Des Moines, Iowa – Over 13,000 children and their parents enjoyed a funfilled weekend at Children & Families of Iowa’s (CFI) Kidsfest, presented by Veridian Credit Union. The event raised $155,000 for CFI.
Held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Building, attendees enjoyed 130 child-friendly exhibitors and activities. Stage shows included Creations-With-a-Twist! Story Time and guest appearances by Spiderman, Batman, Veggie Tales and a variety of princesses. Other big attractions included Academy of Wildlife Education, the circus train, inflatables, kids glamour spa, arts and crafts, and face painting, to name a few.
“It’s wonderful to see so many families come out and have a fun-filled day together, while at the same time supporting an organization that helps thousands of at-risk children and families,” says Amy Stapp-Arpy, Children & Families of Iowa Director of Development and Communications.
It takes many sponsors to make this event a success. We appreciate the support of our presenting sponsor Veridian Credit Union; our media sponsors KCCI TV 8, Cumulus Media, and the Des Moines Register; and our supporting sponsors Fareway, Wells Fargo, GuideOne Insurance, Scheels, Iowa School of Beauty and Jones Creek Apparel.
Through the generous support of organizations and individuals alike, CFI has been restoring hope, building futures, and changing lives for 125 years. What began as a small agency for parentless children has evolved over the decades into one of the state’s most respected providers of human services, offering hope and healing to tens of thousands of Iowans each year.
Proceeds from Kidsfest work to support CFI’s programs that serve at-risk children and families.
