Look Local First

06/18/2026

Look Local First is honored to partner with Solstice & Sage Luxury Picnics & Collective Artistry for The Summer Sip n' Shop! These small business powerhouses have been avid LLF supporters from day 1, and we can't wait to create something special with them!

Now to the deets. You can expect more than 45 local businesses offering unique products, services, drinks, and eats, flash tattoos from the Collective Artistry team, tarot readings, movement, photo-worthy luxury picnics, and more! You'll also have access to the bar at Jasper to purchase wine and other adult bevs. Plus, our first 50 shoppers will receive a swag bag to hold all their local goodies!

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Jasper Winery | 2400 George Flag Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
🎟 Free Entry | Free Parking

We'll see you there!

06/16/2026

Food Truck Wednesday is back tomorrow, and we're bringing Iowa's favorite chicken sandwiches from Charlotte’s Kitchen to the VizyPay parking lot!

📍2565 SE Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA
📅 June 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

All are welcome, so grab a friend and grab a bite! We'd love to see you there!

06/12/2026

You asked, and we delivered! Applications have been extended until 11:59 PM tonight, June 12, 2026! Booths are $75, and for the first time ever, vendors will have the opportunity to purchase a double-sized booth. Spots are limited!

We are so excited for our first-ever co-hosted market and are working hard behind the scenes with Solstice & Sage Luxury Picnics & Collective Artistry to deliver a unique event to bring together our favorite things: community and small businesses!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/2iw5Ggk79NAqAosF6

Something big is brewing and we are SO excited to FINALLY share this.

Look Local First is joining forces with Solstice & Sage Luxury Picnics and Collective Artistry for the Summer Sip n' Shop, and we couldn't be more excited! This collab has been in the making for MONTHS!

📅 July 18th · 11 AM to 4 PM
📍 Jasper Winery, Des Moines, IA
🎟️ Free entry & free parking

Local vendors. Food trucks. Flash tattoos. Good wine. Even better people & more!

Want a vendor spot? Applications are open now, and applying is completely free. Secure your spot before apps close on June 11th!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/ikKRtKeZMdwCj7DPA

***PLEASE NOTE VENDOR COMMUNICATIONS WILL COME FROM LLF. DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY COMMENTS OR MESSAGES OFFERING VENDOR SPOTS.***

06/10/2026

Don't miss Tacos Del Robert, serving authentic Mexican eats from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM today! ALL are welcome!

📍2565 SE Encompass Drive, Waukee, IA (VizyPay parking lot)
📅 Wednesday, June 10th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We'll see you then!

06/09/2026

Hot girls shop local. It's not a trend, it's a lifestyle. It's about showing up for the small businesses that make your city feel like home, choosing the local boutique over the algorithm, and knowing your dollar does more when it stays close to home.

06/04/2026

Something big is brewing and we are SO excited to FINALLY share this.

Look Local First is joining forces with Solstice & Sage Luxury Picnics and Collective Artistry for the Summer Sip n' Shop, and we couldn't be more excited! This collab has been in the making for MONTHS!

📅 July 18th · 11 AM to 4 PM
📍 Jasper Winery, Des Moines, IA
🎟️ Free entry & free parking

Local vendors. Food trucks. Flash tattoos. Good wine. Even better people & more!

Want a vendor spot? Applications are open now, and applying is completely free. Secure your spot before apps close on June 11th!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/ikKRtKeZMdwCj7DPA

***PLEASE NOTE VENDOR COMMUNICATIONS WILL COME FROM LLF. DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY COMMENTS OR MESSAGES OFFERING VENDOR SPOTS.***

06/03/2026

Another incredible Food Truck Wednesday in the books! Week 4 brought us Magoo's Pizza DSM, and wow, they did not disappoint! The food was amazing, and it was so great seeing everyone come together to enjoy it.

We're already looking forward to what's next, so join us in June when we welcome: June 3 - Graziano Brothers & Sips - Dirty Drinks
June 10 - Tacos Del Robert
June 17 - Charlotte’s Kitchen
June 24 - Magoo's Pizza DSM Round 2

📍2565 SE Encompass Dr Parking Lot.

Make sure to bring your appetite!

06/02/2026

Your Wednesday lunch break just called and it wants a dirty soda!

Sips - Dirty Drinks is rolling up as our second vendor this week with dirty sodas, energy drinks, AND lemonades!

📅 Wednesday, June 3rd | 11AM–2PM
📍 2565 SE Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA

Swipe to see the full June food truck lineup and tell a friend! See you tomorrow!