Ingersoll LIVE, presented by Bankers Trust, will feature two stages of live music on August 29. The neighborhood block party takes over the 2800 block of Ingersoll Avenue from 3-10 p.m. with family-friendly entertainment, local food and drinks and community vendors.
Studio One Stage
The Studio One Stage will feature a fresh lineup of talent and expertly curated musical performances thanks to a partnership with Iowa Public Radio. Acts include:
- 5:00 p.m.: Rutabaga
- 6:30 p.m. 28 Days Later
- 8:00 p.m.: YOUNGER
On the Mediacom Main Stage, don’t miss:
- 6 p.m.: Faculty Lounge
- 8:30 p.m.: Bad Friends
Local dance groups – including The Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps – will be performing on the street throughout the event.
MORE: See the full entertainment line-up and schedule
“We can’t wait to celebrate our special district with neighbors and local businesses at Ingersoll LIVE,” said Lauren Kollauf, Executive Director of The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand. “This event is a summer tradition in Des Moines and we are excited to invite the community to join us at our neighborhood block party.”
Kid Zone
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
- 35+ vendors featuring local businesses, artists and nonprofit organizations
- Free bike valet, hosted by the Street Collective
MORE: See the full list of vendors & food options
“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, Mediacom, Iowa Public Radio, Oak Park Restaurant, Elevator Spaces, Peachtree Properties, InvestDSM and other community sponsors.
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