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.
Bloomsbury Floral Plein Air
July 26, 2025
(941) 380-2988
Bloomsbury Farm - Atkins, IA
This plein air will allow you to sell your art, on site, plus more. And there will be thousands of viewers there for this and other events. Imagine acres and acres of wild flowers and zinnias for you to capture. But you only have FOUR hours! Hosted by DKW Art Gallery of Marion, IA.
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)
Kalona Bluegrass Festival
Windmill Ridge Campground, Kalona, IA
Status: Updated 5/10/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Union County Fair
Union County Fairgrounds, Afton, IA
Status: Updated 5/9/2024
July 24, 2025
Sweet Corn Serenade
Oskaloosa Downtown Square, Oskaloosa, IA
Status: Updated 10/29/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Music in the Park - July
Audubon City Park, Audubon, IA
Status: Updated 5/23/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Lyon County Fair
County Fairgrounds, Rock Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 4/4/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Strawberry Jam Camp
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Strawberry Point, IA
Status: Updated 5/13/2024
July 26, 2025
Bloomsbury Floral Plein Air
Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins, IA
Status: Updated 4/4/2025

July 2025 (dates not updated)
Decorah Nordic Fest & Exhibition of Folk Art
Various Locations, Decorah, IA
Status: Updated 5/14/2024
July 26 - 27, 2025
Indianola Summer Art Festival
Buxton Park Arboretum and Gardens, Indianola, IA
Web: indianolaiowa.gov/1065/Indianola-Summer-Art..
Status: Updated 12/10/2024

July 2025 (dates not updated)
Art in the Park
Clear Lake's City Park, Clear Lake, IA
Status: Updated 5/3/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Colonies in Bloom - Part 2
Amana Colonies, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 10/30/2023
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Dubuque County Fair
Fairgrounds, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 5/17/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Camanche Days
Platt Park, Camanche, IA
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Backbone Bluegrass Festival
Festival Grounds, Strawberry Point, IA
Status: Updated 5/11/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Warren County Fair
Fairgrounds, Indianola, IA
Status: Updated 5/13/2024
May 30 - August 1, 2025
Party in the Park
Central Park, Charles City, IA
Status: Updated 4/4/2025
August 1, 2025
Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk - August
Fairfield Town Square, Fairfield Town Square, IA
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
July 25 - August 2, 2025
National Balloon Classic
Memorial Balloon Field, Indianola, IA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
July 27 - August 2, 2025
Bremer County Fair
Fairgrounds, Waverly, IA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
August 2, 2025
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
Island City Days on Lake Street, Sabula, IA
Status: Updated 10/20/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Bix Jazz Festival
Rhythm City Event Center, Davenport, IA
Status: Updated 5/20/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Monroe Old Settlers Celebration
Town Square, Monroe, IA
Status: Updated 7/23/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Waukon Corn Days
Downtown, Waukon, IA
Status: Updated 7/23/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Operation T-Bone
Audubon City Park, Audubon, IA
Status: Updated 7/23/2024