FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The The festival will open Friday, July 17 from 5 pm-8 pm, followed by a concert with XOLEX. The festival reopens Saturday at 10 am for a full day of fun and food for the whole family, concluding with our feature concert Springsteen Tribute.  

The Waukee Arts Festival has quickly become Waukee's largest and best-attended city event and draws more than 13,000 people from across the Midwest. The Waukee Arts Council is a non-profit organization. All proceeds go back to the community through additional artistic engagements, future arts festivals, and financial scholarships for local high school students wishing to pursue continued education in the arts.

In addition to the 100+ artist exhibits and headlining concerts, our festival also features acoustic music acts throughout the day, food vendors offering varied fare, unique beer garden, kids activities, and entertainment for the whole family.

How do I apply?
Artists and Food Trucks apply here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14156

How do I volunteer?
Volunteer sign up: TBD
Volunteers get a FREE Waukee Art Festival shirt.

Judged Awards:
Best of Show $500
Second Place $300
Third Place $200 

May I bring my dog to the festival?
Yes, but must be leashed.

Will water be available?
Yes, refillable water station will be provided free of charge to the public (located near the food trucks).

May I bring a cooler?
No, we will have plenty of vendors available selling food, drinks and beer.

Is seating available at the concert?
A few picnic tables will be available near the beer garden, but we encourage you to bring your own lawn chair or blankets for grass seating.

Where should I park?
Parking is available at the Waukee High School and Waukee Middle School lot. There is also parking near the ball fields and outside the football stadium (North side of the festival). There will be a  handful of handicap parking spots available near the volleyball courts. 

Is there and admission fee to attend the concerts?
No, this event is free to public for both the art and the nightly concerts.