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Live Music All Summer Long at Destination Grille’s Rooftop Patio

Enjoy Live Music All Summer Long in Grimes, Iowa

From May 22nd through September 3rd, join us every Thursday from 6-9 PM for local live music on our rooftop terrace at Destination Grille.

You can expect a rotating lineup of local talent bringing everything from laid-back acoustic sets to high-energy performances. Pair it with a handcrafted cocktail (or mocktail), a dish from our extensive gluten-free menu, and a sunset view that never gets old.

So bring your people, grab your spot on the rooftop, and we’ll do the rest!

Artists & Dates

Every Thursday | 6-9 PM

May 22nd – Mike Moody & the Outlaws

May 28th – DAKOTA (Our very own host and shift manager!)

June 4th – Neva

June 11th – Scott Kirkhart

June 18th – Tony Bohnenkamp

June 25th – The Schmids

July 2nd – Kinda Petty Band (kick off the holiday weekend)

July 9th – JKB

July 16 – Kelsie James

July 23rd – Day

July 30th –Haywire

August 6th – Royce Johns

August 13th – Grain Power Duo

August 20th – JKB

August 27 – Liv McNair

September 3rd – Velvet (kick off the holiday weekend)

Make Thursdays Your Favorite Night of the Week!

Stop by Destination Grille, where weekdays feel like the weekend with live music, great food, and even better company all in one place. THIS is where summer happens!

Join us every Thursday from 6–9 PM to enjoy live music from local artists on our rooftop patio.

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Your 2025 Guide to Destination Grille's Fair Menu

Lobster corn dog – $20

Full North Atlantic lobster tail lightly fried on a stick and finished with lemon aioli drizzle, herbs and aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Steak Tip Gnocchi – $14

Gluten-free gnocchi tossed in a rich, house-made cheese blend, topped with seared steak tips and finished with shaved Parmesan

Butcher's Donut – $12

A savory, fried donut packed with bacon, ground beef, and Graziano sausage, dipped in house-made BBQ glaze, drizzled with queso — served over tortilla chips

Surf & Turf – $30

Pair our Steak Tip Gnocchi with a Lobster Corn Dog for the ultimate land-and-sea combo

Buckin' Berry Lemonade – $8

A bold blend of fresh lemonade, homemade cinnamon hibiscus simple syrup, and a wild mix of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries

Where to Find Us

You can find Destination Grille at the Iowa State Fair all 11 days, from August 7–17, 2025. We’re located on Logan Avenue, between the Craft Beer Tent and the Jacobson Building — just look for our signature red and black trailer.Whether you're craving something brand new, searching for gluten-free options, or just looking to explore bold, elevated eats, Destination Grille is THE flavor spot at this year’s Iowa State Fair. Explore our full menu and more here.

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