80/35 Music Festival

80/35 Music Festival

80/35 is a multi-day music festival in Des Moines, Iowa celebrating music and the people who support music. The name comes from the two prominent interstates, I-80 and I-35, that meet at the corner of Des Moines. The festival includes a stage for national touring bands and several smaller stages featuring regional and local supporting acts. In addition to music there are resting places, interactive art, food and beverage sales, and booths for local organizations.

The festival brought an estimated attendance of over 30,000 people in 2008.80/35 Music Festival. [http://www.80-35.com/headlines.html#twenty-five "30,000 People Attend 80/35"] . "80/35 Music Festival". July 7, 2008.] Headlining acts in 2008 included The Flaming Lips and The Roots. The festival is intended to be an annual event, with 2009 dates confirmed for July 3 and July 4.Greater Des Moines Music Coalition. [http://www.desmoinesmc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=518&Itemid=139 "80/35 Success Launches Music Festival Into Another Year: 2009 Dates Announced "] . "Greater Des Moines Music Coalition". July 28, 2008.]

References

External links

* [http://www.80-35.com 80-35.com] Official 80/35 Music festival website


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