Art inspires the soul and lifts us beyond the everyday. Imagine your home as art! Get inspired at this month’s Des Moines home shows. Visit our booth to talk about your home goals and our art of building. See artwork from Des Moines Arts Festival, and enter to win a VIP package to this summer’s award-winning Festival! (That’s an uplifting $150 value!)
Silent Rivers believes in the importance of art in our daily lives to uplift and inspire. We proudly sponsor the award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival by creating the Silent Rivers VIP Club each summer. This exclusive club is a beautifully — and sustainably — designed area where Festival patrons can relax and socialize in comfort. Enter to win a VIP Club package at this month’s Des Moines home shows!


The Silent Rivers VIP Club at the Des Moines Arts Festival offers patrons a stylish hangout to relax, refresh, socialize and watch main stage entertainment. See photos of the VIP Club »
The VIP package giveaway at our home show booth includes:
- 2 passes for exclusive access to the Silent Rivers VIP Club throughout the June 26-38, 2020 Festival
- Valet parking
- Framed — and signed — commemorative poster
- Complimentary drinks and light buffet
- Package hold for any art you purchase
- Express lane service
- Swag bag and more!
There are two Des Moines home shows in February where you can enter to win at the Silent Rivers booth!
Des Moines Home + Garden Show
February 6–9
Iowa Events Center
Silent Rivers will be among 400+ exhibitors you can visit to learn about the latest home design, gardening and landscaping trends. See upcycled doors from Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity ReStore that have been turned into garden art by local celebrities. Attend presentations and the annual Plant Sale.
Save $2 by purchasing tickets online »
Hours:
Thursday 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Parking:
Parking is available north of the Iowa Events Center with entrances off of the following streets:
- 3rd Street
- 5th Street
- Crocker Street
The Iowa Events Center surface parking lots offer the most convenient access to the facility. ADA Accessible parking is available at the Iowa Events Center by entering the lot south of Crocker Street, next to Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Debit, Credit Cards, and Cash are all accepted for payment. City parking garages are located throughout downtown with convenient skywalk access to the Iowa Events Center. Metered street parking is also available.
Des Moines Home & Remodeling Show
February 21-23
Jacobson Building @ Iowa State Fairgrounds
This is the show presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines! Admission, seminars and parking are free. Browse more than 120 booths and talk about your home projects with remodelers, builders, landscapers, painters and other qualified trade professionals. Attend educational seminars featuring local business representatives, including Silent Rivers founder Chaden Halfhill.
A panel discussion where you can ask questions of home experts
Saturday 11:00am on the Event Stage
Your questions will be answered by experts from Granite Marble & Tile Solutions, Audio Labs, JY Design, Roto-Rooter, Pennie Carrol Real Estate, and Silent Rivers Design+Build.
Hours:
Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Parking:
Free parking is available throughout the Fairground lots surrounding the Jacobson Building.
Stop by the Silent Rivers booth to chat with us about your home project and enter to win!
Our delightful team of design+build specialists, designers and artisans will be on hand to answer your questions and talk about projects. There’s a reason why Silent Rivers has such a loyal following, and you’ll find it has a lot to do with our team’s joy of artistry, collaboration and integrity… And our sincere approach to “the art of building, the building of art”.

Our designers and artisans will be there to walk you through our design+build process and talk with you about how we can help you get the home you’ve always dreamed of.
Whether you’re looking to remodel, planning to build your first new custom home or just want to learn more about our custom design+build process, mark your calendars and visit us at these home shows!