Largest events drawing visitors to the metro area, week of Sept. 17
| Account Name | Event Name | Arrival | Departure | Attendees | Mtg Venue | City |
| Iowa Biotechnology Association | Partnering for Growth | 9/18/2012 | 9/19/2012 | 200 | FFA Enrichment Center | Ankeny |
| Iowa Motor Truck Association | Annual Management Conference | 9/19/2012 | 9/20/2012 | 300 | Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown | Des Moines |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa | State Convention | 9/19/2012 | 9/20/2012 | 600 | Sheraton – West Des Moines | West Des Moines |
| The ESOP Association | Midwest ESOP Regional Conference | 9/19/2012 | 9/21/2012 | 430 | Des Moines Marriott Downtown | Des Moines |
| Hott Horse Shows | Madison County Fall Classic | 9/19/2012 | 9/23/2012 | 750 | Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center | Cumming |
| Central Iowa Wellness Council | Stress Less Healthy Iowa Conference | 9/20/2012 | 9/20/2012 | 200 | HyVee Conference Center WDM | West Des Moines |
| Christ Our Life Conference | Christ Our Life Conference | 9/22/2012 | 9/23/2012 | 8000 | Wells Fargo Arena | Des Moines |
| Des Moines Menace Soccer | Just for Girls Fall Invite | 9/22/2012 | 9/23/2012 | 3000 | James Cownie Soccer Park | Des Moines |
| Drake Sports | Drake Football vs. Morehead State | 9/22/2012 | 9/22/2012 | 3000 | Drake Stadium | Des Moines |
| Greater Des Moines Youth Hockey Association | JT Slap Shot Mix Up | 9/22/2012 | 9/23/2012 | 450 | Metro Ice Sports Facility | Urbandale |
| USSSA (Girls Fastpitch) – Bryan Sage Fall League | SDM Fall Classic | 9/22/2012 | 9/23/2012 | 1500 | Raccoon River Park | West Des Moines |
| USSSA (Girls Fastpitch) – Bryan Sage Fall League | SDM Fall Classic | 9/22/2012 | 9/23/2012 | 1500 | South Des Moines Complex | Des Moines |
| National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs | Annual Conference | 9/23/2012 | 9/26/2012 | 225 | Des Moines Marriott Downtown | Des Moines |
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