ArtFest Midwest
June 25 - 26, 2022
artfestmidwest.com
(515) 237-0338
Iowa Events Center - Des Moines, IA
ArtFest Midwest 2022, a premier Des Moines-based fine art show, is an indoor event held in the rain-free, air-conditioned Iowa Events Center. ArtFest Midwest is supported by the ArtFest Midwest Foundation, a newly formed nonprofit organization with the mission of growing Midwest art culture by fostering talented regional artists and art patrons. As such, ArtFest Midwest aims to support emerging and underrepresented artists creating unique visual art in the Midwest.
Indianola Summer Art Festival
July 30, 2022
indianolaiowa.gov/1065/Indianola-Summer-..
(515) 961-9410
Buxton Park Arboretum and Gardens - Indianola, IA
THE INDIANOLA SUMMER ART FESTIVAL - The Indianola Public Art Commission Along with the National Balloon Classic, Warren County Fair and Indianola Hometown Pride announces a Call For Artists to participate in the Indianola Summer Arts Festival, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianola's historic Buxton Park. That date is the start of the National Balloon Classic, the 4th day of the Warren County Fair and the National Balloon Classic Parade. Artists can expect Indianola to be bustling with tourists, balloons, music and food! We're looking for quality hand-made fine art and fine craft only to exhibit in our shady Buxton Park Arboretum and Gardens.
Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend
September 1 - 4, 2022
conesvilleevents.com
(563) 299-2721
Conesville Event Grounds - Conesville, IA
Adults only 21 and over. Lots of adult contests. Topless school-bus. Out law drag racing. Coed naked mud run. Hot showers, clean bathrooms. thursday eve is the pre perv party headliner band dallas moore,barn yard stompers 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.
Events in Waterloo, IA — upcoming
September - October 2022 (dates not updated) 
Scarecrow Stroll at the Arboretum
Cedar Valley Arboretum, 1927 E. Orange, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 8/10/2021
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 Every Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm. Admission tickets are $2 - $5. This event will also include: games, demonstrations, kids.
September 21 - 25, 2022
National Cattle Congress Fair
National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2022
This Iowa State Fair will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail, homegrown products and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 9am-12:30am, Fri 9am-12:30am, Sat 9am-12:30am, 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.
November 2022 (dates not updated)
Holiday Arts Festival
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 9/17/2021
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 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include children's interactive gallery.
November - December 2022 (dates not updated)
Home Based Business Extravaganza
Crossroads Malls, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 7/2/2021
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts exhibitors and no food booths.
June 2023 (dates not updated)
My Waterloo Days Festival
Lincoln Park, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 12/14/2021
This Iowa Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, flea market, commercial/retail, homegrown products, corp./information and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon 4pm-12 midnight, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri 4pm-12 midnight, Sat 4pm-12 midnight, Sun 11am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $5.
