Events

High Life Lounge & El Bait Shop 200 SW 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 April 18th, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Looking for a positively porktastic way to spend a Saturday? Join us at Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival on April 18! Stop by our booth from 11 AM to 2 PM to spin our wheel to score cool swag and sample BILL Beer while supplies last. Plus, enter to win a 22" Blackstone Griddle and a $50 Fareway gift card! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-blue-ribbon-bacon-festival-tickets-1984323494990?aff=oddtdtcreator

Locust Experience Center – Downtown Des Moines 1408 Locust St. Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309 April 21, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM It’s Drake Relay season! We’re thrilled the Grand Blue Mile starting line is in front of our Locust Experience Center so we can join the fun and pass out water, Gatorade and popsicles to runners. The race begins at 6 PM and the celebration continues through 8 PM. Whether you're walking, running or cheering everyone on, we can't wait to see you there. Learn more: https://www.grandbluemile.com/

Horizon Event Center 2100 NW 100th St, Clive, IA 50325 April 25, 2026 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM We may not be powerlifters, but we are a proud sponsor of the 2026 Iowa Women’s Barbell Classic hosted by the Raise the Bar Initiative. Come out to celebrate the UNbelievable strength of women and girls in our community on Saturday, April 25. Learn more about the organization here or get tickets here.

Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 April 26, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM More details coming soon!

The Parc – A Food Lot 202 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 May 2, 2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM We’re kicking off food truck season at The Parc on Saturday, May 2! Join us for delicious food from five of our favorite trucks: Main Street Café & Bakery, Karam’s Grill, Mulberry Farm & Food Truck, Magoo's Pizza and Jana’s Snack Shack. Enjoy yard games, a bounce house, caricature artist, live music by Royce Johns and SO much more. Learn more about The Parc: foodtruckparc.com

Locust Experience Center – Downtown Des Moines 1408 Locust St. Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309 May 8, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM A wellness class in a credit union lobby?! YUP, that’s how we roll. Come out to UNwind at our Yoga + Mat Pilates Fusion class with Maddie Smith, studio owner of Align Yoga + Wellness, on Thursday, May 8. This beginner-friendly class will be at our Locust Experience Center in downtown Des Moines. Spots are limited so don’t miss your chance to register: Spring Into Wellness RSVP

Iowa Events Center 2730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 May 9, 2025 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM More details coming soon!

Waterloo UNbanking Center 624 Franklin St, Waterloo, IA 50703 May 13th, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM More details coming soon!

Ankeny UNbanking Center 2710 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 May 14th, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Are you a member of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce? Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments and an UNbelievable giveaway on Thursday, May 14. No registration required. Learn more about this event and other Ankeny Chamber events here: Ankeny Chamber Events

Principal Park 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 May 14th, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM More details coming soon!