Shepherds Market
March 7, 2026
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.
The Geneva Market - May
May 1 - 2, 2026
thegenevamarket.weebly.com
(515) 574-9570
Geneva School Grounds - Geneva, IA
Join us for a shopping event like no other. A non profit fundraising event filled with up to 200 spaces with Oooooodles of antiques, vintage, handcrafted, handmade, and boutique clothing trailers. Northern Iowa's Largest Shopping event of its kind!
Beaux Arts Spring Fair
May 9 - 10, 2026
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. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 73 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.
Marion Arts Festival
May 16, 2026
Marion Arts Festival
(319) 929-6687
7th Avenue festival street between 10th & 12th Street and Marion Square Park - Marion, IA
The Marion Arts Festival is a one-day event that brings together 50 of the nation's most respected artists to an audience of over 10,000 enthusiastic art lovers. Known for its intimate and purposeful atmosphere, the festival aims to create a thriving environment for both artists and art enthusiasts. In addition to the juried art fair, the event features live music, activities for all ages, food vendors, and a popular half-marathon and 5K race. It's a key cultural event for the community and a highlight of the year for art lovers in Eastern Iowa.
Events in Council Bluffs, IA — upcoming
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Mid-America Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Lewis Central Craft Fair
Lewis Central High School, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 10/28/2025
This Iowa Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and 2 food booths. Admission tickets are $3.
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Mid-America Center Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $6.
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Free Council Bluffs Home Show
Mid-America Convention Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 12/2/2025
This Iowa Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
