Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition

U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) will headline our 26th Annual Fall Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines.

Kennedy, one of our nation’s most recognizable conservative voices, is known for cutting through Washington jargon with clarity, humor and common sense. He will deliver the keynote address at the annual banquet, which brings together conservatives from across Iowa for an evening focused on faith, family and freedom.

"Faith, family and freedom are not just fancy political slogans; they're core principles of this country. I am looking forward to joining Iowa conservatives in Des Moines to talk plainly about defending those important values and bringing a little more common to Washington,” said Kennedy.

“If you’ve ever watched Senator Kennedy on TV, you know he doesn't use standard, sterilized Washington-speak. He cuts straight through the noise with absolute clarity. This won’t be some dry, sleepy policy lecture — you're going to leave deeply challenged, re-energized, and with a smile on your face,” said Steve Scheffler, President of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition.

The banquet will take place at the Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Drive in Des Moines. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5 p.m., and the program begins at 5:45 p.m. Attire is business casual.

Due to a massive surge in early demand, the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition is expanding its footprint within the venue to maximize capacity. The main stage will be hosted in the Iowa Room, while the adjacent Ballroom will be fully equipped with high-definition big screens to provide an additional high-energy viewing experience.

“We packed the room with 1,100 folks at our Spring Kickoff, and the momentum has only grown since then. We fully expect to blow past that number on Saturday, Sept. 19, which is why we’re opening up every inch of space the Holiday Inn has to offer. You’ll want to secure your seats early,” Scheffler continued.

EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT: 26th Annual IFFC Fall Banquet
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2026
WHERE: Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
SCHEDULE: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. | Dinner at 5 p.m. | Program begins at 5:45 p.m.
ATTIRE: Business casual

About the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition

The Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition is the Hawkeye State's largest grassroots pro-family organization. We are dedicated to educating and equipping Christians for effective civic action and advancing public policies that uphold faith, family, and freedom. For more information, visit ffciowa.com.

Media Inquiries

For press credentials, please email Jeff Ortiz at [email protected].

Ticket & Sponsorship Information

To purchase tickets, please contact Steve Scheffler at (515) 971-7363.

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Any guesses? Stay tuned for the big reveal. 🇺🇸

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🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING: Guess Who’s Coming to Des Moines? 🚨

The momentum is officially undeniable. After packing the house with 1,100 patriots at our Spring Kickoff, the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition is gearing up for our biggest event of the year — and at the end of this month, we are dropping the name of our massive keynote speaker! Trust us, you won’t want to miss this. In fact, early demand is already so high that we are expanding our footprint to take over the entire venue just to fit everyone in.

“We fully expect to blow past our Spring numbers on Saturday, Sept. 19, which is why we’re opening up every inch of space the Airport Holiday Inn has to offer,” said Steve Scheffler, President of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition. “You’ll want to secure your seats early.”

To accommodate the crowd, the main stage will occupy the Iowa Room, as usual, while the adjacent Ballroom will feature a high-energy, high-definition big-screen viewing experience. Every seat will be the best seat in the house!

📅 Mark Your Calendar & Reserve Your Seats NOW
Don't wait for the speaker reveal to lock in your spot — tickets are going fast.

WHAT: 26th Annual IFFC Fall Banquet
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
WHERE: Airport Holiday Inn | 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
SCHEDULE: Doors Open: 3:30 p.m. | Full Dinner: 5 p.m. | Program Begins: 5:45 p.m.
ATTIRE: Business Casual

📞 Ticket & Sponsorship Information
To secure your tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities before the big reveal, call Steve Scheffler at 515-971-7363.

Due to a massive surge in early demand, the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition is expanding its footprint within the venue to maximize capacity. The main stage will be hosted in the Iowa Room, while the adjacent Ballroom will be fully equipped with high-definition big screens to provide an additional high-energy viewing experience.

Your support helps the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition continue its mission to educate, encourage, and engage Iowans across our state.

If you feel called to give, we would be grateful for your support. Every gift helps move the mission forward.

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