Iowa Hunger Calendar

Smoke Out Hunger is back for 2019!

Des Moines’ premier BBQ event is back on Sunday, July 28, 2019! Enjoy all the BBQ you can eat from a smoke-tastic lineup of local pitmasters and restaurants (including some unique vegetarian BBQ options!). Pair your BBQ samplings with refreshing craft beers — all at no cost past the ticket price! Round out your Smoke Out Hunger experience with live music, lawn games, and picnic table board games. All proceeds benefit Food Bank of Iowa’s work to end hunger in Iowa! Kids 6-12 have a reduced price ticket, and kids 5 and under get in free.

Check back for more details as our event date approaches.

Enjoy Central Iowa’s Best BBQ!

2018 Vendor List:

• Jethro’s BBQ
• Captn’s BBQ
• Fresh Cafe and Market
• Uncle Wendell’s BBQ
• Zombie Burger & Shake Lab
• Rolling Smoke BBQ
• Woody’s Smoke Shack
• Bubba
• ShortE’s BBQ
• Gateway Market
• Rootz Afro Caribbean Cuisine
• Bauder’s Ice Cream

Sip on Refreshing Craft Beer!

Summer calls for cold beer, and there’s nothing better than a great variety of local and national craft beer, all provided by Doll Distributing. Discover the best beer-BBQ pairings or just enjoy a cold one in the sun!

2018 Brewery List:

• Boulevard Brewing Co.
• Exile Brewing Co.
• Court Avenue Brewing Co.
• Keg Creek Brewing Co.
• Fishback & Stephenson Cider
• Vin26 Wine On Tap

Enjoy live music

Adam Bruce will perform throughout the event!

Kids Activities

• Face painter
• Balloon animals
• Avengers of the Knight

Location

Brenton Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309

Questions?

Reach out to us at Food Bank of Iowa with any questions about Smoke Out Hunger or our mission to provide food for Iowa children, families, and seniors to lead full and active lives, strengthening the communities where they live. You can reach our communications manager, Danny Akright, at 515-867-2885 or by email at dakright@foodbankiowa.org.