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| Title: | 90th Annual MFASLC Convention: Des Moines, IA | | Date: | 7/9/2026 - 7/12/2026 | | Address: | Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 | | Location: | Des Moines, IA | | Hours: | Multi-day event (Schedule varies daily from morning meetings to late-night social events) | | Cost/Cover: | Varies by registration type (All-Access Pass and individual event tickets available; pricing starts around $50+) | | Web Page: | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/90th-annual-mfaslc-convention-d ... | | Contact Info: | For inquiries, contact Midwest Federation of American Syrian Lebanese Clubs at info@mfalsc.org or call (515) 245-5500.
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| Details: | The 90th Annual MFASLC Convention is a major cultural and organizational gathering hosted by the Midwest Federation of American Syrian Lebanese Clubs, Inc. The event brings together member clubs, delegates, families, and community participants for a weekend of meetings, celebrations, and cultural programming.
The convention includes formal organizational meetings such as the National Association Meeting, General Assembly, and Foundation Meeting, along with youth and young adult networking sessions. Social programming includes welcome events, cocktail receptions, banquet dinners, and evening entertainment featuring live Arabic music and dancing (hafli).
Additional activities include a scholarship awards banquet, Friendly Feud game event, group outings such as golf, and community service components like the St. Jude fundraiser walk and downtown farmers market visit. The event also offers optional excursions and social gatherings throughout the weekend, emphasizing cultural heritage, philanthropy, and community connection.
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| Audience: | All Welcome | | Category: | Big Events and Conventions | | Submitted by: | contributed |
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