This is the place to be!  Stroll through The Emporium sponsored by Mrs. Clarks and experience food and beverage options like never before in Des Moines. This unique shopping area will include a large range of items including wine, coffee, cheese and much more.  Exhibitors will be on-site dishing up the secrets of their success.  Also, items will be available in The Emporium sponsored by Mrs. Clarks for purchase and attendees will be able to partake from more than 100 exhibitors.  Exhibitor Booth space is available now please contact us today at clorenzen@iowaeventscenter.com for more information.

Iowa's Premier Wine & Food Expo features well-known personalities and regional chefs.  Our big names at the event include Duff Goldman and Andrew Zimmern...who will be displaying their talents at The Celebrity Kitchen Theatre sponsored by Kitchen Classics!

Get the autographs of your favorite featured celebrity chef in Hockenberg's Meet & Greet Zone. (Celebrity Meet & Greets are limited due to time constraints and schedules.)

Visit "Your Cookin!" Stage recipes with Iowa beef, pork and turkey featuring 30 minute demonstrations from local and regional chefs. Learn the secrets of local and regional chefs.Stop by this stage to see how your favorite local dishes are prepared.

What a concept!  When attendees purchase items on-site at Iowa's Premier Wine & Food Expo you can leave those items at our convenient, on-site drop-off location at no charge.  Continue to peruse hands free and pick up your items when you’re through.

Imagine this……a place where you can walk in and you’re surrounded by a variety of wine, beer, and spirits available to sample for one low price of $12.00. Don’t miss the wide variety that the Sampling Zone has to offer. *(There is a $12.00 additional charge to enter the Sampling Zone and attendees must be 21 years of age to enter.)

The Hy-Vee Wine Shop will feature hundreds of varieties of wine and beer. Sample as many as you like. You can purchase your favorites in the Hy-Vee Wine Shop for your convenience. Must be 21 years of age to enter.