"Join the RAGBRAI Festivities in Des Moines this Wednesday!"

The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is bringing the party to Des Moines, with various bars and restaurants hosting events and celebrations for riders and non-riders alike. Highlights include the official celebration at Water Works Park featuring headliner Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Ankeny Bicycle Bash, Firetrucker RAGBRAI Bash, RAGBRAI Party at Confluence, RAGBRAI Live Music at Paws & Pints, RAGBRAI Patio Party at Twisted Vine Brewery, and a farm-to-table dinner at HoQ. The main event, Des Moines-apalooza, will feature two stages, food vendors, beer gardens, and live performances by various artists.