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
September 6 - 7, 2026
Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration
Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Long Grove, IA
Status: Updated 1/8/2026
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Artapalooza
Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA
Status: Updated 2/14/2025
September 11 - 12, 2026
The Geneva Market - September
The Geneva School Grounds, Geneva, IA
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
September 11 - 13, 2026
Free Sioux City Home Show - September
Sioux City Convention Center, Sioux City, IA
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
September 11 - 13, 2026
Free Dubuque Home Show, September
Grand River Convention Center, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 8/14/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Norwalk Music Fest
Norwalk City Park, Norwalk, IA
Status: Updated 8/3/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Tama-Toledo Car Show & Cruise
Downtown, Tama, IA
Status: Updated 8/6/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Lincoln Highway Arts Festival
Downtown, Mount Vernon, IA
Status: Updated 8/21/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Red Barn Craft Show
Greene County Fair Grounds, Jefferson, IA
Status: Updated 8/11/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Art Barn at the Clay County Fair
Clay County Fairgrounds, Spencer, IA
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Clay County Fair
Clay County Fairgrounds, Spencer, IA
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Art Center's ArtSplash
Riverside Park, Sioux City, IA
Status: Updated 5/29/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Maquoketa Doll Show
AmericInn by Wyndham, Maquoketa, IA
Status: Updated 9/10/2025
September 19, 2026
Fall Festival
Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum, Oskaloosa, IA
Status: Updated 2/4/2026
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Guttenberg Germanfest
500-600 block River Park Drive, Guttenberg, IA
Status: Updated 9/4/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Autumn Artistry
Downtown, Fairgrounds, Osage, IA
Status: Updated 1/14/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Reinbeck Art Festival
Downtown Reinbeck, Reinbeck, IA
Status: Updated 9/4/2025
September 20, 2026
Indianola Art Festival
Buxton Park, Indianola, IA
Status: Updated 12/30/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Pufferbilly Days
Downtown Boone, Boone, IA
Status: Updated 8/19/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Riverssance Festival of Fine Art
Lindsay Park, Davenport, IA
Status: Updated 3/5/2025
September 24 - 27, 2026
National Cattle Congress Fair
National Cattle Congress, Waterloo, IA
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Wyatt Earp Days
Historical Village, Pella, IA
Status: Updated 9/10/2025
September 27, 2026
The Octagon Art Festival
Main Street Cultural District, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 1/28/2026


















