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Event Location: Elwell Family Food Center
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
November 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
November 15, 2026
Shop BIG and save even BIGGER at the Just Between Friends Des Moines Winter Sale, November 13–15, at the Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
Discover thousands of gently loved and new items for babies, kids, and teens at 50–90% off retail prices. Shop winter clothing, shoes, toys, games, books, baby gear, holiday gifts, and more, all under one roof!
Visit jbfsale.com/desmoines for shopping hours, tickets, and event details.
Event Category: Consignment Sale
The Iowa State Fair is not responsible for the planning or programming of non-Fair events hosted on the Fairgrounds. All non-Fair events are solely the responsibility of the contracted event organizer and said organizer should be contacted for specific event information.