World Food & Music Festival

STAR 102.5 invites you to the World Food and Music Festival, September 15^th through the 17^th at their new location in Western Gateway Park, in Downtown Des Moines.

Enjoy food and drinks from around the world! There will also be live music, dancing, cooking demonstrations and great entertainment for the entire family!

Admission is free, with $1 tastes and all entrees being $6 or less.

Click here to check out the list of food vendors!

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