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Festival Events Around Gladbrook

Festival of Bands: Elementary Honor Band Concert

Join us for the Elementary Honor Band Concert as part of the Festival of Bands!

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT

Sinclair Auditorium, Cedar Rapids, IA
Festival of Bands: Gala Concert

Join us for the 2025 Festival of Bands Gala Concert.

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT

Sinclair Auditorium, Cedar Rapids, IA
Festival of Bands: Junior and Senior Honor Bands Concert

Join us for the Junior and Senior Honor Bands concert as part of the Festival of Bands.

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CT

Sinclair Auditorium, Cedar Rapids, IA
Des Moines Latino Film Festival

Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!

Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT

Varsity Cinema, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Latino Film Festival

Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT

Varsity Cinema, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Latino Film Festival

Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!

Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT

Varsity Cinema, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Latino Film Festival

Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!

Friday, Apr 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT

Varsity Cinema, Des Moines, IA
Adventureland Concert Band Festival

Both the Concert Band and the Wind Symphony will perform.

Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CT

Southeast Polk HIgh School Auditorium, Des Moines, IA
Heartland Spectrum Music Festival

This event has limited capacity, please note that there are only a certain number of spots available for this event and registration is required.

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CT

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA
Tulip Time Festival

"Our Heritage In Bloom" Schedule of Events and Activities 8:00am -Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum (8am-8pm) -Vermeer Corporation Museum (8am-4pm) 8:30am -Dutch Masters Antique Auto Display (8:30am-7:30pm, north of Square) -Pella City Tours…

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT

Pella Historical Village, Pella, IA
Tulip Time Festival

"Our Heritage In Bloom" Schedule of Events and Activities 8:00am -Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum (8am-8pm) -Vermeer Corporation Museum (8am-4pm) 8:30am -Dutch Masters Antique Auto Display (8:30am-7:30pm, north of Square) -Pella City Tours…

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT

Pella Historical Village, Pella, IA
Tulip Time Festival

"Our Heritage In Bloom" Schedule of Events and Activities 7:00am -Fly-In Breakfast (7-10am, Pella Municipal Airport): $10 adult, $6 children (5 & under) 8:00am -Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum (8am-8pm) 8:30am -Dutch Masters Antique Auto…

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. CT

Pella Historical Village, Pella, IA
Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

All Aboard The Bacon Boat Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, where sizzling bacon meets unparalleled fun!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CT

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

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