Cheapskates Events

Cheapskates Events Putting on events that bring people together and create opportunities for small businesses to shine. There are new items weekly.
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Our goal is to build fun, welcoming events that support local entrepreneurs, and connect the community. We are a discounted retail store offering new, overstock, liquidated, and returned items from large chain retail stores. Prices start at $9 an item on Thursday and drop each day after. We restock on Thursdays and Fridays. Keep an eye on this page as we do offer "fill a bag" days as well as .50 cent/.25 quarter days.

Some Winterfest photos. Again, thank you to all the vendors and attendees! We have a video we are making that we will sh...
01/30/2026

Some Winterfest photos. Again, thank you to all the vendors and attendees! We have a video we are making that we will share soon.

The Big Indoor Garage Sale was a big success! Thank you to all the vendors that joined us and all the attendees. Here ar...
01/30/2026

The Big Indoor Garage Sale was a big success! Thank you to all the vendors that joined us and all the attendees. Here are some photos of the fun day!

01/29/2026

Invite Your Friends to Follow Us! 🌟

Did you know you can help support our business just by inviting your friends to follow our page? It’s quick and makes a big difference!

How to Invite Friends:
1️⃣ Go to our page.
2️⃣ Click the three horizontal lines (sometimes called the “More” or menu button).
3️⃣ Select “Invite Friends”.
4️⃣ Choose friends (or select ALL) you think would enjoy our events and updates, then click “Send Invites.”

Why It Helps:
Every new follower means more people see our events, vendors, and updates. The more followers we have, the easier it is for us to grow, host better events, and support our amazing vendors—like a community growing together! ❤️

Thank you for helping us reach more people and make our events even better! 🎉

01/27/2026

✨ Vendor Appreciation Post ✨
I just want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our amazing vendors. Your creativity, hard work, and dedication are what make our events so special. From the time you load in to the last customer you serve, you bring the energy, the talent, and the heart that keeps these events growing.

We truly appreciate you choosing to be part of our events, trusting us with your businesses, and showing up ready to shine. We wouldn’t be able to do this without you, and we’re grateful for each and every one of you.
Here’s to continued growth, great shows, and many more successful events together 🤍

01/27/2026

Congratulations to Mackenzie Willmert on winning the raffle for a free gift card to Texas Roadhouse!

🥶❄️ It may be cold outside, but the fun is heating up! ❄️🥶WINTERFEST IS TOMORROW! 🎉Bring the whole family out for a fun-...
01/24/2026

🥶❄️ It may be cold outside, but the fun is heating up! ❄️🥶

WINTERFEST IS TOMORROW! 🎉
Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day of shopping, smiles, and winter fun! We’ll have a variety of vendors offering unique gifts, handmade items, treats, and so much more — perfect for browsing, gifting, and supporting small businesses.
Plus, there’s plenty for kids and families to enjoy, making it a great day for everyone, all in one warm place!
Don’t let the cold keep you home — bundle up, grab the family, and come shop, explore, and have fun at WinterFest! ❄️🛍️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
📅 Saturday January 24th
📍 Iowa Emc Expo (Iowa Event Center)
⏰ 8am to 6pm
Admission $8 Adults $5 kids 2 & under free

01/23/2026

🥶❄️ Yes, it’s going to be dangerously cold this Saturday… but WinterFest is WARM! ❄️🥶

With Des Moines facing extreme cold temps and school canceled, everyone is going to be stir-crazy. Instead of being cooped up inside all day, bring the family out to WinterFest this Saturday— warm, fun, and packed with things to see, buy, do, and taste!

🔥 Heated indoor spaces
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly
🍴 Samples to try
🛍️ Vendors of all kinds, including:
• Games & comic vendors 🎮📚
• Fresh sourdough breads 🍞
• Local honey 🍯
• Beef burgers & tamales 🌮🍔
• Drink vendors & sweets and treats 🥤🍪
• Handmade crafts & metal décor 🛠️
• 3D Printing
• Books 📖
• Western wear 🤠
• Candle making 🕯️
• Face painting 🎨
• On-site photography 📸
• And so much more!

📍 Iowa Events Center
📅 Saturday, January 24th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
💲 Adults: $8
💲 Kids: $5
👶 Kids 2 & under: FREE

Warm up, snack happy, shop local, and get everyone out of the house! Tag someone who needs weekend plans 👇❄️🔥

Join us at Winterfest 2026 this Saturday from 8–6! ❄️🍦Shop small, eat well, and stay cozy while supporting amazing local...
01/22/2026

Join us at Winterfest 2026 this Saturday from 8–6! ❄️🍦

Shop small, eat well, and stay cozy while supporting amazing local businesses.

✨ Indoor & heated
✨ Family-friendly fun
✨ Shopping, food, and winter vibes all day

Come say hi and grab a sweet treat while you’re there!

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4450 NE 23rd Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50317

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