Activities and Attractions
Outside the music, there is going to be a ton of stuff to check out at 80/35. Here’s the master list!
Fireworks presented by Principal Financial Group
Celebrate Independence day with fireworks on Saturday following Ben Harper and Relentless7.
Meet ‘N Greets
Meet and get autographs from 80/35 bands including Matisyahu, G. Love & Special Sauce, Man Man, The Dig Angees, Mooseknuckle, The Nadas, Poison Control Center, Beati Paoli, Josh Davis, and Mr. Baber’s Neighbors. (schedule with times and possibly more bands TBA)
DIY Craft Fair
Browse for purses, jewelry, and many handmade goods on Saturday from 11am – 4pm.
Dahl’s Kids Zone
Bring down the kiddies for a children’s music stage, inflatable play area, and several interactive activities on Friday from 3pm-7pm and Saturday from 11am-6pm.
YPC Do More Village
A hub for showcasing all things Des Moines featuring interactive exhibits and unique demonstrations, all provided by local organizations. More than 19 booths will be in the Do More Village including 515 Alive, Art Noir, Crossroads Entertainment, One Iowa, Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, 4H Foundation, Yellow Brick Magazine, Des Moines Social Club, and many more. Get more details at the YPC Do More Village.
Sideshow Entertainment
Entertainers will include belly dancers, drummers, hula hoopers, live art, facepainters, henna artists, and fire handlers.
Food
There will be a wide variety of food vendors, including Los Primos (Mexican), When Pigs Fly (BBQ), Gazali’s (gyros), Smiles & Gyros (gyros), Papa John’s (pizza), Urbgarden & Catering (veggie humus and wraps), Turkey Time (strawberry smoothies, hamburgers, brats), Iowa Machine Shed (pork tenderloins, apple dumplings, pulled pork), Hardenbrook Concessions (turkey legs, polish sausage), Alohana Grill (shaved ice, eggrolls, BBQ chicken), J’s Pita Grill (hot sausage, chicken and steak salads), and Olde Main Brewing Co. (burgers, grilled chicken). Food prices will vary.
Beer
Ames-based Olde Main Brewing Co. will provide microbrews at the festival including Long Face Amber Ale, Off KILTer Scottish Ale, Clone Pale Ale, Dinkey Wheat, and Gryphonbrau Lager. Beers will sell for $5 each or 5 for $20.
Wine
Jasper Winery will provide Iowa wines. Wine will sell for $5 each or 5 for $20.
Merch
Official 80/35 merch (including t-shirts, posters, stickers, buttons, and beach balls) and band merch will be available for purchase.
Cool Zone
Relax under four misting fans and two port-a-cools.
Food Pantry Donations
80/35 is partnering with the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry to accept food and cash donations. Bring three food items to receive a free water/pop ticket. Get more details on the food pantry donations.
Festival Map
View the festival grounds map.
Before/After the Festival
The festival may end at midnight, but there is still plenty to do in Des Moines. Whether you are interested in listening to some more live music, grabbing a beer or a bite to eat, or looking for something fun to do, check out our list of some of the hottest places to see and hang when the stages are cleared.
Get more details: FAQ and Rules, Maps/Directions/Parking, Accomdations, About 80/35.
