Welcome to the home of the Des Moines Wild West "Family Fun" Fest!

Latest News - 2008

4/7/2008: Website being updated for new 2008 event.

Old News - 2007

6/30: Day 1 is over! Kids had a blast being deputized by Wyatt Earp to help capture Billy the Kid. Sunday is your last chance to join us (and only $10). Come on down
6/28: Welcome, Corn Fed Iowa Girl (logo t-shirts and caps), Linda Dietz's Mindworks, and the World's Best Beef Jerky!
6/27: More media mentions. Cityview has a write up on July 4th weekend events which includs us (page 20). You can also find our full page ad, and we're listed in the Saturday and Sunday event calendar. Meanwhile, the DM Juice mentioned us (page 84) in their listing too. Good job, guys and gals.
6/26: Welcome, Treasure Chest and "Cookie" of the Chuck Wagon Buckaroo Club (bring your kids, and camera!).
6/25: One of our merchants, Two Wolves Trading Post, plans to set up a tepee and have folks around to discuss true Native American history. Also, Amos Fab Foods will be providing some Mexican food. And, check out the video of Max Kenkel and Erik Anderson on ABC TV-5 this morning.
6/24: Fun Trips Branson will be there with great Branson, Missouri vacation deals. Also see ournew TV ad.
6/23: Welcome, Mi Casa and Francesco's!
6/22: Doc Anderson's Authentic Traveling Medicine Show will be joining us! Catch two medicine shows per day plus his Bungling Bros. Bowser & Beagle Flea Circus, as well as some up-close "Cowboy Cons and Swindles" between acts. Area magician Erik Anderson's family friendly show is a real crowd pleaser! FOOD VENDORS: Health inspector will be on site Saturday 9am.
6/21: We're working on finding a Mexican Food vendor to fill our last food slot. Also, we're working to see if we can bring in some folks from Branson, Missouri to offer some fantastic trip deals. Details as soon as we know anything, but let us know if you can help! Family Fun page added.
6/20: Collectable knives for sale? We'll know soon.
6/19: Mi Casa (rustic/log furniture) may be joining us, too!
6/18: Check out the new press release. Pony rides are comin', and a few more bands are in the process of being confirmed. Also, unfortunately Dip'n Good Dips (gourmet dips) will be unable to join us. We hope to see them at a future event!
6/16: Helicopter rides? Maybe! They have to see if there is a safe area to fly from at the site. Also, thanks to the stores in Valley Junction who put up our poster today!
Added new "Dress the Part" page, and moved Press Release to it's own page.
6/15: A vendor selling hermit crabs? You bet! Also, coupons available next week at Hy-Vees or buy discounted 2-day passes at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. Check ticket page for latest info.
6/14: Thomas Chainsaw and Wood Carving plans to join us (he was also at last year's Iowa Pumpkin Fest).
6/13: The website has been updated. Take a look around! VENDORS: The vendor agreement is available online for you to download, print, and send in. Also, see our full page/full color ad in Cityview!
6/11/2007: Yesterday we were out at Festival Park taping for the TV commercial.

See also: Press Release