Discover The Most Delicious Event Of The Year When You Attend Iowa's Coffee And Donut Festival
By Kim Magaraci
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Published January 29, 2020
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.
Mark your calendar now! The festival runs for one day on May 4, 2020, and tickets are sure to sell out.
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?
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.
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!
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!
Along with donut eating and Donut Queen, you'll also find contests for best coffee, best donut, Jelly Donut Wrestling, and more.
Kids and adults alike will love making their very own dream donut at the Donut Bar. Choose from as many toppings as you want.
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.
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.
In between contests, check out the grooves of top notch bands and musicians. Live entertainment from local performers keeps the day going smoothly.
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.
For more information about the Iowa Coffee and Donut Festival and to buy your tickets, visit the festival website here .
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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