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 307 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!

Beaux Arts Spring Fair
May 10 - 11, 2025
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. Booth sitters, water delivery, and a fruit and donuts breakfast on Sat. and Sun. $50.00 is awarded in 10 categories. Best of show is chosen from these winners and receives $250.00. Beaux Spring Fair has been a Mother's Day Tradition in the Quad Cities for 72 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.
Red Neck Revival - Memorial Day Weekend
May 22 - 25, 2025
conesvilleevents.com
(563) 299-2721
Conesville Event Grounds - Conesville, IA
Iowa's premier adult rally for 30 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.
Indianola Summer Art Festival
July 26 - 27, 2025
indianolaiowa.gov/1065/Indianola-Summer-Art..
(515) 961-9410
Buxton Park Arboretum and Gardens - Indianola, IA
The INDIANOLA SUMMER ART FESTIVAL - The Indianola Public Art Commission announces a Call For Artists to participate in the Indianola Summer Arts Festival, Sat., July 26 & Sun., July 27, 2025, in Indianola's historic Buxton Park. It's also the start of the National Balloon Classic, day 4 of the Warren County Fair, and the Hometown Pride Classic Parade. Each artist will receive 2 admission tickets to the 2025 National Balloon Classic. The balloon events are early morning & evening and do not compete with the art festival so artists can attend the balloon events, also.
Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend
August 28 - 31, 2025
conesvilleevents.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
Holiday Mart
November 1, 2025
(515) 314-3164
Edgewater Holiday Mart - West Des Moines, IA
40 artists and vendors--fused and stained glass; wooden pens, toys and kaleidoscopes; watercolor paintings and photographs; pottery; jewelry; fiber art; carved Santas; hand-woven baskets; table runners; quilted items; El Salvadoran art; and homemade peanut brittle, fudge, jams and jellies, honey, and baked goods. Art created by local artists and artists will be present. Food items made by local cooking and baking experts! We avoid multiple vendors with the same art and products. Parking nearby and free! 5 minutes from Jordan Creek Mall, West Des Moines, Iowa.
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Saturday in the Park
Grandview Park, Sioux City, IA
Status: Updated 4/8/2024
July 6, 2025
Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday's
mud lake park, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 1/15/2025
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Exira Fourth of July
Downtown, Exira, IA
Status: Updated 5/23/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Summer Flea Market Under the Bridge
City Park-Under the Bridge, Marquette, IA
Status: Updated 3/18/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Iowa City Jazz Festival
University of Iowa Pentacrest, Iowa City, IA
Status: Updated 1/31/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
West Bend Fourth of July Celebration
Downtown, West Bend, IA
Status: Updated 6/17/2024
July 11, 2025
Friday Night Out - July
Mitchell County Fairgrounds, Osage, IA
Status: Updated 1/14/2025
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Music on Main - July
Town Clock, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 6/4/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Dallas County Fair
Fairgrounds, Adel, IA
Status: Updated 4/24/2024
July 9 - 13, 2025
Adair County Fair
Fairgrounds, Greenfield, IA
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Central Iowa Fair
Fairgrounds, Marshalltown, IA
Status: Updated 4/24/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Kinderfest
Amana Colonies, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 10/30/2023
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Monona County Fair
Monona County Fairgrounds, Onawa, IA
Status: Updated 4/24/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Algona Founders' Day Festival
Carnegie Library Lawn, Algona, IA
Status: Updated 4/22/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Duesey Days Craft Show
Central Park, Garner, IA
Status: Updated 7/5/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Garden Art Fair
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 5/9/2024
July 19, 2025
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
Mississippi River, South of Lock & Dam #12, Bellevue, IA
Status: Updated 10/20/2024
July 16 - 20, 2025
North Iowa Fair
North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, IA
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
July 16 - 20, 2025
Great Jones County Fair
County Fairgrounds, Monticello, IA
Status: Updated 3/21/2025
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Hudson Days
Downtown & City Park, Hudson, IA
Status: Updated 12/18/2023
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Livermore Daze Celebration
Pickup Pull Track East Side of Gold Eagle Coop, Livermore, IA
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
July 20, 2025
Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday's
mud lake park, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 1/15/2025
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Cherokee County Fair
Fairgrounds, Cherokee, IA
Status: Updated 5/9/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Allamakee County Fair
Allamakee County Fairgrounds, Waukon, IA
Status: Updated 11/20/2023