Court Avenue and the East Village get eight dates, opening with Halloween. Oktoberfest is the single absence, which is curious in a city with this much German heritage.
Which Des Moines district hosts the crawls?
The East Village and the Court Avenue district are the two candidates, sitting either side of the Des Moines River.
How do the two Des Moines districts differ?
Court Avenue is the older bar strip and runs busier, while the East Village is more restaurant-led with a slightly older crowd.
Does the Iowa legislature affect these dates?
On weekdays it can. The Iowa session runs January through spring, which puts a political workforce in the city around the March dates.
Do Iowans head to the lakes in summer?
A good number. Northern Iowa's lakes draw a share of the metro on summer weekends, which thins the July crowd.
How cold are the Des Moines winter dates?
Cold, sitting in the twenties through December and January, so the compact districts matter more than they do in July.
Is Des Moines walkable for a route?
Within either district, yes. The walk across the river between them is short enough to manage in reasonable weather. The river walk between them takes a few minutes in reasonable weather.
Which Des Moines date runs longest?
New Year's Eve, at eight hours past midnight. The December pair run four until eleven on the first Saturday. The December pair run four until eleven on the first Saturday of the month.
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