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

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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.

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.

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Events in Des Moines, IA — upcoming

November 13 - 14, 2026

Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/8/2026

A Vendor Event organized by Holy Trinity Catholic School.
This Iowa Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
November 13 - 14, 2026

Junk Jubilee Jingles Market

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 10/30/2026

A Vintage organized by Junk Jubilee.
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.
November 13 - 15, 2026

Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/22/2026

A Craft Show organized by Callahan Promotions, Inc..
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
December 3 - 13, 2026

Christkindlmarket

Principal Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

A Festival organized by Iowa European Cultural Connection.
This Iowa Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 19 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
December 3 - 13, 2026

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 7/29/2026

A Holiday Celebration organized by Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
January 15 - 17, 2027

FREE West Des Moines Home Show, January 2027

Horizon Event Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/3/2026

A Home and Garden Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
Des Moines Home and Garden Show
February 2027 (dates not updated)

Des Moines Home and Garden Show

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 12/5/2025

A Home and Garden Show organized by Marketplace Events.
This Iowa Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $12.
March 12 - 14, 2027

FREE Iowa Home Expo, March 2027

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/3/2026

A Trade Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
Iowa's Largest Arts & Crafts Show
March 2027 (dates not updated)

Iowa's Largest Arts & Crafts Show

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/22/2026

A Craft Show organized by Callahan Promotions, Inc..
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
Junk Jubilee Spring Show
April 2027 (dates not updated)

Junk Jubilee Spring Show

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/23/2026

A Vintage organized by Junk Jubilee.
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!
May 2027 (dates not updated)

Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!

Sleepy Hollow, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 4/28/2026

A Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair organized by Festivals International.
This Iowa Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $17 - $70. This event will also include: beer garden, children's garden.
Iowa Craft Brew Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Iowa Craft Brew Festival

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 5/26/2026

A Wine-Beer Event organized by Iowa Brewers Guild.
This Iowa Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-4pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $65.
Des Moines Arts Festival
June 2027 (dates not updated)

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 10/31/2025

An Art Show organized by Downtown Events Group.
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nation
July 2027 (dates not updated)

Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nation

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

A Boat Auto Camping Show organized by Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.
This Iowa Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 8am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $28.
Iowa State Fair
August 2027 (dates not updated)

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

A State Fair organized by Iowa State Fair.
This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 186 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $8 - $14. This event will also include: parade, competitions.
World Food & Music Festival
August 2027 (dates not updated)

World Food & Music Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 7/29/2026

A Festival organized by Downtown Events Group.
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
Iowa State Fairgrounds Arts & Crafts Show
September 2027 (dates not updated)

Iowa State Fairgrounds Arts & Crafts Show

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/22/2026

A Craft Show organized by Callahan Promotions, Inc..
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
October 15 - 17, 2027

FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2027

Jacobson Building, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/4/2026

A Home and Garden Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths.
FREE Iowa Home Expo
October 2027 (dates not updated)

FREE Iowa Home Expo

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 8/27/2026

A Trade Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
November 2027 (dates not updated)

Des Moines Holiday Boutique

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 8/26/2026

A Marketplace Expo organized by Marketplace Events.
This Iowa Marketplace Expo will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12. This event will also include: shopping, door prizes, contests.