Beaux Arts Spring Fair
May 10 - 11, 2025
Beauxartsfair.com
(309) 706-1434
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds - Davenport, IA
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. Booth sitters, water delivery, and a fruit and donuts breakfast on Sat. and Sun. $50.00 is awarded in 10 categories. Best of show is chosen from these winners and receives $250.00. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 72 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.
Indianola Summer Art Festival
July 26 - 27, 2025
indianolaiowa.gov/1065/Indianola-Summer-Art..
(515) 961-9410
Buxton Park Arboretum and Gardens - Indianola, IA
The INDIANOLA SUMMER ART FESTIVAL - The Indianola Public Art Commission announces a Call For Artists to participate in the Indianola Summer Arts Festival, Sat., July 26 & Sun., July 27, 2025, in Indianola's historic Buxton Park. It's also the start of the National Balloon Classic, day 4 of the Warren County Fair, and the Hometown Pride Classic Parade. Each artist will receive 2 admission tickets to the 2025 National Balloon Classic. The balloon events are early morning & evening and do not compete with the art festival so artists can attend the balloon events, also.
Events in Ames, IA — upcoming
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Mid Iowa Woodcarvers
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 4/18/2024
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $12.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Garden Art Fair
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 5/9/2024
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Garden Quilt Show
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 5/9/2024
This Iowa Fiber Arts Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $12.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
The Octagon Art Festival
Main Street Cultural District, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 7/8/2024
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include kids' art activities.
