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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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
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk - August
Fairfield Town Square, Fairfield Town Square, IA
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)
National Balloon Classic
Memorial Balloon Field, Indianola, IA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)
Bremer County Fair
Fairgrounds, Waverly, IA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)
Bix Jazz Festival
Rhythm City Event Center, Davenport, IA
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Monroe Old Settlers Celebration
Town Square, Monroe, IA
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Waukon Corn Days
Downtown, Waukon, IA
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
Island City Days on Lake Street, Sabula, IA
Status: Updated 10/20/2024
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Art in the Park
Preservation Plaza, Arnolds Park, IA
Status: Updated 4/21/2025
July - August 2026 (dates not updated)
What Cheer Flea Market - August
Fairgrounds, What Cheer, IA
Status: Updated 6/17/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Operation T-Bone
Audubon City Park, Audubon, IA
Status: Updated 6/23/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Mud Lake Bluegrass Sunday's - August
mud lake park, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 1/15/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Friday Night Out - August
Mitchell County Fairgrounds, Osage, IA
Status: Updated 1/14/2025
August 8, 2026
Atlanticfest
Downtown, Atlantic, IA
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Tug Fest
Various Locations, Le Claire, IA
Status: Updated 4/21/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Hoover's Hometown Days
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, West Branch, IA
Status: Updated 6/30/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Adel Sweet Corn Festival
Downtown Square, Adel, IA
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Quad Cities Balloon Festival
Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport, IA
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Amana Festival of the Arts
Amana Market Barn, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 12/20/2024
August 2026 (dates not updated)
BRIC - Bike Ride of Iowa County
Amana Colonies, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 7/21/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Meskwaki Pow Wow
Meskwaki Indian Settlement, Tama, IA
Status: Updated 4/21/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
West Point Sweet Corn Festival
West Point City Square Park, West Point, IA
Status: Updated 6/4/2025


























