Events

World Food & Music Festival

August 28 - 30, 2026

CultureALL BALL

September 20, 2025

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Summer 2025

World Food & Music Festival

We would love for you to be a part of the Cultural Stage and Activities Pavilion presented by CultureALL!

Western Gateway Park (1205 Locust Street, Des Moines)
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Multiple performances will be scheduled at the Cultural Stage each day of the Festival!

Click on these links to sign up for time slots:

Volunteers

Cultural Pavilion

Performers

CultureALL is inviting you to help introduce the community to the incredible programs and opportunities we offer through partnerships with amazing Iowans sharing their cultures, activities, and stories.

We invite you to share this message not only within your networks but also with our valued community partners and supporters, whose continued encouragement and collaboration make CultureALL’s work possible. Your advocacy helps expand our reach and deepen our impact. By engaging with festival participants at the pavilion, you help bring CultureALL’s mission to life. Your presence and perspective help others see the value of cultural understanding in our community.

Jollof & Jive

Friday, June 5 at 6 pm

Join us to celebrate the start of the next 20 years of neighbors coming together. Relish Rwandan dances and savor Spoken Word when you gather for cornbread, meat pie, and fried plantain with friends from Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and more.

  • Multicultural Potluck
  • Featured Caterer Mama Africa
  • Dancing with a DJ
  • Wear your best fashion!

Read Ventica's interview with Christina Fernández-Morrow

Seats are almost gone! Contact us to find out about open seats.

We would love for you to be a part of the Cultural Stage and Activities Pavilion presented by CultureALL!

Western Gateway Park (1205 Locust Street, Des Moines)
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Multiple performances will be scheduled at the Cultural Stage each day of the Festival!

Click on these links to sign up for time slots:

Volunteers

Cultural Pavilion

Performers

CultureALL is inviting you to help introduce the community to the incredible programs and opportunities we offer through partnerships with amazing Iowans sharing their cultures, activities, and stories.

We invite you to share this message not only within your networks but also with our valued community partners and supporters, whose continued encouragement and collaboration make CultureALL’s work possible. Your advocacy helps expand our reach and deepen our impact. By engaging with festival participants at the pavilion, you help bring CultureALL’s mission to life. Your presence and perspective help others see the value of cultural understanding in our community.

June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5 at 6 pm

Join us to celebrate the start of the next 20 years of neighbors coming together. Relish Rwandan dances and savor Spoken Word when you gather for cornbread, meat pie, and fried plantain with friends from Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and more.

  • Multicultural Potluck
  • Featured Caterer Mama Africa
  • Dancing with a DJ
  • Wear your best fashion!

Read Ventica's interview with Christina Fernández-Morrow

Seats are almost gone! Contact us to find out about open seats.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Dine & Dance

Join us for memorable experiences without going abroad!
Experience local dining like never before. Explore the traditional flavors, rhythms, and fashions of Central Iowa. Connect with community and boost belonging. Join CultureALL in honoring people for who they are, where they come from, and what they contribute to the vibrant fabric of this community.

JOIN US FOR ONE OR ALL EVENTS!

Asian

Tuesday / July 15 
Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge
225 5th Street, West Des Moines

South America

Monday / July 28
Panka Peruvian Restaurant 
2708 Ingersoll Avenue, Suite 200 Des Moines

Europe

Sunday / August 3
BOSNIAN HOME COOKING
Tito’s Lounge | Bosnian
3916 NW Urbandale Dr. Urbandale

Africa

Tuesday / August 12
AFRICAN HOME STYLE
Home Touch Kitchen
1552 E Grand Ave Suite D, Des Moines

All events begin at 6pm 
Tickets are $60 each

Be Our Guest

We would love for you to be a part of the Cultural Stage and Activities Pavilion presented by CultureALL!

Western Gateway Park (1205 Locust Street, Des Moines)
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Multiple performances will be scheduled at the Cultural Stage each day of the Festival!

Click on these links to sign up for time slots:

Volunteers

Cultural Pavilion

Performers

CultureALL is inviting you to help introduce the community to the incredible programs and opportunities we offer through partnerships with amazing Iowans sharing their cultures, activities, and stories.

We invite you to share this message not only within your networks but also with our valued community partners and supporters, whose continued encouragement and collaboration make CultureALL’s work possible. Your advocacy helps expand our reach and deepen our impact. By engaging with festival participants at the pavilion, you help bring CultureALL’s mission to life. Your presence and perspective help others see the value of cultural understanding in our community.

June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5 at 6 pm

Join us to celebrate the start of the next 20 years of neighbors coming together. Relish Rwandan dances and savor Spoken Word when you gather for cornbread, meat pie, and fried plantain with friends from Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and more.

  • Multicultural Potluck
  • Featured Caterer Mama Africa
  • Dancing with a DJ
  • Wear your best fashion!

Read Ventica's interview with Christina Fernández-Morrow

Seats are almost gone! Contact us to find out about open seats.

CultureALL BALL

The Central Iowa community is about to engage in an exciting international dance party. Join us on September 20, 2025, when more than 1,000 Iowans will gather for the CultureALL BALL!

Tickets go on sale June 5.

Sign up here to receive updates. (See request form below)

The excitement of the BALL extends far beyond one evening. In the 15 weeks leading up to the BALL, you can immerse yourself in experiences to:
Savor the world by enjoying authentic ethnic cuisine at local restaurants.
Explore new styles by shopping neighborhood boutiques for culturally inspired fashion.
Build connections by meeting and learning from neighbors with diverse backgrounds.
Share stories that celebrate heritage, traditions, and personal journeys.
Move to the rhythm by practicing dance steps, playing instruments, and singing in new languages.
Embrace the joy of learning—laughing together as we try something new.

This event is more than a celebration — it’s a movement to:
Build Community by fostering meaningful connections with neighbors and colleagues from around the world.
Cultivate Curiosity through immersive cultural experiences.
Support Entrepreneurs by uplifting small businesses, artisans, and performers.
Boost Belonging so every person feels valued and included.
Commemorate a Milestone – 20 years of CultureALL enriching Central Iowa through cultural appreciation and engagement.

We would love for you to be a part of the Cultural Stage and Activities Pavilion presented by CultureALL!

Western Gateway Park (1205 Locust Street, Des Moines)
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Multiple performances will be scheduled at the Cultural Stage each day of the Festival!

Click on these links to sign up for time slots:

Volunteers

Cultural Pavilion

Performers

CultureALL is inviting you to help introduce the community to the incredible programs and opportunities we offer through partnerships with amazing Iowans sharing their cultures, activities, and stories.

We invite you to share this message not only within your networks but also with our valued community partners and supporters, whose continued encouragement and collaboration make CultureALL’s work possible. Your advocacy helps expand our reach and deepen our impact. By engaging with festival participants at the pavilion, you help bring CultureALL’s mission to life. Your presence and perspective help others see the value of cultural understanding in our community.

June 5, 2026
Friday, June 5 at 6 pm

Join us to celebrate the start of the next 20 years of neighbors coming together. Relish Rwandan dances and savor Spoken Word when you gather for cornbread, meat pie, and fried plantain with friends from Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and more.

  • Multicultural Potluck
  • Featured Caterer Mama Africa
  • Dancing with a DJ
  • Wear your best fashion!

Read Ventica's interview with Christina Fernández-Morrow

Seats are almost gone! Contact us to find out about open seats.

CultureALL believes that sharing the cultural richness of our community with others will elevate our society and the quality of life for all.