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

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May 23 - 26, 2024

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.

July 27 - 28, 2024

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 27 & Sun., July 287, 2024, 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 2024 National Balloon Classic. Artists can expect Indianola to be bustling with tourists, balloons, music, and food! We're looking for quality hand-made fine art and crafts only to exhibit in our shady Buxton Park Arboretum and Gardens.

August 29 - September 1, 2024

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 Dallas Moore. We are an outdoor event and will not cancel for any reason unless it is out of our control, we will take all precautions to keep guests happy and healthy at our events.

November 2, 2024

(515) 314-3164
Edgewater - West Des Moines, IA

Almost 40 artists and vendors--fused and stained glass; wooden pens, toys and kaleidoscopes; watercolor paintings and Iowa photographs; pottery; silver, copper (made with copper from the Iowa Capital) and stone jewelry; fiber art; Santas; hand-woven baskets; 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. Custom orders available for many items. 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 Mal

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Events in Des Moines, IA — upcoming

Junk Jubilee Spring Show
March 2024 (dates not updated)

Junk Jubilee Spring Show

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/23/2023

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.
May 11 - 19, 2024

Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!

Sleepy Hollow, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 3/6/2024

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 Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $40. This event will also include: beer garden, children's garden.
June 1, 2024

Iowa Craft Brew Festival

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 3/14/2024

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 1pm-4pm. Admission tickets are $45 - $65.
June 28 - 30, 2024

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/17/2023

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 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
July 5 - 7, 2024

Goodguys Heartland Nationals

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 3/6/2024

A Boat Auto Camping Show organized by Goodguys Rod & Custom Assoc..
This Iowa Boat Auto Camping Show will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
80/35 Music Festival
July 2024 (dates not updated)

80/35 Music Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 4/19/2023

A Music Festival organized by On Pitch.
This Iowa Music Festival will have crafts exhibitors and local food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight, Sat 12pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $55 - $250. This event will also include: meet 'n greets, diy craft fair, kids' zone, ypc do more village.
August 8 - 18, 2024

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/8/2023

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 All Days 8am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $8 - $14. This event will also include: parade, competitions.
August 23 - 25, 2024

World Food & Music Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/6/2024

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 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
September 27 - 29, 2024

Des Moines Arts & Crafts Show - September

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/15/2024

A Craft Show organized by Callahan Promotions, Inc..
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
AQS QuiltWeek - Des Moines
September 2024 (dates not updated)

AQS QuiltWeek - Des Moines

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 1/10/2023

A Craft Show organized by American Quilters' Society.
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $15.
October 11 - 13, 2024

Iowa Fall Home Expo

Iowa State Fairgrounds - Jacobson Exhibition Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 12/6/2023

A Trade Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
Beaverdale Holiday Boutique
November 2024 (dates not updated)

Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 9/8/2023

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.
Junk Jubilee Jingles Market
November 2024 (dates not updated)

Junk Jubilee Jingles Market

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 10/17/2023

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.
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
November 2024 (dates not updated)

Des Moines Holiday Boutique

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 12/5/2022

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.
November 15 - 17, 2024

Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/14/2024

A Craft Show organized by Callahan Promotions, Inc..
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
November - December 2024 (dates not updated)

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 9/13/2023

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 Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
December 5 - 8, 2024

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/22/2024

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 Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
Des Moines Home and Garden Show
February 2025 (dates not updated)

Des Moines Home and Garden Show

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 12/7/2023

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.
Iowa Home Show
March 2025 (dates not updated)

Iowa Home Show

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 1/11/2024

A Trade Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Trade Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
Des Moines Spring Arts & Crafts Show
March 2025 (dates not updated)

Des Moines Spring Arts & Crafts Show

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 1/16/2023

A Craft Show organized by Callahan Promotions, Inc..
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
Iowa Home Expo
March 2025 (dates not updated)

Iowa Home Expo

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Jacobson Exhibition Center, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 12/6/2023

A Trade Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.