Van Meter Visitor Festival

The Van Meter Visitor Festival--Come Celebrate Iowa's Most Bizarre Legend In 1903, a giant 9-foot bat-like creature attached the Des Moines area for 5 nights. A flap of modern sightings has sparked new life into this 120-year-old legend showcasing Iowa's most mysterious folklore legend! The small town of Van Meter, Iowa celebrates this bizarre legend with the annual Van Meter Visitor Festival. The festival will celebrate Iowa's unique folklore history with guided monster walking tours, paranormal presentations, monster themed games, drinks, food, and much more......