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The arts festival has its roots in the Des Moines Arts Center's Art in the Park, which started in 1958.Originally held in the parking lot of the Arts Center, the event eventually moved to a nearby park and later the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
The state fair moved to Des Moines permanently in 1878. The fairgrounds were initially located on the west side of the city between East 38th Street on the east, East 42nd Street on the west, Center Street on the north and Grand Avenue on the south. [3] In 1886 the fairgrounds were moved to the east side of town on University Avenue.
The fairgrounds are spread over 450 acres (1.8 km 2), including 160 acres (0.65 km 2) of campsites. Located at East 30th Street and East University Avenue, it is a 10 minute drive east from downtown Des Moines. [8] The fairgrounds are filled with carnival rides and vendors during the Fair.
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Western Gateway Park is an urban park located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.Opened in 2006, the park has served as the host to political rallies, [1] [2] the Des Moines Arts Festival, [3] the 80/35 Music Festival, and various athletic events and festivals.
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