Greater Des Moines Partnership
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
700 Locust St., Ste.100Des Moines, IA 50309 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
TheDowntown Events Group, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization within the Greater Des Moines Partnership is dedicated to producing annual large-scale festivals and events in Downtown Des Moines (DSM), is to effectively contribute to the favorability and vitality of downtown, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life, economic development and cultural diversity in DSM through accessible festivals and special events reflecting the vibrancy and character of the community.
Description
Born in December 2004 under the umbrella of the Greater
Des Moines Partnership, the Downtown Events Group (DEG) produces premier events per year attracting a variety of audiences. Events produced by the DEG are:
- World Food & Music Festival
- Out to Lunch
- Downtown Farmers' Market
- Downtown Winter Farmers' Market