Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Date

○ Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location

○ Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa 50321

Time

○ 12pm-7pm

Parking

○ Parking is free and on-site

Restrooms

○ Restrooms are also available on-site

Weather

○ This is a rain or shine event. Please plan for the weather, the event may be cancelled if lightning
strikes or severe weather occurs.

Ticket & Registration

○ This is a free and open event to the public, re-entry is allowed.
○ Donations are highly encouraged to continue Fi & Friends Mission:
Fi & Friends is an Iowa nonprofit organization with a mission to empower individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families by advocating for their rights, fostering inclusive communities, and promoting understanding and acceptance. Through collaboration with our community, we aim to break down barriers and
ensure all autistic individuals and their families are valued, respected, and given the tools they need to thrive.

Sensory Accommodations

○ Silent Disco, Sensory Bags, Fenced-in Kids Area, TWO Sensory Tents
○ We will have ASL interpreters and ASL seating available
○ ADA Accessible Restrooms
○ Other Accommodations? Email us at Contact@fiandfriends.org

Pets

○ Pets are allowed, however, all pets must be leashed for the safety of all attendees.

What can I bring?

○ Chairs/Blankets
○ Food and NA beverages
○ We will have food trucks and the Biergarten open so that guests may purchase on their own. Biergarten is Card Only.

Festival FYI

○ There will be community partners, merch and artistic vendors, and sponsors/business partners represented during the event.

Business Vendors

○ If you would like to have a table/booth at this event, email: Contact@fiandfriends.org

Volunteers

○ If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here:

Prohibited List

Volunteer Sign-Up

○ Firearms, tasers, pepper spray, blades, or weapons of any kind.
○ Illicit and illegal substances as defined by the local and federal government.
○ Outside alcohol - defined as all alcohol NOT purchased at Heartland Spectrum Music Festival beverage tents
○ Flammable or flame-inducing items, such as fireworks, flares, or explosives.