Most people will tell you that sipping hot coffee and snacking on fresh donuts is the best way to start your day – but what if you could spend the whole day with coffee beans and glazed donuts? Check out the Iowa Coffee and Donut Festival coming to Des Moines on May 4, 2020, and you’ll be in for the sweetest day of the year.
Every year, Iowans gather to celebrate the best couple in the state - Coffee and Donuts! The Iowa Coffee and Donut Festival is held in Des Moines each spring, much to the delight of foodies everywhere.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Mark your calendar now! The festival runs for one day on May 4, 2020, and tickets are sure to sell out.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Dozens and dozens of donuts are waiting for you at the Capital Square. Will you stuff your face with sprinkles, or choose a Boston Creme to start the day?
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
There are always plenty of vendors showing off their donut decorating skills. If you’re a fan of powdered donuts or cider donuts, you’re sure to find a few sweet treats that you will love.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
The day is packed with contests, games, and entertainment. The Donut eating contest challenges participants to eat as many donuts as they can in a three minute period. It’s always so competitive!
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
At the end of the day, someone will be crowned Donut Queen. This is a honor that’s sure to go to anyone’s head - can you imagine being the Queen of Donuts? What a responsibility!
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Along with donut eating and Donut Queen, you’ll also find contests for best coffee, best donut, Jelly Donut Wrestling, and more.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Kids and adults alike will love making their very own dream donut at the Donut Bar. Choose from as many toppings as you want.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Of course, the Iowa Coffee and Donut festival isn’t just about sweet treats! The best coffee vendors in the area show up to show off their beans.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Try new gourmet brews that are sure to wake you up! The best roasters in Iowa will help you find a blend that blows your tastebuds away.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
In between contests, check out the grooves of top notch bands and musicians. Live entertainment from local performers keeps the day going smoothly.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Make plans to attend the Iowa Coffee and Donuts Festival and you’ll have an absolute blast. We can’t guarantee you won’t leave with a bellyache, but we can guarantee that it’s so worth it.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
For more information about the Iowa Coffee and Donut Festival and to buy your tickets, visit the festival website here.
Photos taken by Jaime Pollard Parrott
Thanks to Jaime Pollard Parrott for taking such great pictures of last year’s Coffee and Donut festival and allowing us to share them with you.
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