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Urbandale Craft Beer and Food Fest
Kick off summer in Urbandale listening to live music, sampling craft beer from 17 breweries and enjoying delicious local food from area restaurants! Listening to the sounds of summer while sipping ice cold beer and enjoying local fare is the perfect way to spend an afternoon on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from Noon – 4 p.m. at Walker Johnston Park in and around the EJ Giovannetti Shelter (9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale).
We are thrilled to bring you the band The Candymakers and solo artist Lance Eaton (with Monkey Monkey Monkey) as this year’s entertainment! Be sure to follow us on Facebook (UrbandaleCraftBeerandFoodFest) to stay up to date on announcements!
Advance tickets are only $10/person through June 12th, 2015 at 5 pm. Then, tickets will be sold at the door only for $20/person on day of the event. A souvenir sampling mug will be handed out to the first 500 people in gate (excluding designated drivers)!
Designated driver tickets are only $5 (sampling glass and wristband to sample not included).
Tickets can be purchased online at: https://tikly.co/events/415
If you purchase online, no physical ticket will be given or is needed. Just give your name at registration. Online tickets are available until 5 pm on Friday, June 12th.
Physical tickets will be available to purchase at the Urbandale Chamber office located at 2830 100th Street, Ste 110 in Urbandale. The Chamber office is open Monday-Friday between 8-5 pm.
Notes: No one under the age of 21 is allowed to enter the event and this policy will be strictly enforced. No refunds will be given. Each attendee is allowed one 2 oz sample of each kind of beer. No exceptions. The beer samples are included in your ticket price. Bottles/cups of beer and food will be sold at the event and are cash only. The event will be held rain or shine.
We want everyone to have a great time at this event, but in case you have TOO much of a good time, Yellow Cab Company is sponsoring the Designated Driver Station!
The Drake Bakery, Cafe, and Bar Sweet Deal of the Week
Click here May 29th at 9am for the Sweet Deal of the Week offer!
The Drake Bakery, Cafe, and Bar specializes in comfort food and bakery items. From burgers and pizzas to beignets and biscuits, this family resuarant has something for everyone. The Drake also offers what no other family restaurants in the area has; a dance floor, stage, and sound system. Making it a great get together place after Drake University events.
Wednesday nights are Ladies Nights.
Sunday brunch is served 10am – 1:30pm
The Drake Bakery, Cafe, and Bar located at 1409 23rd Street in Des Moines.
Wizard World Comic Con Sweet Deal of the Week
Click here on Friday, May 15th at 9AM for the Sweet Deal of the Week offer!
Wizard World Comic Con coming to Des Moines June 12 – 14 at the Iowa Events Center, Downtown Des Moines.
Who needs Christmas in July when you can have Halloween in June; Cosplay is a big part of this event. Even if you don’t dress up in costume, come to see the elaborate getups of people dressed up as your favorite super heros and more.
Costume Contest: Saturday 6/13 – Spend hours making the perfect superhero costume? Strut your stuff for WWCC and compete for cool prizes!
You can play the newest and best video games out today in the Gaming Zone – can even play in tournaments for great prizes.
You can meet some of the top artists in the industry that have created such works as Scooby Doo, King of the Hill, Transformers, GI Joe and top comic artists from around the world.
See the official DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future
See the Dumb & Dumber Shaggin Wagon
STARS ON SITE THAT YOU CAN MEET:
- William Shatner (Actor – Star Trek [Captain James T. Kirk]; T.J. Hooker; Boston Legal)
- Robert Englund (Actor – A Nightmare on Elm Street [Freddy Krueger])
- WWE Superstar Seth Rollins
- Alex Kingston (Actress – Doctor Who [River Strong]; Arrow [Dinah Lance])
Kids Day! Sunday 6/14
Parents, bring your kids along for a special day of activities and giveaways especially for kids ages 10 and under!
Face Painting
Free Artist sketches and other giveaways
Kid’s Costume Contest
Kid’s Gaming Contest
Kids 10 and under get in free ALL WEEKEND! 2 free children 10 and under per 1 adult.
We have cool parties and events going on after the show floor closes:
- Thurdsay June 11th: Official “Kick Off the Con” event with celebrity guests!
- Friday June 12th: Drink and Draw: come hang out with our Artist Alley for a fun night of drinking and drawing!
- Saturday June 13th: After Party: help us celebrate a successful show with celebrities and hundreds of other Comic Con attendees! Cosplay encouraged.
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