Festivals in Ames, IA.
Art Shows, Fiber Arts 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 Ames, IA — upcoming
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Garden Quilt Show
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 7/30/2025
This Iowa Fiber Arts Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6 - $12.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Garden Art Fair
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 7/9/2026
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
The Octagon Art Festival
Main Street Cultural District, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 1/28/2026
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.
