Shepherds Market
March 7, 2026
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.
Beaux Arts Spring Fair
May 9 - 10, 2026
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. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 73 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.
Marion Arts Festival
May 16, 2026
Marion Arts Festival
(319) 929-6687
7th Avenue festival street between 10th & 12th Street and Marion Square Park - Marion, IA
The Marion Arts Festival is a one-day event that brings together 50 of the nation's most respected artists to an audience of over 10,000 enthusiastic art lovers. Known for its intimate and purposeful atmosphere, the festival aims to create a thriving environment for both artists and art enthusiasts. In addition to the juried art fair, the event features live music, activities for all ages, food vendors, and a popular half-marathon and 5K race. It's a key cultural event for the community and a highlight of the year for art lovers in Eastern Iowa.
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Events in Des Moines, IA — upcoming
December 4 - 14, 2025
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/21/2025
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 Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-5pm; Mon-Wed closed.
December 4 - 14, 2025
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/5/2025
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 .
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Home and Garden Show
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 12/6/2024
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/16/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
March 13 - 15, 2026
FREE Iowa Home Expo
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/25/2025
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Junk Jubilee Spring Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/31/2025
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!
Sleepy Hollow, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
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-Sun 10am-6pm; Mon-Fri closed. Admission tickets are $15 - $50. This event will also include: beer garden, children's garden.
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa Craft Brew Festival
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
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 26 - 28, 2026
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Goodguys Thirty-Fourth Speedway Motors Heartland Nation
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/26/2025
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.
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 2026 (dates not updated)
World Food & Music Festival
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
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 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Arts & Crafts Show - September
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
FREE Iowa Home Expo
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/25/2025
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 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.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
