Ingersoll LIVE features live music, family-friendly fun on August 23
Get ready to celebrate at the ultimate neighborhood block party! Ingersoll LIVE, presented by Bankers Trust, will take over the 2800 block of Ingersoll Avenue on August 23 with two stages of live music, family-friendly entertainment, local food and drinks and community vendors from 3-10 p.m.
New this year: A partnership with Iowa Public Radio will bring a fresh lineup of talent and expertly curated musical performances to the Studio One Stage! Acts include The Swampland Jewels, Run Dog and Weary Ramblers. On the Mediacom Main Stage, don’t miss Suede and The Other Brothers. Local dance groups – including The Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps – will be performing on the street throughout the event.
MORE: View the entertainment line-up | See the list of food vendors
“Ingersoll LIVE is all about bringing neighbors and local businesses together to celebrate what makes this district so special,” said Lauren Kollauf, Executive Director of The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand. “Over the past two decades, Ingersoll LIVE has become a beloved tradition for many and we are proud to offer this free cultural event to our community.”
More to enjoy at Ingersoll LIVE:
- Kids Zone, featuring inflatables, mini golf, yard games, face painting, balloons, Des Moines Art Center station, JouJou toddler tent and a mini train (all activities free of charge)
- Food trucks and a beverage tent including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options
- 30+ vendors featuring local businesses, artists and nonprofit organizations
- Free bike valet, hosted by the Street Collective
GET INVOLVED: Sign up to volunteer at Ingersoll LIVE
“The Ingersoll area reflects a true sense of community, and it’s a neighborhood Bankers Trust has proudly served since we opened our doors more than 100 years ago,” said Emily Abbas, EVP, Chief Consumer Banking and Marketing Officer at Bankers Trust. “We’re proud to be a long-term supporter of Ingersoll LIVE and are eager to bring everyone together again for this great event.”
In addition to Bankers Trust, Ingersoll LIVE is supported by the Polk County Board of Supervisors, Prairie Meadows, Xtream Powered by Mediacom, Star Bar, Oak Park Restaurant, InvestDSM and other community sponsors.
