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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

Friday Night Out - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Friday Night Out - August

Mitchell County Fairgrounds, Osage, IA

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

This Iowa Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm. This event will also include: food & beverage vendors, free kids' activities & inflatables.
August 8, 2026

Atlanticfest

Downtown, Atlantic, IA

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7am-4pm. This event will also include: children's activities, car show, motorcycle show, road race, bag tournament.
Tug Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Tug Fest

Various Locations, Le Claire, IA

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Iowa Festival will have corp./information, crafts, film and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $8. This event will also include: 5k race, parade, carnival, kids's events, fireworks, tug-of-war over the mississippi river.
Hoover's Hometown Days
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Hoover's Hometown Days

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, West Branch, IA

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-12 midnight; Sat 8pm-9pm. This event will also include: parade, stage combat, fireworks, demonstrations, kids game, bill riley talent contest.
Adel Sweet Corn Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Adel Sweet Corn Festival

Downtown Square, Adel, IA

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 8am-12 midnight. This event will also include: clowns, bands.
Quad Cities Balloon Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Quad Cities Balloon Festival

Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport, IA

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Iowa Air Show-Balloon Festival will have no exhibit booths and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-8:30pm; Sat 3pm-8:30pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, bounce houses, face painting, tethered balloon rides.
Amana Festival of the Arts
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Amana Festival of the Arts

Amana Market Barn, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 12/20/2024

This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: raffle, children's activities.
BRIC - Bike Ride of Iowa County
August 2026 (dates not updated)

BRIC - Bike Ride of Iowa County

Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 7/21/2025

This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: 28-mile bike ride across iowa county, shopping, food, drinks, friends, fresh air.
Meskwaki Pow Wow
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Meskwaki Pow Wow

Meskwaki Indian Settlement, Tama, IA

Status: Updated 4/21/2025

This Iowa Pow Wow will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
West Point Sweet Corn Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

West Point Sweet Corn Festival

West Point City Square Park, West Point, IA

Status: Updated 6/4/2025

This Iowa Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 11am-12 midnight; Sun 11am-7pm. This event will also include: carnival, 5k & 10k run, horse shoes, bath tub races, parade, mini tractor pull, bags tourn.
Monticello Flea Market, Antique & Collectible Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Monticello Flea Market, Antique & Collectible Show

Jones County Fairgrounds, Monticello, IA

Status: Updated 2/23/2025

This Iowa Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
Lisbon Sauerkraut Days
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Lisbon Sauerkraut Days

Downtown, Lisbon, IA

Status: Updated 7/9/2025

This Iowa Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm; Fri 5pm-11:30pm; Sat 8am-12 midnight.
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show

Mississippi River, South of Lock & Dam #12, Bellevue, IA

Status: Updated 10/20/2024

This Iowa Sports Event 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.
Prairie Homestead Antique Power Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Prairie Homestead Antique Power Show

Art Center & Farmstead, Belmond, IA

Status: Updated 7/10/2025

This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 7am-8pm; Sun 7am-4pm. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: farm demos, displays, antique tractor pull.
Old Time Power Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Old Time Power Show

Antique Acres, Cedar Falls, IA

Status: Updated 7/5/2025

This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 7am-5pm. Admission tickets are $7 - $14.
Onawa's Swap Meet and Flea Market
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Onawa's Swap Meet and Flea Market

Monona County Fairgrounds, Onawa, IA

Status: Updated 7/11/2025

This Iowa Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. This event will also include: car corral, exhibits, displays.
Art in the Park Fine Art Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Art in the Park Fine Art Festival

Founder's Park, Elkader, IA

Status: Updated 7/11/2025

This Iowa Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-3pm. This event will also include: children's activity tent--no charge, wine & beer sampling, closed container sales.
August 13 - 23, 2026

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 186 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $8 - $14. This event will also include: parade, competitions.
Turkey River Music Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Turkey River Music Festival

Riverside Park/The Inwood Ballroom - Ludwig Stage, Spillville, IA

Status: Updated 2/5/2025

This Iowa Rock Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6:30pm-12 midnight; Sat 2pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $20 - $30. This event will also include: raffle games, tournaments, camping, kayaking, recreational park.
Boom-Fest
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Boom-Fest

Downtown, Vinton, IA

Status: Updated 7/17/2025

This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm.
Irish Hooley Music Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Irish Hooley Music Festival

Dubuque Star Brewery, Dubuque, IA

Status: Updated 7/17/2025

This Iowa Ethnic Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $20.
Lincoln Highway Days
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Lincoln Highway Days

Various locations, Nevada, IA

Status: Updated 7/15/2025

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-1pm. This event will also include: parade, antique cars, inflatables, craft show, free family games.
Kalona Gospel Sing
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Kalona Gospel Sing

Windmill Ridge Campground, Kalona, IA

Status: Updated 7/16/2025

This Iowa Christian Music 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 Fri 1pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-3pm.
World Food & Music Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

World Food & Music Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include demonstrations.

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