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 307 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!

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.
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.
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.
March 28 - 30, 2025
Junk Jubilee Spring Show
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 1/31/2025
April 4, 2025
Fairfield First Fridays - April
Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
April 5, 2025
Vendor and Craft Show
Quincy Place Mall, Ottumwa, IA
Status: Updated 3/17/2025
April 5, 2025
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Hyatt Regency Conference Center, Coralville, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
April 12, 2025
Stir Crazy Flea Market and Garage Sale
Sass Family Farm, Riverside, IA
Status: Updated 3/12/2025
April 11 - 13, 2025
Cedar Rapids Spring Lifestyle & Home Expo
Doubletree By Hilton - Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 2/19/2025
April 11 - 13, 2025
Arts and Antiques Weekend
Amana Colonies, Amana, IA
Status: Updated 3/4/2025
April 18 - 19, 2025
Vintage Estate Flea Market - Elk's Lodge, Cedar Rapids
801 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids IA, Cedar Rapids, IA
Status: Updated 2/21/2025
April 2025 (dates not updated)
Mid Iowa Woodcarvers
Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Status: Updated 4/18/2024
April 25 - 27, 2025
Davenport Spring Home Show
The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds - Fair Center, Davenport, IA
Status: Updated 6/10/2024
April 27, 2025
Monticello Flea Market, Antique, & Collectible Show
Jones County Fairgrounds, Monticello, IA
Status: Updated 2/23/2025
May 2, 2025
Fairfield First Fridays - May
Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
May 1 - 3, 2025
Tulip Time Dutch Market
West Market Park, Pella, IA
Status: Updated 1/22/2025
May 1 - 3, 2025
Pella Tulip Time
Downtown, Pella, IA
Status: Updated 7/15/2024
May 2 - 3, 2025
The Midwest Pride in Your Ride Truck and Tractor Show
Tri-State Raceway, Earlville, IA
Status: Updated 2/10/2025
May 3, 2025
Art Walk
Kohlmann Park, Waverly, IA
Status: Updated 2/7/2025
May 1 - 4, 2025
What Cheer Flea Market
Fairgrounds, What Cheer, IA
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
May 2 - 4, 2025
Dubuque Spring Home Show
Grand River Convention Center, Dubuque, IA
Status: Updated 6/11/2024
May 9 - 10, 2025
The Geneva Market - May
The Geneva School Grounds, Geneva, IA
Status: Updated 2/6/2025
May 10 - 11, 2025
Beaux Arts Spring Fair
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, IA
Web: Beauxartsfair.com
Status: Updated 10/8/2024

May 15 - 17, 2025
Orange City Tulip Festival
Central Avenue, Orange City, IA
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
May 17, 2025
Marion Arts Festival
City Square Park, Marion, IA
Status: Updated 11/1/2024
May 10 - 18, 2025
Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow!
Sleepy Hollow, Des Moines, IA
Status: Updated 2/25/2025