2026 Multicultural Festival
Taste of the Junction!
The Junction Speaks
Thursday, September 3
followed by
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Jazzin in the Junction
Friday, September 4
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LIVE Music on the Main Stage
Saturday, September 5
Guitarras ATM Band will be headlining on Saturday, September 5th!!
Events are FREE and
Open to the Public. All are welcome.
Celebrate community, culture and connection – Labor Day Weekend!
Join us for three vibrant days filled with incredible flavors, rich traditions, and family fun!
The Junction Speaks – Sept. 3rd
The Junction Speaks opens the Multicultural Festival weekend. Since 2013, the event has revealed and preserved the rich multicultural oral histories of the families that created a tight-knit community integrated because of humanity, not desegregation legislation. A rich evening of history through storytelling, slideshows, presentations, video and open mic.
6:00pm to 8:00pm at the TPK Event Center
1208 Grand Ave,
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Jazzin in theJunction – Sept. 4th
On Friday, September 4th, we celebrate the Spoken Word and Live Jazz. For those of you who have never experienced a Spoken Word event, you should come and see what it’s all about. It’s a casual evening of local poets, music and songs. Those in attendance share stories of ancestors and special historical happenings in Valley Junction. Some are first-hand memories, while others are stories handed down for generations. starts at 6:00pm.
Starts at 6:00pm at Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge
2500 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Multicultural Street Festival – September 5th
On Saturday, September 5, from 2:00pm to 10:00pm is the annual Taste of the Junction Multicultural Street Festival.
2:00pm to 10:00pm at Railroad Park Pavillion
401 Railroad Place
West Des Moines, IA 50265
LIVE Music, Food & Beverage Tents, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Kid Zone and more. Fun for the entire family! Bring your lawn chairs and your dancin’ shoes. It’s going down in the Junction!
Saturday, September 5th
LIVE Music! 2pm – 10pm
Welcome our headliner:
Guitarras ATM Salsa Band!
at 8pm
Throughout the day will be:
Live Mural Painting!
Cultural Food Court
Authentic dishes from global cuisines.
Locally famous barbecue and smoked meats.
Freshly baked specialty pies, cobblers, and cakes.
Kid Zone
Inflatables and creative crafts.
Face-painting.
Safe, family-friendly fun for all ages!
Dapper Donnie & Friends
High-energy Street Performances
…thank you for joining us at the Multicultural Festival!
