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.
Music at Gary's
May 31, 2025
(712) 262-4307
Gary's On the River - Spencer, IA
Dave Huckfelt and Molly Brandt team up for an evening of music in NW Iowa. Tickets are sold at Arts on Grand in Spencer; to pay over the phone and reserve your spot give us a call.
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.
Events in Des Moines, IA — upcoming
May 10 - 18, 2025
Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!
Sleepy Hollow, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
This Iowa Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu closed, Fri closed, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $50. This event will also include: beer garden, children's garden.
June 7, 2025
Iowa Craft Brew Festival
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
This Iowa Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-4pm. Admission tickets are $20 - $65.
June 27 - 29, 2025
Des Moines Arts Festival
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 9/17/2024
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
July 4 - 6, 2025
Goodguys Thirty-Fourth Speedway Motors Heartland Nation
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/26/2025
This Iowa Boat Auto Camping Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $28.
August 7 - 17, 2025
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
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 All Days 8am-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $8 - $14. This event will also include: parade, competitions.
August 22 - 24, 2025
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 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
September 26 - 28, 2025
Des Moines Arts & Crafts Show - September
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
October 10 - 12, 2025
Iowa Fall Home Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
October 2025 (dates not updated)
Iowa Fall Home Expo
Iowa State Fairgrounds - Jacobson Exhibition Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Beaverdale Holiday Boutique
Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 10/9/2024
This Iowa Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Junk Jubilee Jingles Market
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/17/2024
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
November 14 - 16, 2025
Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.
November 2025 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/24/2024
This Iowa Marketplace Expo will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $12. This event will also include: shopping, door prizes, contests.
December 2025 (dates not updated)
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 4/25/2024
This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
December 4 - 14, 2025
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/21/2025
This Iowa Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 19 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Mon closed, Tue closed, Wed closed, Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Home and Garden Show
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 12/6/2024
This Iowa Home and Garden Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $4 - $12.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Iowa Spring Home Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 6/7/2024
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Des Moines Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/16/2025
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $7.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Junk Jubilee Spring Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/31/2025
This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
