Largest events drawing visitors to the metro area, week of July 16
| Organization | Event | Arrival | Departure | Attendees | Venue | City |
| Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) – Wrestling, Baseball, Soccer | Boys State Baseball Tournament | 7/20/2012 | 7/28/2012 | 33,000 | Principal Park | Des Moines |
| USA Volleyball | High Performance Championships | 7/18/2012 | 7/29/2012 | 18,000 | HyVee Hall | Des Moines |
| Mecum Auction | Des Moines Auction | 7/20/2012 | 7/21/2012 | 10,000 | Iowa State Fairgrounds | Des Moines |
| Arena Football | Iowa Barnstormers vs. San Antonio Talons | 7/21/2012 | 7/21/2012 | 6,000 | Wells Fargo Arena | Des Moines |
| Iowa Cubs | Home Series vs. New Orleans Zephyrs | 7/16/2012 | 7/19/2012 | 5,000 | Principal Park | Des Moines |
| Global Sports Baseball (a division of USSSA) | World Series – 10:U & 14:U | 7/18/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 4,000 | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex | Ankeny |
| Knoxville Raceway | Harris Clash – Modifieds | 7/19/2012 | 7/19/2012 | 3,500 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville |
| Knoxville Raceway | Championship Cup Series #15 plus 305’s – 3M Night | 7/21/2012 | 7/21/2012 | 3,500 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville |
| Central Hawkeye Gas Engine & Tractor Association | Power Show | 7/20/2012 | 7/21/2012 | 3,000 | Rural Waukee Grounds | Waukee |
| USA Swimming – Des Moines Swim Federation | Des Moines Swim Federation – South Regional Championships | 7/21/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 2,000 | Valley High School | West Des Moines |
| Team Championships International | “Kick It” 3-on-3 Soccer Shootout | 7/21/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 1,200 | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex | Ankeny |
| Global Sports Baseball (a division of USSSA) | World Series – 8:U Kid Pitch | 7/18/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 1,000 | James Cownie Baseball Park | Des Moines |
| Global Sports Baseball (a division of USSSA) | World Series – 8:U Kid Pitch | 7/18/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 1,000 | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex | Ankeny |
| Global Sports Baseball (a division of USSSA) | World Series – 11:U | 7/18/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 1,000 | James Cownie Baseball Park | Des Moines |
| Global Sports Baseball (a division of USSSA) | World Series – 11:U | 7/18/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 1,000 | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex | Ankeny |
| MA Dance | Commuter Camp | 7/19/2012 | 7/21/2012 | 1,000 | HyVee Hall | Des Moines |
| Amateur Softball Association (ASA) | Co-Ed Open & Classic C Slow Pitch | 7/20/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 800 | Raccoon River Park | West Des Moines |
| Amateur Softball Association (ASA) | Men’s Iowa Open All Classes | 7/20/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 500 | Des Moines Softball Complex | Des Moines |
| International Ford Retractable Car Club | National Convention | 7/17/2012 | 7/20/2012 | 350 | West Des Moines Marriott | West Des Moines |
| Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa | Annual Convention | 7/17/2012 | 7/19/2012 | 250 | Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino | Altoona |
| Iowa Pupil Transportation Association | State Conference | 7/16/2012 | 7/18/2012 | 200 | Holiday Inn – Airport | Des Moines |
| United States Polo Association | Texas Hold-em Tournament | 7/21/2012 | 7/22/2012 | 200 | Des Moines Polo Fields | Des Moines |
Source: Greater Des Moines Visitors and Convention Bureau
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