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 300 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.
The Geneva Market - May
May 1 - 2, 2026
thegenevamarket.weebly.com
(515) 574-9570
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!
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.
Red Neck Revival - Memorial Day Weekend
May 21 - 24, 2026
conesvillerallyandracing.com
(563) 299-2721
Conesville Event Grounds - Conesville, IA
Iowa's premier adult rally for 32 years. Outlaw street drag racing, zip line, school bus, Coed mud run, hot showers, clean bathrooms. It's Iowa - dress for all weather, we are an outdoor event, and will not cancel for any reason, please go to our website for more info on bands and others.
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
November - December 2026 (dates not updated)
Prelude to Christmas
Various Locations, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 11/24/2025
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Southbridge Mall In-Home Business and Craft Show
Southbridge Mall, Mason City, IA
Status: Updated 12/8/2025
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Free Council Bluffs Home Show
Mid-America Convention Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 12/2/2025
January 2027 (dates not updated)
FREE Dubuque Home Show
Grand River Convention Center, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 8/29/2025
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Kee Live Music Festival
Various Locations, Cherokee, IA
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Amana Colonies Winterfest
Amana Colonies Market Barn, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Fairfield First Fridays - February
Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA
Status: Updated 12/29/2025
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Vendor and Craft Show
Quincy Place Mall, Ottumwa, IA
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Home and Garden Show
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 12/5/2025
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Cupid's Creations Valentine Market
Southbridge Mall, Mason City, IA
Status: Updated 1/14/2026
February 2027 (dates not updated)
Romance Weekend
Amana Colonies, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 1/19/2026
