Grateful Dead, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, June 16, 1974

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This black-and-white photograph captures the Grateful Dead performing live at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 16, 1974. Taken by photographer Kirk West, this image is part of the Retro Photo Archive and is presented by Morrison Hotel Gallery.

Photographer: Kirk West
Date and Venue: June 16, 1974, at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Format: Black-and-white concert photograph
Available Sizes: 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, and 24x36
Part of the Iconic Music Photography collection at Morrison Hotel Gallery

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin ★★★★★ Sep 7, 2026

The contrast on this print really pulls you right into that June 1974 show, the stage lights cutting through the crowd haze perfectly. It’s a stunning piece of history that looks sharp even up close, and the framing spotlights the band’s energy without feeling staged. I’ve got it hanging in my offic

Emma V. ★★★★★ Sep 1, 2026

The grain on this Kirk West shot is perfect—you can almost feel the humid Iowa air and hear the crowd between songs. It's framed so the drum kit and Garcia's silhouette both get their due, which is rare for a fairgrounds photo from that era. I keep coming back to the texture in the shadows.

Zoe W. ★★★★★ Aug 24, 2026

The lighting on the stage catches the band mid-set in a way that makes you feel like you're right there on the fairgrounds lawn in '74. Kirk West's composition is spot-on, and the print quality does justice to that raw, sweaty energy of a summer Dead show.