Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of May 16
Organization | Event | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Attendance | Meeting Venue | City |
Iowa Funeral Directors Association | State Convention | 5/17/2016 | 5/19/2016 | 600 | Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack & Hotel | Altoona |
Ajinomoto | May Meeting | 5/17/2016 | 5/19/2016 | 300 | Des Moines Marriott Downtown | Des Moines |
IGHSAU & ISHAA | Co-Ed State Track Meet | 5/19/2016 | 5/21/2016 | 45000 | Drake Stadium | Des Moines |
The Questers | Annual National Convention | 5/19/2016 | 5/23/2016 | 800 | Des Moines Marriott Downtown | Des Moines |
United States Bowling Congress (USBC) – Iowa Men’s State | Bowling Tournament | 5/20/2016 | 5/22/2016 | 1000 | Bowlerama- Des Moines|Merle Hay Mall | Des Moines |
United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Baseball | Slug Fest NIT AAA / Major | 5/21/2016 | 5/22/2016 | 4660 | Raccoon River Park | West Des Moines |
United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Baseball | Young Pro Classic NIT (AA/A) | 5/21/2016 | 5/22/2016 | 560 | Grimes Sports Complex- Grimes|Holiday Park | West Des Moines |
National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) | Iowa Governer’s Conference on Aging and Disabilities | 5/22/2016 | 5/24/2016 | 150 | Iowa Events Center | Des Moines |
Source: Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau