Festivals in Des Moines, IA.
Holiday Celebrations, Craft Shows

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.

Red Neck Revival - Memorial Day Weekend

May 22 - 25, 2025

conesvilleevents.com

(563) 299-2721

Conesville Event Grounds - Conesville, IA

Iowa's premier adult rally for 30 years. Outlaw street drag racing, zip line, school bus, Coed mud run, hot showers, clean bathrooms. It's Iowa - dress for all weather, we are an outdoor event, and will not cancel for any reason, please go to our website for more info on bands and others.

Music at Gary's

May 31, 2025

(712) 262-4307

Gary's On the River - Spencer, IA

Dave Huckfelt and Molly Brandt team up for an evening of music in NW Iowa. Tickets are sold at Arts on Grand in Spencer; to pay over the phone and reserve your spot give us a call.

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.

Bloomsbury Floral Plein Air

July 26, 2025

(941) 380-2988

Bloomsbury Farm - Atkins, IA

This plein air will allow you to sell your art, on site, plus more. And there will be thousands of viewers there for this and other events. Imagine acres and acres of wild flowers and zinnias for you to capture. But you only have FOUR hours! Hosted by DKW Art Gallery of Marion, IA.

Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend

August 28 - 31, 2025

conesvilleevents.com

(563) 299-2721

Conesville Event Grounds - Conesville, IA

Outlaw drag racing. Coed mud run. Hot showers, clean bathrooms. thursday eve is the pre-party, headliner band anthony gomes lots of adult fun 50 dollers for the weekend, our rallys are cash only , no cards go to conesvilleevents face book for more info

Holiday Mart

November 1, 2025

(515) 314-3164

Edgewater Holiday Mart - West Des Moines, IA

40 artists and vendors--fused and stained glass; wooden pens, toys and kaleidoscopes; watercolor paintings and photographs; pottery; jewelry; fiber art; carved Santas; hand-woven baskets; table runners; quilted items; El Salvadoran art; and homemade peanut brittle, fudge, jams and jellies, honey, and baked goods. Art created by local artists and artists will be present. Food items made by local cooking and baking experts! We avoid multiple vendors with the same art and products. Parking nearby and free! 5 minutes from Jordan Creek Mall, West Des Moines, Iowa.