Indianola Summer Art Festival
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.
Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend
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 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
Bowlful of Blues
September 1, 2024
South Skunk Blues Society
(641) 485-0809
Maytag Bowl - Maytag Park - Newton, IA
The Bowlful of Blues is our big annual musical event held on Sunday of Labor Day weekend at Maytag Park in Newton, Iowa. Family friendly, outdoor venue. Food trucks, coolers welcome (no glass please).
Holiday Mart
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
Events in Des Moines, IA — upcoming
August 8 - 18, 2024
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 11/8/2023
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
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
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
AQS QuiltWeek - Des Moines
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $12 - $15.
October 10 - 12, 2025
Iowa Fall Home Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
October 11 - 13, 2024
Iowa Fall Home Expo
Iowa State Fairgrounds - Jacobson Exhibition Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 8 - 10, 2024
Junk Jubilee Jingles Market
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/17/2024
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
November 2024 (dates not updated)
Beaverdale Holiday Boutique
Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 9/8/2023
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 15 - 17, 2024
Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/14/2024
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
November 15 - 17, 2024
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/24/2024
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.
December 5 - 8, 2024
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/22/2024
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.
December 5 - 8, 2024
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/25/2024
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.
February 2025 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Home and Garden Show
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 12/7/2023
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 7 - 9, 2025
Iowa Spring Home Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/16/2023
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
April 25 - 27, 2025
Iowa Spring Home Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Junk Jubilee Spring Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2023
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
May 2025 (dates not updated)
Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!
Sleepy Hollow, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 3/6/2024
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Iowa Craft Brew Festival
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 3/14/2024
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Arts Festival
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 11/17/2023
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 2025 (dates not updated)
Goodguys Heartland Nationals
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 3/6/2024
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.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
80/35 Music Festival
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/5/2024
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.
