Cajun Fest is back and adding some spice to Iowa nice for 2025. Promising some real southern comfort, Cajun Fest has been dubbed the "Mardi Gras of the Midwest" and is an all-day celebration of Cajun culture. The annual celebration brings plenty of food, live music and entertainment to the Des Moines metro, and was created by Iowans with ties to Louisiana. Here's what we know about this year's cajunfestiowa. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #WestDesMoines #Iowa #DesMoinesFoodie #DesMoinesEats