Join Us at the 2024 Iowa Cornbred Cornbread Festival!
What’s it all about?
This Festival is unapologetically corny! It’s designed to bridge the gaps between Iowa’s urban and rural cultures in education, agriculture, arts, innovation , technology, and careers.
Venue: Des Moines Riverview Park
Date: July 27th, 2024
Time: 10AM – 7PM
"Highlighting Iowa’s Future, Promoting #1IOWACULTURE”
Through a diverse array of activities, exhibits, and performances, attendees will be invited to explore the future of food, music, art, fashion, technology, and careers, as imagined by the next generation of Iowa's leaders.
Food of the Future!
Last year we had 30 varieties of cornbread. How many will we have this year?
Step into the culinary world of tomorrow as Iowa’s budding chefs showcase innovative dishes and culinary techniques that reflect the state’s rich agricultural heritage and embrace sustainability and innovation
Music of Tomorrow
Get ready to groove to the beats of Iowa’s future as talented young musicians take to the stage to showcase their original compositions and redefine the soundscape of the state.
Artistic Visions
Experience the creativity and imagination of Iowa’s youth as they unveil their artwork, installations, and performances that explore themes of identity, community, and the world around them.
Fashion Forward
Discover the latest trends and styles as young designers showcase their fashion-forward creations, blending tradition with innovation to shape the future of Iowa’s fashion industry.
Technological Innovations
Immerse yourself in the world of tomorrow as Iowa’s young tech enthusiasts demonstrate cutting-edge technologies, from virtual reality experiences to robotics and beyond.
Fashion Forward
Discover the latest trends and styles as young designers showcase their fashion-forward creations, blending tradition with innovation to shape the future of Iowa’s fashion industry.
Careers In The Corn
There are so many “Careers In The Cornfields”! Attendees of the festival will see how Iowa’s workforce offers limitless opportunities.
Through interactive exhibits, workshops, and panel discussions, festival-goers will have the chance to connect with the next generation of movers and shakers and gain a firsthand glimpse into the future of Iowa.
Ceremony
“Ahh Shucks”
Recognition Awards
Acknowledging urban and rural champions of Iowa’s “Corn Bred” culture