Iowa Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Music Festivals 2026–2027
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Music Festivals 2026–2027


Attend Your Favorite Music Festivals in Iowa

 
Fairfield First Fridays - March
March 6, 2026

Fairfield First Fridays - March

Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA

Status: Updated 2/4/2026

A Music Festival organized by Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk.
This Iowa Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9pm.
BMAI Iowa Theater Show
March 21, 2026

BMAI Iowa Theater Show

Iowa Theater, Bloomfield, IA

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

A Festival Concert organized by Bluegrass Music Association of Iowa.
This Iowa Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $20.
Pella Tulip Time
May 7 - 9, 2026

Pella Tulip Time

Downtown, Pella, IA

Status: Updated 11/17/2025

An Ethnic Festival organized by Pella Historical Society & Museums.
This Iowa Ethnic Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, demonstrations, kids' area.
Orange City Tulip Festival
May 14 - 16, 2026

Orange City Tulip Festival

Central Avenue, Orange City, IA

Status: Updated 1/29/2026

A Festival organized by Orange City Tulip Festival.
This Iowa Festival will have crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, broadway musical, activities for children through adults.
Rolling on the River Music Festival
May 24, 2026

Rolling on the River Music Festival

Riverfront Park, Keosauqua, IA

Status: Updated 10/15/2025

A Music Festival organized by Engage Keosauqua.
This Iowa Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sun 1pm-9pm.
Pioneer Village Heritage Days
May 24 - 25, 2026

Pioneer Village Heritage Days

Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Long Grove, IA

Status: Updated 1/8/2026

A Reenactment Event organized by Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village.
This Iowa Reenactment Event will have 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.
Iowa Renaissance Festival - Spring
May 23 - 31, 2026

Iowa Renaissance Festival - Spring

Amana Soccer Fields, Middle Amana, IA

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair organized by Midwest Festivals.
This Iowa Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Mon 10am-6pm; Tue-Fri closed. Admission tickets are $10 - $80. This event will also include: demonstrations, combat reenactments, encampments.
Scandinavian Days
June 5 - 6, 2026

Scandinavian Days

Downtown, North Park, Story City, IA

Status: Updated 1/6/2026

An Ethnic Festival organized by Story City Greater Chamber Connection.
This Iowa Ethnic Festival will have crafts exhibitors and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10:30pm; Sat 8am-12 midnight. This event will also include: 5k run, games, inflatables, demonstrations.
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
June 6, 2026

Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show

South of Lock #12 on Mississippi River, Bellevue, IA

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team.
This Iowa Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-6:30pm.
Iowa Arts Festival
June 5 - 7, 2026

Iowa Arts Festival

Downtown, Iowa City, IA

Status: Updated 2/25/2026

A Festival organized by Summer of the Arts.
This Iowa Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: iowa city carnival parade, culinary row, artist demonstrations, childrens activities.
Art on the Square
June 13, 2026

Art on the Square

City Square Park in Historic Downtown Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, IA

Status: Updated 9/9/2025

A Craft Show organized by Oskaloosa Main Street.
This Iowa Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5-8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-3pm. This event will also include: kids area, games, demonstrations.
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
June 20, 2026

Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show

South of Lock & Dam #12, Bellevue, IA

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team.
This Iowa Family & Kids 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 Sat 5pm-6:30pm.
Snake Alley Art Fair
June 21, 2026

Snake Alley Art Fair

Heritage Hill Historic District, Burlington, IA

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

An Art Show organized by Art Center of Burlington.
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: children's activities, art demonstrations.
Des Moines Arts Festival
June 26 - 28, 2026

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 10/31/2025

An Art Show organized by Downtown Events Group.
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-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
Sturgis Falls Celebration
June 26 - 28, 2026

Sturgis Falls Celebration

City Parks-Overman, Gateway & Sturgis, Cedar Falls, IA

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

A Jazz Music Festival organized by Sturgis Falls Celebration Inc..
This Iowa Jazz Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 36 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 12pm-9pm. This event will also include: talent show, kidsway, parade, carnival, car show, bandshell.
Heritage Days With Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
July 4, 2026

Heritage Days With Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show

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

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Festival organized by Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team.
This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 6pm-8pm. This event will also include please visit bellevueheritagedays on facebook.
Allamakee County Fair
July 15 - 19, 2026

Allamakee County Fair

Allamakee County Fairgrounds, Waukon, IA

Status: Updated 12/9/2025

A State Fair organized by Allamakee County Fair.
This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $15 - $40.
Sweet Corn Serenade
July 23, 2026

Sweet Corn Serenade

Oskaloosa Downtown Square, Oskaloosa, IA

Status: Updated 10/28/2025

A Food Festival organized by Oskaloosa Main Street.
This Iowa Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 12pm-9pm. This event will also include: sweet corn, pork burgers, pie and ice cream, live music, children activities.
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
July 25, 2026

Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show

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

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team.
This Iowa Family & Kids 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 Sat 5pm-6:30pm.
Atlanticfest
August 8, 2026

Atlanticfest

Downtown, Atlantic, IA

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

A Festival organized by Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Dbqfest (Dubuquefest Fine Arts Festival)
August 8 - 9, 2026

Dbqfest (Dubuquefest Fine Arts Festival)

Washington Park, Dubuque, IA

Status: Updated 2/24/2026

A Festival organized by Dubuque County Fine Arts Society.
This Iowa Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: kids' art tent, kids' games, yoga, bike valet.
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show
August 15, 2026

Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show

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

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Sports Event organized by Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team.
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 5pm-6:30pm.
Turkey River Music Festival
August 21 - 22, 2026

Turkey River Music Festival

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

Status: Updated 2/11/2026

A Rock Music Festival organized by Civic Improvement Association of Spillville.
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 5:30pm-12 midnight; Sat 3pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $25 - $40. This event will also include: raffle games, camping, kayaking, recreational park.
Iowa State Fair
August 13 - 23, 2026

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

A State Fair organized by Iowa State Fair.
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.
Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration
September 6 - 7, 2026

Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration

Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Long Grove, IA

Status: Updated 1/8/2026

A Traditional Craft-Folk Event organized by Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village.
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.
 
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