Outlets of Des Moines hosts 2nd annual Brews and Bites Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival

Brian Taylor Carlson
The Des Moines Register

Get ready for a day filled with food truck fare and ice-cold beer — and perhaps a little shopping. 

The Outlets of Des Moines, located at 801 Bass Pro Drive NW in Altoona, will host the second annual Brews and Bites Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Over a dozen local food trucks will join area craft breweries to offer a wide range of food and beer.

The "Top Bun" Burger from Top Bun food truck.

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Live entertainment will take place during the entire eight hours of the festival and will spotlight local singers and entertainers.

And admission is free.

The Taco Loco food truck sits in the parking lot at Confluence Brewery in Des Moines on Thursday, April 2, 2015.

Food trucks

Here's a sneak peek at the food truck lineup:

The Brews & Bites Food Truck Festival will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Outlets of Des Moines.

Twelve beers will be on tap including local options like selections from Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company and Brightside Aleworks.

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Outlets of Des Moines at 801 Bass Pro Drive NW in Altoona.

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“We are excited to again bring Brews and Bites to Des Moines,” said TJ Just, general manager of Outlets of Des Moines. “Last year we welcomed thousands of visitors to this festival and we know this year’s lineup of exceptional food trucks and craft beers will make for a fun-filled, delicious day at the center. We are also pleased to present a wonderful array of musical performances throughout the day that will keep the crowd entertained."

Outlets of Des Moines at 801 Bass Pro Drive NW in Altoona.

In addition, festival-goers can save up to 70 percent off at select outlets stores. Public transportation is provided via DART’s Route 17. Visit RideDart.com for schedule details.

For more information about Brews & Bites Food Truck Festival, visit outletsofdesmoines.com.

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