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.
December 5 - 6, 2026
Holiday Thieves Market
Hyatt Regency's Expo Hall, Coralville, IA
Status: Updated 8/5/2026
December 5 - 6, 2026
Mid-America Center Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA
Status: Updated 2/22/2026
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Holiday Craft Show
Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion, Waukon, IA
Status: Updated 11/9/2025
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa City Holiday Farmers Market - December
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Iowa City, IA
Status: Updated 11/8/2025
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Fredericksburg Hometown Christmas
Fredericksburg Community Center, Fredericksburg, IA
Status: Updated 12/7/2025
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Afton Holiday Extravaganza
East Union High School, Afton, IA
Status: Updated 11/10/2025
December 3 - 13, 2026
Christkindlmarket
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 3/10/2026
December 3 - 13, 2026
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 7/29/2026
December 11 - 13, 2026
Prelude to Christmas - Week 2
All Seven Villages • Amana Colonies,, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 8/24/2026
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Fairfield Holiday Trade Fair
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA
Status: Updated 12/8/2025
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Craft and Vendor Market
Quincy Place Mall, Ottumwa, IA
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
November 27 - December 20, 2026
Tannenbaum Forest
Festhalle Barn, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 3/25/2026
December 18 - 20, 2026
Prelude to Christmas - Week 3
All Seven Villages • Amana Colonies,, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 8/24/2026
December 2026 (dates not updated)
Southbridge Mall In-Home Business and Craft Show
Southbridge Mall, Mason City, IA
Status: Updated 12/8/2025
January 8 - 10, 2027
FREE Dubuque Home Show, January 2027
Grand River Center, Dubuqe, IA
Status: Updated 11/4/2026
January 2027 (dates not updated)
FREE Dubuque Home Show
Grand River Convention Center, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 8/29/2025
January 15 - 17, 2027
FREE West Des Moines Home Show, January 2027
Horizon Event Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 11/3/2026
January 2027 (dates not updated)
Kee Live Music Festival
Various Locations, Cherokee, IA
Status: Updated 12/15/2025
January 22 - 24, 2027
FREE Waterloo Home & Remodeling Show, January 2027
Waterloo Convention Center, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 11/4/2026
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















