Festivals in West Des Moines, IA.
Craft Shows
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.
Beaux Arts Spring Fair
May 8 - 9, 2027
Beauxartsfair.com
(309) 706-1434
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds - Davenport, IA
Applications Open November 1, 2026 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. Saturday and Sunday pastry and fruit breakfast. RV parking available. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 74 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.
Events in West Des Moines, IA — upcoming
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Valley Junction Arts Festival
100-200 blocks of Fifth Street, West Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 5/10/2026
This Iowa Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.
November 2027 (dates not updated)
Edgewater Holiday Mart
Edgewater, West Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/29/2026
This Iowa Craft Show will have fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
