Iowa Festivals, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Home and Garden Shows 2026–2027.
Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers and two National Scenic Byways. In between, there’s the world’s largest bull, cornstalk and strawberry! President Herbert Hoover, John Wayne and Glenn Miller were born here. And, it’s home to the world’s oldest ice cream parlour! Everything from frozen confections to farmland abundance is celebrated at 302 yearly events. Three of the largest are: Iowa State Fair, Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival and Art Barn at the Clay County Fair. From colossal to quirky, everything you need to know about Iowa’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows is right here!
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.
October 2027 (dates not updated)
What Cheer Flea Market - October
Fairgrounds, What Cheer, IA
Status: Updated 9/24/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Oktoberfest
Amana Colonies Festhalle Barn, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Art in the Park Fine Art Festival
Founder's Park, Elkader, IA
Status: Updated 7/31/2026
October 9 - 10, 2027
Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
Turner Park, Mcgregor, IA
Status: Updated 10/20/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Fall Festival
Downtown Keosauqua, Keosauqua, IA
Status: Updated 4/14/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Scenic Drive Festival
Villages of Van Buren, Keosauqua, IA
Status: Updated 10/8/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Mid-America Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 2/22/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Westside Fortnightly Craft Show & Flea Market
Downtown, Westside, IA
Status: Updated 10/18/2026
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Fall Flea Market Under the Bridge in Marquette
City Park-Under the Bridge, Mcgregor, IA
Status: Updated 4/10/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
Town Square, Winterset, IA
Status: Updated 10/7/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Bentonsport Riverfest
Bentonsport Historic District, Bentonsport, IA
Status: Updated 10/5/2025
May - October 2027 (dates not updated)
Grinnell Farmers Market
Central Park, Grinnell, IA
Status: Updated 4/9/2026
October 15 - 17, 2027
FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2027
Jacobson Building, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 11/4/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Clarinda Chamber Craft Carnival
Page County Fairgrounds, Clarinda, IA
Status: Updated 10/11/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
FREE Iowa Home Expo
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 8/27/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Great Iowa Pet Expo
Horizon Events Center, Clive, IA
Status: Updated 10/17/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa Renaissance Festival - Fall
Middle Amana Park, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 1/15/2025
October 22 - 24, 2027
FREE Cedar Rapids Lifestyle & Home Expo, October 2027
DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 11/4/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Algona Autumnfest Craft Show
Algona High School and Algona Middle School, Algona, IA
Status: Updated 9/20/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Underwood Fall Craft Fair
Underwood High School, Underwood, IA
Status: Updated 9/20/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Fall Craft Expo
Clarksville High School, Clarksville, IA
Status: Updated 9/24/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
FREE Dubuque Home Show, October 2026
Grand River Convention Center, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 10/23/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Coralville Fall Craft, Vendors, Boutiques and More
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville, IA
Status: Updated 3/23/2026
October 2027 (dates not updated)
Midwest Antique and Art Show & Collector's Eye
Hawkeye Downs Fairgrounds Expo Center North and South, Cedar Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 9/20/2026























