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Iowa Festivals 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 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!

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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.

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.

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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Fairs & Festivals in Iowa 2026–2027

Glenn Miller Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Glenn Miller Festival

Clarinda High School, Clarinda, IA

Status: Updated 4/15/2025

This Iowa Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $50. This event will also include: glenn miller birthplace museum, exhibits, picnics, silent auction.
Spencer Flagfest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Spencer Flagfest

Various Locations, Spencer, IA

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths.
Farmington Strawberry Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Farmington Strawberry Festival

Downtown, Farmington, IA

Status: Updated 4/15/2025

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths.
Walnut Antique Show
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Walnut Antique Show

Downtown, Walnut, IA

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and 12 food booths.
Big Four Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Big Four Fair

County Fairgrounds, Postville, IA

Status: Updated 4/28/2025

This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-10pm; Sat 7:30am-11pm; Sun 7am-4pm.
Snake Alley Art Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Snake Alley Art Fair

Heritage Hill Historic District, Burlington, IA

Status: Updated 12/12/2024

This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: children's activities, art demonstrations.
Johnston Green Days Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Johnston Green Days Festival

Terra Park, Johnston, IA

Status: Updated 4/25/2025

This Iowa Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-7:30pm; Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 7:30am-12 midnight.
Ogden Fun Days
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Ogden Fun Days

Ogden City Park, Ogden, IA

Status: Updated 5/4/2025

This Iowa Family & Kids Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-12 midnight; Sat 8am-12 midnight.
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show

South of Lock & Dam #12, Bellevue, IA

Status: Updated 10/20/2024

This Iowa Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-6pm.
Rock Rapids Heritage Days
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Rock Rapids Heritage Days

Downtown, Rock Rapids, IA

Status: Updated 4/4/2024

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
Music in the Park - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Music in the Park - June

Audubon City Park, Audubon, IA

Status: Updated 4/22/2025

This Iowa Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
June 26 - 28, 2026

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 10/31/2025

This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
Colonies in Bloom
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Colonies in Bloom

Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 5/7/2025

This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. This event will also include: garden party, garden tour, hunt for hidden gems, drinks, dinner, live music, yard games.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Days
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum, Burr Oak, IA

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $6 - $10. This event will also include: parade, crafts, demonstrations.
Lazy River Bbq, Beer & Wine Fest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Lazy River Bbq, Beer & Wine Fest

Mississippi River Side, Marquette, IA

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Iowa Wine-Beer Event will have corp./information exhibitors and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 2pm-6pm. Admission tickets are $35 - $75. This event will also include vip boat tour before festival.
Sturgis Falls Celebration
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Sturgis Falls Celebration

City Parks-Overman, Gateway & Sturgis, Cedar Falls, IA

Status: Updated 3/3/2025

This Iowa Jazz Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 36 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-9pm. This event will also include: talent show, kidsway, parade, carnival, car show, bandshell.
Dewitt Flea Market, Antique, & Collectible Show
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Dewitt Flea Market, Antique, & Collectible Show

Clinton County Fairgrounds, Dewitt, IA

Status: Updated 2/23/2025

This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Afton Pre-Fourth Celebration
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Afton Pre-Fourth Celebration

Afton City Square, Afton, IA

Status: Updated 5/28/2025

This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include parade.
Mardi Gras Parade
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Mardi Gras Parade

Sioux City Riverfront, Sioux City, IA

Status: Updated 6/6/2025

This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

Varies place in Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5.
Storm Lake Star Spangled Spectacular
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Storm Lake Star Spangled Spectacular

Sunset Park and Chautauqua Park, Storm Lake, IA

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 8am-11pm. This event will also include: ride/run race 7:30am, parade at 10:00pm, fireworks 10pm.
Coralville Fourth Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Coralville Fourth Fest

S T Morrison Park, Coralville, IA

Status: Updated 5/9/2025

This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-9pm; Fri 10am-10pm.
Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty

Various Locations, Mount Vernon, IA

Status: Updated 5/15/2025

This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and tba food booths.
Fairfield First Friday - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Fairfield First Friday - July

Fairfield Town Square, Fairfield, IA

Status: Updated 2/5/2025

This Iowa Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm. This event will also include: childrens activities, other art activiteis.

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