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What is IAYPAA?
Iowa Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous — a fellowship of young people in AA who organize an annual conference to carry the message of recovery to young alcoholics across Iowa and beyond.
Do I have to be "young" to attend?
No. Anyone with a desire to stop drinking, or who supports someone in recovery, is welcome. No age requirement.
What happens at a conference?
Speaker meetings, panels, workshops, fellowship events, and social activities centered on recovery.
How much does it cost?
$25 full weekend pass; at-the-door TBA. Scholarships available — no one turned away for lack of funds.
Where is IAYPAA X?
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St — downtown Iowa City on the Ped Mall. August 14–16, 2026.
Is this an AA event?
Yes — organized in the spirit of the Twelve Traditions; self-supporting, with no outside funding.
What is the Primordial Ooze theme?
Where life begins — the formless place every one of us started from, and the new life that comes up out of it when you stop trying to do it alone.
Lead-up events
Sweet Speakers and Sweet Bake Off
Jun 14, 2026 · 1:00–4:00 PM
The Last Chance — 4711 44th St, Unit 5, Rock Island, IL
AA Pride Party
Jun 27, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM
Happy Hollow Park — 800 Brown St, Iowa City, IA
4th of July Picnic in the Park
Jul 4, 2026 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Hickory Hill North Shelter — 800 Conklin Ln, Iowa City, IA
Meditation & Yoga in the Park
Jul 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
City Park, near the festival stage — 200 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA
Summer Party
Jul 25, 2026 · 3:30 PM
511 Melrose — Iowa City, IA
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