Saturday, Sept. 12 – Des Moines Concours Charity Gala
The weekend begins with the highly anticipated Des Moines Concours Charity Gala on Saturday, September 12, at the beautiful Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines.
This elegant evening will feature fine dining, entertainment, exclusive vehicles, cocktails, and special experiences — all while supporting Children’s Cancer Connection and the Des Moines Concours Automotive Heritage Grant.
The Concours has worked closely with Children’s Cancer Connection since 2014. We continue in 2026 to support their mission of CCC’s mission is to connect Iowa families affected by childhood cancer by providing opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen community. The Des Moines Concours has provided more than $100,000 to the organization.
Des Moines Concours Automotive Heritage Grant administered by the Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation provides financial assistance for tools, project funding, equipment, or training that supports high school automotive education across the state of Iowa. These grants were funded in part by the Red Flag Tour of Iowa.
Additional Gala programming, featured guests, and ticket information will be announced soon.
Check out the 2025 Charity Gala photo gallery!
