Unity and solidarity within the community is celebrated during the annual Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival during Labor Day weekend.

The outdoor festival includes LIVE music, food trucks, arts, culture, crafts, and a kid fun zone. Crowds gather from West Des Moines and surrounding communities. Descendants of Historic Valley Junction travel from different parts of the country for this annual event.

The origin histories of Serbian, Mexican, and African Americans in Valley Junction have been curated, recorded, and published at the annual TOTJ Multicultural Festival.

Schedule

September 1, 2023

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm : The Junction Speaks

Location : Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines Iowa 50265.

September 2, 2023

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm : Multicultural Festival

Location : Railroad Park Music Pavilion,4th & Railroad Place, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.

Date : September 1 - 2, 2023

Location :

Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines Iowa 50265.
Railroad Park Music Pavilion,4th & Railroad Place, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.

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