Festivals in Afton, IA.
Holiday Celebrations, Family & Kids Festivals
Shepherds Market
March 6, 2027
shepherds-market-iowa.net
(319) 415-4001
Johnson County Fairgrounds - Iowa City, IA
Fiber festival featuring local and regional vendors with yarn, fiber, fleeces, fiber art creations, spinning and knitting accessories and tools, demonstrations, and a friendly drop-in crafting circle. Classes AM/PM in spinning, knitting, needle felting, and more.
Beaux Arts Spring Fair
May 8 - 9, 2027
Beauxartsfair.com
(309) 706-1434
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds - Davenport, IA
Applications Open November 1, 2026 Beaux Arts Spring Fair is located at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, IA. Free admission, lots of free parking, Friday set-up, convenient loading and unloading. Saturday and Sunday pastry and fruit breakfast. RV parking available. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 74 years. Generations of art lovers and loyal patrons from IA and IL come together to see their favorite artist and what's new at the fair every year. All proceeds go to the Figge Art Museum for educational programs.
Events in Afton, IA — upcoming
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Afton Holiday Extravaganza
East Union High School, Afton, IA
Status: Updated 11/10/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 1 food booth. This event will also include pictures with santa.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Afton Pre-Fourth Celebration
Afton City Square, Afton, IA
Status: Updated 6/24/2026
This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include parade.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Union County Fair
Union County Fairgrounds, Afton, IA
Status: Updated 7/13/2026
This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail exhibitors and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
