Beaux Arts Spring Fair
May 10 - 11, 2025
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. Booth sitters, water delivery, and a fruit and donuts breakfast on Sat. and Sun. $50.00 is awarded in 10 categories. Best of show is chosen from these winners and receives $250.00. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 72 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.
Red Neck Revival - Memorial Day Weekend
May 22 - 25, 2025
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.
Indianola Summer Art Festival
July 26 - 27, 2025
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 26 & Sun., July 27, 2025, 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 2025 National Balloon Classic. The balloon events are early morning & evening and do not compete with the art festival so artists can attend the balloon events, also.
Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend
August 28 - 31, 2025
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
Holiday Mart
November 1, 2025
(515) 314-3164
Edgewater Holiday Mart - West Des Moines, IA
40 artists and vendors--fused and stained glass; wooden pens, toys and kaleidoscopes; watercolor paintings and photographs; pottery; jewelry; fiber art; carved Santas; hand-woven baskets; table runners; quilted items; 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. 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 Mall, West Des Moines, Iowa.
Events in Waterloo, IA — upcoming
June 2025 (dates not updated)
My Waterloo Days Festival
Lincoln Park, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 5/15/2024
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-12 midnight.
September 17 - 21, 2025
National Cattle Congress Fair
National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 3/4/2025
This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 9am-12:30am, Thu 9am-12:30am, Fri 9am-12:30am, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $35. This event will also include: bike night, senior day, kids day, bicylcle day, family day, kiddie tractor pull, demonstra.
September - October 2025 (dates not updated)
Scarecrow Stroll at the Arboretum
Cedar Valley Arboretum, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 9/9/2024
This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $4 - $8. This event will also include: games, demonstrations, kids.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Holiday Arts Festival
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 7/24/2024
This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Homestead Vintage & Makers Market
Waterloo Convention Center, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 10/19/2024
This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
