Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival Labor Day Weekend, August 28 - 30 West Des Moines

Now in its 13th year, the Multicultural Festival includes three signature events: The Junction Speaks, Jazzin' in the Junction, and the Multicultural Street Festival. The events are FREE and Open to the Public. All are welcome.

The Junction Speaks kicks off the weekend celebration on Thursday, August 28 - 5:30pm at the TPK Event Center, 1208 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265.

Since 2013, The Junction Speaks has revealed and preserved the rich multicultural oral histories of the families who built a tight-knit community in Valley Junction. The origin histories of Serbian, Mexican and African Americans in Valley Junction have been curated, recorded, and published at the annual event. It's a rich night of storytelling, slideshows, special presentations and artwork on display.

Jazzin' in the Junction is Friday, August 29 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Tallgrass Theatre, 2019 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines Iowa 50265

Join us at Jazzin' in the Junction to experience the Spoken Word and live Jazz. The Spoken Word has become a special part of our celebrations and community building. By definition, Spoken Word is an oral poetic performance art based mainly on the poem and the performer's aesthetic qualities. It is a 21st-century continuation of an ancient oral artistic tradition. Please join us to experience the rich history and experiences told by talented storytellers.

The Multicultural Street Festival is Saturday, August 30 - 2:00pm to 10:00pm at

Railroad Park Music Pavilion, 425 Railroad Place, Valley Junction, West Des Moines Iowa 50265

Fun for the whole family begins at 2:00pm with kids zone, face painting, photo booth, arts and crafts, food vendors and ice cold beverages. LIVE Music from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.

Saturday Schedule:

2:00pm to 7:00pm - Kids Zone, Local Street Acts, Arts and Crafts Vendors

2:00pm to 10pm - Food Court and Beverage Tent

3:15pm to 3:45pm -Capital City Steppers and DJ Charles Webster

4:00pm to 10:00pm - Live Music:

4:00pm to 6:00pm - Guitarras ATM Band

6:30pm to 7:30pm Johnny Mancuso

7:40pm to 8:00pm - Capital City Steppers and DJ Charles Webster

8:00pm to 10:00pm headliner, The Get Down Band

It's going down in the Junction! Bring your lawn chair and your dancin' shoes! For more information: https://www.tasteofthejunction.org/

Thank you to our sponsors! The Multicultural Festival Weekend is presented by Prairie Meadows, sponsored by BRAVO, the City of West Des Moines, Community Foundation Greater Des Moines, WDM Community Foundation, Google Fiber, Polk County Board of Supervisors - Matt McCoy, Des Moines University, The Krause Group, Trudy Holman-Hurd, West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, DMACC, Valley Community Church, Jones Cleaning and Remodeling, Al and Sara Womble, Business Record, Tallgrass Theatre Co. and TPK Event Center.

URLs:

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3181304-2?pid=91 

Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3181304-3?pid=91 

Category: Festivals | Live Music

Artists / Speakers: The Get Down Band, Guitarras ATM Salsa Band, Johnny Mancuso, Capital City Steppers with DJ Charles Webster