Historic Valley Junction

05/08/2026

We're still basking in the glow of last night's Main Street Iowa Awards at the Val Air, right in our own backyard. Dedicated volunteer Darlene Strachan was honored as the Historic Valley Junction Foundation's Leadership Award winner, and the Valley Junction Farmers Market/Music In The Junction won in the Special Event category. It was an evening of celebrating successes with friends, peers, and some familiar faces. Iowa Downtown Resource Center Main Street America

05/08/2026

Your dates back 100 years to a Mother's Day program in 1926 at an unidentified Valley Junction church, from the files of our friends at the West Des Moines Historical Society.

05/08/2026

The Historic Valley Junction Foundation is the proud winner in the Special Event category at this evening's 40th Annual Main Street Iowa Awards! Thanks to EVERYONE who makes it possible for us to bring the party!

05/07/2026

It's Valley Junction Farmers Market Day! Presented by GFiber We have a bunch of new produce and plant vendors, we're celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Railroad Park at 5:00, the Rev It Up car Show is happening on Elm St in front of Nan's Nummies Cookie Shoppe, and check out the West Des Moines Handmade Market at the Valley Junction Activity Center.

If you're coming down to visit our shops and restaurants this afternoon, please use the 24-hour free parking lots located behind the 5th street businesses. 5th street closes at 2pm to allow for vendor load-in.

Please follow all parking rules when visiting Valley Junction events. To keep everyone safe, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked:

-In front of public or private driveways or mailboxes
-On or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection
-Within or within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley
-Within 10 feet of a flashing beacon, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street

05/06/2026

The Historic Valley Junction Foundation is proud to be one of the designated Main Street programs revitalizing our downtowns and historic commercial districts, with $10,461,771 recorded in private property investment here last year.

Main Street America is excited to announce 1,291 organizations as 2026 nationally designated Main Street America programs for their commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

05/06/2026

Thanks to the City of West Des Moines for getting the planters planted - looking forward to another year of beautiful flowers!

05/05/2026

A big thank you to the West Des Moines City Council and Mayor Russ Trimble for reading the Cinco de Mayo proclamation today. Come watch City Council Member, Kevin Trevillyan, co-emcee the Cinco de Mayo King & Queen ceremony at 5:00 on May 7 in Railroad Park.

More info here > https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junction/

05/04/2026

We're honored to receive a proclamation from the City of West Des Moines recognizing Cinco de Mayo, celebrated this Thursday at the first Music In The Junction. Thanks to all those who make it possible!

05/04/2026

Event season is upon us! Keep updated on what's happening in Valley Junction in our monthly e-newsletter for May, online at https://mailchi.mp/valleyjunction.com/can-you-take-a-second-to-help-21420284

05/03/2026

Check out all the great events in Valley Junction in May!
Farmers Market | May - https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/
Music in the Junction | May 7 - https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junction/
Yoga in the Park | May 9 - https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/yoga-in-the-park-1/
Arts Festival | May 17 - https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/valley-junction-arts-festival/

05/01/2026

Going back 20 years with King and Queen Jess and Lupe Murillo at the 2006 Cinco de Mayo for your . Coincidentally, Jess' cousin Jack Murillo is the king at this year's celebration, coming up on Thursday with Cinco at Music In The Junction.