Events drawing visitors to the metro area, week of Nov. 12
| Organization | Event | Arrival | Departure | Attendees | Venue | City |
| Callahan Promotions, Inc. | Arts & Crafts Show | November 16, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | 13,000 | Iowa State Fairgrounds | Des Moines |
| Fitness Sports – Living History Farms Off Road Race | Living History Farms Off Road Race | November 17, 2012 | November 17, 2012 | 7,500 | Living History Farms | Urbandale |
| Iowa Association of School Boards | State Convention | November 14, 2012 | November 15, 2012 | 2,000 | Iowa Events Center | Des Moines |
| Hollywood Vibe Dance | Dance Workshop | November 16, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | 1,000 | Sheraton – West Des Moines | West Des Moines |
| Hall of Fame Dance | Fall of Fame Dance Convention | November 18, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | 1,000 | HyVee Hall | Des Moines |
| Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville Championship Cup Series Banquet | November 17, 2012 | November 17, 2012 | 700 | Prairie Meadows | Altoona |
| Iowa District West of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod | Sr. High Youth Meeting | November 16, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | 500 | Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown | Des Moines |
| Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities | 18th Annual Water/Wastewater Operator’s Training Workshop | November 13, 2012 | November 15, 2012 | 300 | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Des Moines Northwest | Des Moines |
| American CueSports Alliance (ACS) | Iowa ACS Pool Championships | November 15, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | 300 | Prairie Meadows | Altoona |
| United States Tennis Association – Aspen | USTA MV BG18 Segment III Sweet 16 | November 16, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | 300 | Aspen Athletic Club | Des Moines |
| Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Annual Meeting | November 14, 2012 | November 15, 2012 | 225 | Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center | Des Moines |
Source: Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
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