The Bondu Blues & Brews is the Place to Be!
The annual Bondu Blues & Brews Festival is coming to Bondurant, Iowa on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at the Bondurant Regional Trailhead. This annual event has something for everyone!
Bondurant Sidewalk Chalk Festival
The day begins with the Bondurant Sidewalk Chalk Festival, organized by the Bondurant Community Foundation. Artists of all ages are invited to create their own sidewalk chalk masterpiece. Judges will award prizes in multiple categories and the final “People’s Choice Award” will be awarded based on the votes from folks that attend the Blues & Brew Festival later that evening. Each year, Chris Vance designs a one-of-a-kind sidewalk chalk art piece for this special day.
Chris Vance Bio: Bondurant native and Greater Des Moines (DSM) renowned artist, Chris Vance graduated from Iowa State University in 2000 with a BFA. In college he was really influenced by the work of the well-known artist Richard Diebenkorn (American, 1922-93) and the abstract expressionists (Mid-20th century American art movement). Chris has created a personal iconography. His art is rooted in a blend of cartoons, music, graffiti and skateboard culture. He described his distinctive style in an interview published on a blog called “Seeds of Fruit.”
Blues & Brew Festival
Later that evening, starting at 5 p.m., the Blues & Brew Festival kicks off! This year’s bands include the Ronley King Blues Band, Buckmiller Schwager Band and Major Blues and the Mugshots. There will be food trucks, bouncy houses and face painters on-site for fun for all members of the family! At 7:30 p.m. we announce the winners of the 2024 Homebrewing Competition!
Bring out your families, lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and smiles to the annual community event that celebrates everything summer! You can find the most up-to-date information on our Facebook page!
The Greater Des Moines Partnership calendar of events is a one-stop resource for activities taking place throughout the region. Find networking information for Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses, including Chamber luncheons, roundtables and ribbon cuttings.
Katie Klus
Katie Klus is a dedicated parks and recreation professional who develops and coordinates events, programs and communications to enhance community engagement. She oversees parks, trails and facilities while managing strategic planning, digital outreach and public relations to connect residents with recreational opportunities and city services.