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
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Garden Art Fair
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 4/14/2025
July 15 - 19, 2026
Allamakee County Fair
Allamakee County Fairgrounds, Waukon, IA
Status: Updated 12/9/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Hudson Days
Downtown & City Park, Hudson, IA
Status: Updated 5/31/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
North Iowa Fair
North Iowa Events Center, Mason City, IA
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Cherokee County Fair
Fairgrounds, Cherokee, IA
Status: Updated 5/26/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Great Jones County Fair
County Fairgrounds, Monticello, IA
Status: Updated 3/21/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Boone County Fair
Boone County Fairgrounds, Boone, IA
Status: Updated 5/30/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Livermore Daze Celebration
Pickup Pull Track East Side of Gold Eagle Coop, Livermore, IA
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Kalona Bluegrass Festival
Windmill Ridge Campground, Kalona, IA
Status: Updated 6/5/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday's
mud lake park, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 1/15/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Union County Fair
Union County Fairgrounds, Afton, IA
Status: Updated 6/1/2025
July 23, 2026
Sweet Corn Serenade
Oskaloosa Downtown Square, Oskaloosa, IA
Status: Updated 10/28/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Lyon County Fair
County Fairgrounds, Rock Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 6/9/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Strawberry Jam Camp
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Strawberry Point, IA
Status: Updated 6/9/2025
July 25, 2026
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
Mississippi River, South of Lock & Dam #12, Bellevue, IA
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Decorah Nordic Fest
Various Locations, Decorah, IA
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Art in the Park
Clear Lake's City Park, Clear Lake, IA
Status: Updated 4/25/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Colonies in Bloom - Part 2
Amana Colonies, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 6/12/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Bloomsbury Floral Plein Air
Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins, IA
Status: Updated 4/4/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Dubuque County Fair
Fairgrounds, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 6/8/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Backbone Bluegrass Festival
Festival Grounds, Strawberry Point, IA
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Warren County Fair
Fairgrounds, Indianola, IA
Status: Updated 6/9/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Music in the Park - July
Audubon City Park, Audubon, IA
Status: Updated 5/22/2025
May - August 2026 (dates not updated)
Party in the Park
Central Park, Charles City, IA
Status: Updated 4/4/2025























