Region 5 wants to ensure a safe and healthy festival for all participants. Please consider taking the following precautions to protect yourself and others as we gather together in Des Moines:
Before the Festival
- Get vaccinated and/or boosted against COVID-19 and the Flu
Click here to find a vaccine near you - Take a COVID-19 test before traveling to the festival
Participants who test positive should not travel to Des Moines. - Bring face masks and additional COVID tests with you to the festival
At the Festival
- We encourage the use of face masks at all in-person festival events
A limited supply of face masks will be available at the festival, however we encourage you to bring you own. - Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer if handwashing is not available
- Please wear a face mask if you have any symptoms of illness
- Take a COVID-19 test if you begin to have any symptoms of COVID-19
- IF YOU BECOME ILL (COVID-19, FLU, etc.) WHILE AT THE FESTIVAL:
- Do NOT attend any festival in-person events.
- Isolate as much as possible. If you absolutely must come into contact with others, wear a face mask.
- Please email the coordinator of any events you are scheduled to participate in. Your event coordinator will provide guidance on how to handle your participation in that event.
Des Moines Health Resources
- Des Moines COVID-19 Testing Information
- Pharmacies
Walgreens Pharmacy
606 Walnut Street
HyVee Pharmacy
420 Court Avenue - Hospital/Emergency Rooms
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant Street
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Avenue