(Des Moines, IA) — The Des Moines Arts Festival received international recognition this week at the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Annual Convention & Expo in Palm Springs, California, including the top award – the Grand Gold Pinnacle – for Best Festival in the World.
The convention and expo drew competitors from all over the country and the world, including the Pasadena Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, CA, the Canada Together Festival from Vancouver, Canada, the Kentucky Derby Festival from Louisville, Kentucky, the ÖRVÉNYESVÖLGY FESTIVAL from Hungary, the Chiang Mai Flower Festival from Thailand, among many others. The awards, known as pinnacles, cover a wide range of categories and are awarded on the gold, silver, and bronze tiers.
The Des Moines Arts Festival won a pinnacle in the following categories:…