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2024 Multicultural Festival

Celebrating the people, culture and cuisine of the historic Valley Junction!

Thank You For Supporting

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Multicultural Festival Presenting Sponsor 

Prairie Meadows Hotel and Casino

Platinum Sponsors 

Venue Sponsor

Pop Up Museum & Gallery Sponsor 

Gold Sponsors 

Polk County Board of Supervisors
Matt McCoy & Angela Connolly

Silver Sponsors


Ronnie & Dr. Annissa Roland
Al & Sara Womble
Dr. Mary Sconiers-Chapman
Alonda Long 

Community Sponsors 

Renee Hardman, CEO LSI
At Large WDM City Council Member 

Kid Zone Sponsor

People Sponsors 

Matt* & Mallary McKinney
*At Large WDM City Council Member
Margaret Long
Shirley Ramirez
Valora James
Wallace & Sheila Pedigo
Valley Community Church, Stephen Long, Pastor  


 

Multicultural Festival Weekend Event Partners 

Contact us about Sponsor & Volunteer Opportunities info@tasteofthejunction.org

Taste of the Junction in the Community

      April 2024

Spoken Word & Live Music Featuring
Dwight Jackson Charles Scott
Dean Newman &
Other Local Artist Poets & Musicians 

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March 2024

Cesar Chavez Celebration

Community Building Partnership with Co Hosts:
West Des Moines Human Rights
Des Moines University
Medical Students for Latino Health
Taste of the Junction  

February 2024

Des Moines Chapter Links, Inc. Dinner & Meeting 

Celebrated our
New Location
  November 2023

January 2024

December 2023

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Valley High School Jazz Band

Curation & Preservation
Community Building
Cultural Education

The People The Cultures The Cuisines

Ribbon Cutting Event Oh What a Night! 
Thanks to Everyone for your Support
Special thanks
to the Valley High School Jazz Band 
West Des Moines Chamber 
Renee Hardman, WDM At Large Council Member

Eddie Davis Community Center
Hip Hope Inc. 
MoMere

Reike Plecas & Tim Alston  

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Labor Day Weekend the people who LIVE, WORK, OR PLAY in Valley Junction unite to celebrate our vibrant community.

Live entertainment,  food trucks, arts, crafts, & more. Fun for the whole family!

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Labor Day Weekend hear the history of Valley Junction that you won't find written in a history book. Open mic storytelling, pictures, presentations, and videos. 

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The Pop Up Museum exhibit is a series of double-sided panels highlighting the diversity and culture of the Valley Junction community.

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