoning entertainment and cultural scene.

Des Moines tickets

Speed enthusiasts can head to Knoxville Raceway for their fill of high-speed action. Those looking for adrenaline-pumping sports can cheer for the Cubs -- Iowa's baseball team -- at Principal Park or root for Iowa Wild, the city's ice hockey team, at Wells Fargo Arena. The multi-purpose arena can host close to 17,000 people at once and hosts events as diverse as WWE matches and live music performances. Music lovers can also book tickets for Hoyt Sherman Place to catch local musicians showing off their skills at the iconic venue's auditorium. The historic building is barely 15 minutes away from downtown Des Moines.

About five minutes from Hoyt Sherman Place is Wooly's, which hosts local and national acts throughout the year. Theater lovers can catch a Broadway performance at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Des Moines venues

There is Des Moines Community Playhouse for local theater productions; Des Moines Golf and Country Club, which hosts golf tournaments; and Drake Stadium for some crazy football action -- and that's just a small fraction of what the city has to offer.