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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May 2026 (dates not updated)
Pioneer Village Heritage Days
Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Long Grove, IA
Status: Updated 4/24/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Cherokee PRCA Rodeo
Fairgrounds, Cherokee, IA
Status: Updated 4/3/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Music at Gary's
Gary's On the River, Spencer, IA
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa Renaissance Festival - Spring
Amana Soccer Fields, Middle Amana, IA
Status: Updated 1/15/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk - June
Central Park, Fairfield, IA
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Friday Night Out - June
Mitchell County Fairgrounds, Osage, IA
Status: Updated 1/14/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
My Waterloo Days Festival
Lincoln Park, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 4/1/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Summer Celebration
Downtown/Central Park, Sioux Center, IA
Status: Updated 4/15/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Pioneer Days Festival
Various Locations, Clarksville, IA
Status: Updated 4/15/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Governor's Days
Grimes South Sports Complex, Grimes, IA
Status: Updated 4/14/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Story City Scandinavian Days
Downtown, North Park, Story City, IA
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
American Gothic Days Art Contest & 5k
American Gothic House Center 5K Run, Eldon, IA
Status: Updated 4/23/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa Craft Brew Festival
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
Lake Street, Bellevue, IA
Status: Updated 10/20/2024
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa Arts Festival
Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City, IA
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
June 13, 2026
Art on the Square
City Square Park in Historic Downtown Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, IA
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
La Porte City Festival of Trails
Downtown, La Porte City, IA
Status: Updated 4/25/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Festival - Clarion Iowa
Gazebo Park, Clarion, IA
Status: Updated 4/16/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
New Hampton Heartland Days
Downtown/Mikkelson Park, New Hampton, IA
Status: Updated 4/17/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Old Settler's Day
City of Chester, Chester, IA
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Wurst Festival
Amana Colonies, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 4/29/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Macnider Arts Festival
MacNider Art Museum Lawn, Mason City, IA
Status: Updated 4/17/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Blanden Summer Arts Festival
Blanden Art Museum, Fort Dodge, IA
Status: Updated 4/24/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Odebolt Creek Days
Downtown, Odebolt, IA
Status: Updated 4/23/2025


























