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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

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.
Quad City Air Show
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Quad City Air Show

Davenport Municipal Airport, Davenport, IA

Status: Updated 5/4/2025

This Iowa Air Show-Balloon Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 40 food booths. Admission tickets are $30 - $50.
Crafts in the Park
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Crafts in the Park

Central Park, Mount Pleasant, IA

Status: Updated 5/29/2025

This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: parade, midwest old threshers reunion.
Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Red Neck Revival - Labor Day Weekend

Conesville Event Grounds, Conesville, IA

Status: Updated 1/6/2025

This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-2am; Fri-Sun 9am-2am. Admission tickets are $35 - $40. This event will also include outlaw street drag racing cars trucks motorcycles.
Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

Midwest Old Threshers Museum, Mount Pleasant, IA

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sun 7am-11pm; Mon 7am-3pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $40.
Vick's Corner Labor Day Antique Show & Flea Market
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Vick's Corner Labor Day Antique Show & Flea Market

Vick's Corner World, Spirit Lake, IA

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 4 food booths.
Labor Day Weekend Flea Market Under the Bridge
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Labor Day Weekend Flea Market Under the Bridge

City Park-Under the Bridge, Marquette, IA

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Iowa Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
Madrid Labor Day Celebration
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Madrid Labor Day Celebration

Downtown, Madrid, IA

Status: Updated 7/18/2025

This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, bands, tractor pull, car show.
Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration

Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Long Grove, IA

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

This Iowa Traditional Craft-Folk Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $1 - $2.
Bowlful of Blues
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Bowlful of Blues

Maytag Bowl - Maytag Park, Newton, IA

Status: Updated 1/6/2025

This Iowa Blues Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun-Mon 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $30.
Sheldon Celebration Days
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Sheldon Celebration Days

City Park, Sheldon, IA

Status: Updated 7/24/2025

This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon 9am-4pm.

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