Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa’s largest children’s festival, Children & Families of Iowa’s (CFI) Kidsfest, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is quickly approaching!
Kidsfest will be held Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Building. Tickets are just $7.50 per person and will be available for purchase at the door. Families can access $2 off coupons at local Fareway stores and Veridian Credit Union locations.
“Kidsfest is really all about family,” says Amy Stapp-Arpy, Chief Development Officer/Vice President of Development and Communications. “It gives families a chance to have fun and spend time together while giving back to other families in need. We have many new exciting activities and we hope people will take the opportunity to get out of the house and spend some quality time together.”
This year’s event has many exciting activities for the whole family, including new stage shows such as ventriloquist Lisa Laird and friends from Pockets Full of Fun; and “The Weather Dude” Nick Walker, a national TV meteorologist who uses his vocal, instrumental and songwriting talents to teach children the basics of weather and the importance of severe weather preparedness.
Also new this year, two private parties that are sure to create lasting memories for attendees: a Snow Queen and Ice Princess Private Party on Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m. and a Superhero Private Party on Sunday, March 8 at 10 a.m. Each party is limited to 100 guests and the first 100 individuals in line at the SE entrance before each party will receive a free ticket with paid general admission.
Other Kidsfest activities include face painting, inflatables, GameTruck, kids’ glamour spa, circus train, photo booth, fingerprint photo ID booth, and many more attractions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Star Wars and superhero characters as well as their favorite princesses.
Many sponsors help make this event a success. We would like to thank our presenting sponsor Veridian Credit Union; our media sponsors KCCI TV 8, Cumulus Media, and the Des Moines Register; and our supporting sponsors Fareway, GuideOne Insurance, Iowa School of Beauty, Scheels, United Healthcare and Wells Fargo.
Proceeds from Kidsfest help fund CFI’s programs that serve at-risk children and families.
