Festivals in Waterloo, IA.
Family & Kids Festivals, Vendor Events
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 Waterloo, IA — upcoming
September 24 - 27, 2026
National Cattle Congress Fair
National Cattle Congress, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This Iowa State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $10. This event will also include: demonstrations, kids games, contests, expos, 4-h projects, livestock shows, animal shows.
September - October 2026 (dates not updated)
Autumn at the Arboretum
Cedar Valley Arboretum, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 9/8/2025
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 $5 - $10.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Arts Festival
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 9/10/2025
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 .
January 22 - 24, 2027
FREE Waterloo Home & Remodeling Show, January 2027
Waterloo Convention Center, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 6/26/2026
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail exhibitors and no food booths.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Homestead Vintage & Makers Market
Waterloo Convention Center, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 1/29/2026
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.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
My Waterloo Days Festival
Lincoln Park, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 5/20/2026
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-Sat 4pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $10 - $60.
