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Vendor List Announced For 2024 World Food & Music Festival

June 27, 2024

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (June 27, 2024) – The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union has announced the vendor list, merchants and nonprofits for the 2024 Festival. The 2024 World Food & Music Festival will make its return for its 20th year on Friday, Aug. 23 – Sunday, Aug. 25 at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).  

This year’s Festival will feature 59 food vendors from 30 countries, including 15 new vendors. The vendor list will include six vendors from the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Spark DSM Business Incubator. Once finalized, menus will be marked to denote items that are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian or vegan. To see the full list of vendors, visit The Partnership’s website.  

This year’s Festival will also feature three nonprofits and nine merchants. The 2024 lineup will feature the following businesses:  

Nonprofits 

  • AFS Intercultural Programs USA 
  • Annie’s Foundation 
  • Blank Park Zoo 

Merchants 

  • Alohana Creations (United States) 
  • Ethnic Fusion (United States) 
  • Exotic World Gift Shop (Vietnam, China) 
  • Iowahenna & Facepainting (India) 
  • Josina Supplies LLC (Kenya) 
  • Nectar of the Vine (United States) 
  • Ori Ase (United States) 
  • Piedras Haseya (Costa Rica) 
  • Tranzitions Wellness & Beauty Bar (Brazil) 

“We’re excited to return for the 20th year of the World Food & Music Festival which will include a diverse group of vendors and small, local businesses,” said Amelia Klatt, Director of Events for The Partnership. “Cuisine from 30 different countries will be available for attendees to enjoy right here in the heart of Downtown DSM. We encourage every attendee to try something new and get to know all of our new vendors.” 

The World Food & Music Festival is presented by Veridian Credit Union and is sponsored by Nationwide, Prairie Meadows, Midwest Living, a Dotdash Meredith brand, Voya Financial, Bankers Trust, Clear Choice Exteriors and Vero, and produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership and powered by Downtown DSM, Inc and the Downtown Events Group. 

“The World Food & Music Festival has been celebrating cultures, cuisines and music from around the world for 20 seasons and we are excited to continue to support the mission of this festival,” said Shelly McGill, Veridian’s Central Iowa Regional Manager. “The 2024 Festival will be a great experience for attendees from across the Greater Des Moines region and state as the vendor lineup continues to grow each year with this year representing over 30 countries.” 

Those interested in volunteering can sign up for a slot on The Festival’s Website. Learn more and keep up to date on the latest Festival information on the World Food & Music Festival’s website. 

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership 

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com. 

About Downtown, DSM, Inc. 

Downtown DSM, Inc. is part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and is dedicated to ensuring the continued growth of Downtown Des Moines (DSM). A strong region needs a strong Downtown. Downtown DSM, Inc. leads efforts to drive development, placemaking and events in Downtown DSM. It promotes a strong Downtown through integration of retail, restaurants, businesses, housing, events and placemaking.