With the weather being so beautiful this summer, Iowans are looking for more and more ways to get out of the house to enjoy it.
Well, how do you do that without breaking the bank? Don't worry, there are plenty of free live music events for the music lover in all of us to enjoy around the city.
Here are a few that I've found. Email us and let know if there are any that we missed.
Jasper Winery’s Summer Concert Series
The series takes place every Thursday this summer from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Dazy Head Mazy, July 14
- Pianopalooza Band, July 21
- Flipside, July 28
- Final Mix, August 4
Visit the website for more information.
Music in the Junction
Looking to start your weekend early? Kick things off with Music in the Junction every Thursday until Sept. 29 on Fifth Street and Railroad Park in West Des Moines. It takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Trostel’s Greenbriar
You can hear live patio music at Trostel's Greenbriar, 5810 Merle Hay Rd, in Johnston. It starts at 7 p.m. on Fridays and goes on until 10 p.m.
- Jade & Company, July 22
- DJ Patrick Porto, July 29
- Mike Aceto, August 5
- DJ Patrick Porto, August 26
Free stage acts at the Iowa State Fair
- The Nadas, Aug. 12
- Lynch Mob, Aug. 14
- Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans, Aug. 14-15
- Cam, Aug. 15
- Bret Michaels, Aug. 17
- Ratt, Aug. 18
- Holy White Hounds, Aug. 20
- Billy Bob Thornton, Aug. 21
- Hawk Nelson, Aug. 21
- Color Me Badd, Aug. 21
Find more free entertainment at the Iowa State Fair by visiting their website.
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10 of 40![Becky Martin of Blakesburg throws at the KRNT Cow Chip]()
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19 of 40![Madi Gibbs of Earlville sprays down cows in the wash]()
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24 of 40![Claire Koenigs, 8, of Mapleton, Iowa (left), and Jeremy]()
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30 of 40![Eddie Scott of Des Moines and his son Xavier, 9, ride]()
31 of 40![Sara Hubbell of Marion and her daughter Lola, 5, ride]()
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