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Help Iowans experiencing hunger by joining Food Bank of Iowa for Smoke Out Hunger on Sunday, July 30, at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit Food Bank of Iowa’s work to end hunger in Iowa! Guests ages 6-20 have a reduced-price ticket, and kids 5 and under get in free. Families (2 adults, 2 kids) can purchase a Family Four-Pack - a $25 savings!

This annual, family-friendly Sunday afternoon event welcomes people of all ages to enjoy all-you-care-to-eat barbecue prepared by central Iowa chefs, craft beer, desserts, games and live music. Have fun with your entire family while helping another Iowa family in need.

Smoke Out Hunger is proudly presented by Nationwide.

FOOD VENDORS:

ENTERTAINMENT:

  • Creations with a Twist: Balloon artist Daniel Poe creates imaginative balloon sculptures that thrill people of all ages!
  • Iowa League of Heroes: take a photo with one of our special guests - the Dark Knight, Spiderman, Wanda Maximoff and The Flash!
  • Randy Burk and the Prisoners: Steeped in the rich tradition of Americana artists before him like Steve Earle, Johnny Cash and Dave Alvin, Randy Burk creates music that is at once exciting and familiar, honest and soulful, fearless and introspective.

Purchase your tickets today -- prices go up $10 on the day of the event!

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FREE

Kids 5 and Under

Children ages 5 and under are free. Click here to purchase.

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$25 fee

Ages 6-20

Enjoy a discounted ticket price for individuals ages 6-20! Click here to purchase.

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$50 fee

Ages 21+

All food and beverages are included with your ticket price. Click here to purchase.

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$125 fee

Family Four Pack

Four tickets total - 2 (two) adult tickets and 2 (two) youth under 20 years old. All food and beverages are included with your ticket price Youth must be under 21 years of age. ID's will be checked upon arrival to the event. Click here to purchase.

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Grand Champion

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Reserve Champion

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  • Local 5 logo

Blue Ribbon

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  • Kum & Go logo
  • Sammons Financial Group logo
  • Business Record logo

Red Ribbon

  • Cupertino Electric logo
  • Waldinger logo
  • Warehouse Barbecue logo

Pitmaster

Smokehouse

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  • Laura & Danny Knispel