Day Party

Pass Info

You can access the performances and presentations at Day Party with a single festival pass. Passes grant access to all Day Party events. Some venues might reach capacity during peak times. If a venue reaches capacity, patrons will be let in on a one in/one out basis. Early Bird pricing is available until Friday, March 27th. The full festival schedule will be released in March.

Food at Day Party

All food purchases are a la carte. There will be a range of food choices in terms of pricing and interest (vegan and non-vegan options.) Trumpet Blossom Cafe will serve a special menu all day and does not require pre-purchased ticket. To attend the a la carte dinners at Plated Table, you must purchase a ticket (there are limited quantities!) Note: the early seating will conflict with some performances/presentations, while the late seating will not conflict with an performances/presentations.

Donors & Supporters

If your resources & passion make it possible, you can help sustain Day Party with a supporter pass purchase. These generous contributions will fortify our efforts to build arts and connection in our community. A portion of each supporter pass will be processed as a tax-deductible donation.

About

From the founders of Mission Creek Festival and Brink, we present Day Party: a one-day, intimate arts experience rooted in food, literature, and music. Day Party embodies the magic of finding new art, friends, and community during the expansive daylight hours of a late-spring weekend. Equal parts wit and grit, we are a gathering place for local and Midwestern creativity. The event runs from early afternoon to early evening; there will be live music, readings & conversations, and a range of food experiences from local chefs. The festivities take place in a creative nook on Iowa City's southside, hosted at emerging and iconic spaces: Little Village, Plated Table, Trumpet Blossom Cafe, and Public Space One.