Festivals in Des Moines, IA.
Holiday Celebrations, Craft Shows
Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend
September 3 - 6, 2026
conesvillerallyandracing.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
The Geneva Market - September
September 11 - 12, 2026
(000) 000-0000
The 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!
Coralville Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques and More
October 24 - 25, 2026
canedoevents.com
(641) 430-1380
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center - Coralville, IA
Mark your calendars for a Craft, Vendor, Boutique show you don't want to miss. We have something for everyone!!! We have many unique items that the vendors will be bringing. Its will be a awesome show as always. It is a 2 day show so you can come either Saturday or Sunday or both days. Hope to See you Oct. 24th and 25th 2026.
Shepherds Market
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.
Events in Des Moines, IA — upcoming
August 13 - 23, 2026
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 11/4/2025
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.
August 28 - 30, 2026
World Food & Music Festival
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 7/29/2026
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.
September 25 - 27, 2026
Iowa State Fairgrounds Arts & Crafts Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/22/2026
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
October 9 - 11, 2026
FREE Iowa Home Expo
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Junk Jubilee Jingles Market
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 10/31/2025
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 9/4/2025
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 13 - 15, 2026
Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/22/2026
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Beaverdale Holiday Boutique
Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 11/3/2025
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.
December 3 - 13, 2026
Christkindlmarket
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
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
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
Horizon Event Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/22/2026
This Iowa Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Home and Garden Show
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 12/5/2025
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
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 3/24/2026
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Iowa's Largest Arts & Crafts Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/22/2026
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Junk Jubilee Spring Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2026
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!
Sleepy Hollow, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
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.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Iowa Craft Brew Festival
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 5/26/2026
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.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Arts Festival
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 10/31/2025
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.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nation
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
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.
