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 297 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 7, 2026
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 9 - 10, 2026
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. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 73 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.
Marion Arts Festival
May 16, 2026
Marion Arts Festival
(319) 929-6687
7th Avenue festival street between 10th & 12th Street and Marion Square Park - Marion, IA
The Marion Arts Festival is a one-day event that brings together 50 of the nation's most respected artists to an audience of over 10,000 enthusiastic art lovers. Known for its intimate and purposeful atmosphere, the festival aims to create a thriving environment for both artists and art enthusiasts. In addition to the juried art fair, the event features live music, activities for all ages, food vendors, and a popular half-marathon and 5K race. It's a key cultural event for the community and a highlight of the year for art lovers in Eastern Iowa.
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October 2026 (dates not updated)
Algona Autumnfest Craft Show
Algona High School and Algona Middle School, Algona, IA
Status: Updated 10/21/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Underwood Fall Craft Fair
Underwood High School, Underwood, IA
Status: Updated 8/17/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Fall Craft Expo
Clarksville Community School, Clarksville, IA
Status: Updated 10/22/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Dunkerton Fall Market
Dunkerton Community School, Dunkerton, IA
Status: Updated 10/24/2025
September - October 2026 (dates not updated)
Autumn at the Arboretum
Cedar Valley Arboretum, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 9/8/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Midwest Antique and Art Show & Collector's Eye
Hawkeye Downs Fairgrounds Expo Center North and South, Cedar Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 9/16/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Valley Lutheran School Craft Sale
Valley Lutheran School, Cedar Falls, IA
Status: Updated 10/15/2024
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Lewis Central Craft Fair
Lewis Central High School, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 10/28/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Mart
Edgewater Holiday Mart, West Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/10/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Santa's North Pole Village Craft Show
Prairie Trail Sports Complex, Ankeny, IA
Status: Updated 10/29/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Hudson Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
Hudson Middle School, Hudson, IA
Status: Updated 10/31/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Grand River Center Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
October - November 2026 (dates not updated)
FREE Davenport Home Show
The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds – Fair Center, Davenport, IA
Status: Updated 6/25/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk: November
Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
National Toy Farm Show
National Farm Toy Museum, Dyersville, IA
Status: Updated 8/27/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Junk Jubilee Jingles Market
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 10/31/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 9/4/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Women Helping Others Craft Fair
Nevada High School, Nevada, IA
Status: Updated 11/7/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Arts Festival
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 9/10/2025
November 14, 2026
Pella Fall Craft Show
Pella Community High School Gyms, Pella, IA
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Beaverdale Holiday Boutique
Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 11/3/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Vintage Estate Flea Market
Elk's Lodge, Cedar Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Craft & Vendor Show - November
Quincy Place Mall, Ottumwa, IA
Status: Updated 11/8/2025
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa City Holiday Farmers Market - November
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Iowa City, IA
Status: Updated 11/10/2025


























