Iowa Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Music Festivals 2026–2027
Cities / Towns
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Music Festivals 2026–2027


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Fairfield First Fridays - May
May 1, 2026

Fairfield First Fridays - May

Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA

Status: Updated 3/21/2026

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.
Art Walk
May 2, 2026

Art Walk

Kohlmann Park, Waverly, IA

Status: Updated 3/29/2026

A Craft Show organized by Waverly Chamber of Commerce.
This Iowa Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
Amana Colonies Maifest
May 2 - 3, 2026

Amana Colonies Maifest

Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 3/25/2026

A Festival organized by Amana Colonies Festivals Inc..
This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
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.
Houby Days Festival
May 16 - 17, 2026

Houby Days Festival

Houby Days Festival Czech Village Association, Cedar Rapids, IA

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

A Festival organized by Czech Village Association.
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, kolache eating contest, demonstrations.
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.
Friday Night Out - June
June 5, 2026

Friday Night Out - June

Mitchell County Fairgrounds, Osage, IA

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Osage Chamber of Commerce.
This Iowa Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm. This event will also include: food & beverage vendors, free kids' activities & inflatables.
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.
Amana Colonies Wurst Festival
June 19 - 20, 2026

Amana Colonies Wurst Festival

Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 3/25/2026

A Festival organized by Amana Colonies Festivals Inc..
This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: live music, yard games, wurst university, dachshund derby, sausage making.
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.
BRIC - Bike Ride of Iowa County
June 27, 2026

BRIC - Bike Ride of Iowa County

Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 3/25/2026

A Festival organized by Amana Colonies Festivals Inc..
This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: 28-mile bike ride across iowa county, shopping, food, drinks, friends, fresh air.
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.
Storm Lake Star Spangled Spectacular
July 3 - 4, 2026

Storm Lake Star Spangled Spectacular

Sunset Park and Chautauqua Park, Storm Lake, IA

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

A Holiday Celebration organized by Storm Lake United.
This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: ride/run race 7:30am, parade at 10:00pm, fireworks 10pm.
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.
Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nation
July 3 - 5, 2026

Goodguys Speedway Motors Heartland Nation

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 4/16/2026

A Boat Auto Camping Show organized by Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.
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.
Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 10 - 11, 2026

Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival

Kids Zone, Davenport, IA

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

An Air Show-Balloon Festival organized by Quad City Balloon Festival.
This Iowa Air Show-Balloon Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15-20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-9am; Sat 3pm-9pm.
Amana Colonies Kinder Day
July 18, 2026

Amana Colonies Kinder Day

Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 3/25/2026

A Festival organized by Amana Colonies Festivals Inc..
This Iowa Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm.
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.
Bremer County Fair
July 26 - August 1, 2026

Bremer County Fair

Fairgrounds, Waverly, IA

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

A State Fair organized by Bremer County Fair Association.
This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun, Thu 8am-11pm; Mon, Fri 8am-12 midnight; Tue 8am-11:30pm; Wed 8am-1am; Sat 8am-12:30am.
Bix Jazz Festival
July 30 - August 1, 2026

Bix Jazz Festival

Rhythm City Casino, Davenport, IA

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

A Jazz Music Festival organized by Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society.
This Iowa Jazz Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-11pm; Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $210.
National Balloon Classic
July 31 - August 8, 2026

National Balloon Classic

Memorial Balloon Field, Indianola, IA

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

An Air Show-Balloon Festival organized by National Balloon Classic.
This Iowa Air Show-Balloon Festival will have no exhibit booths and 19 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: balloon rides, fireworks, parade, museum, nite-glow, kids land activities.
Amana Festival of the Arts
August 8, 2026

Amana Festival of the Arts

Amana Market Barn, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 3/10/2026

An Art Show organized by Amana Arts Guild.
This Iowa Art Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: raffle, children's activities.
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.
The Geneva Market - September
September 11 - 12, 2026

The Geneva Market - September

The Geneva School Grounds, Geneva, IA

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by The Geneva Market.
This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5.
Fall Festival
September 19, 2026

Fall Festival

Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum, Oskaloosa, IA

Status: Updated 2/4/2026

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Mahaska County Historical Society.
This Iowa Family & Kids Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: parade, pioneer living demonstrations, historic farm machinery, threshing & combining.
Indianola Art Festival
September 20, 2026

Indianola Art Festival

Buxton Park, Indianola, IA

Status: Updated 12/30/2025

An Art Show organized by Indianola Public Arts Commission.
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-5pm.
National Cattle Congress Fair
September 24 - 27, 2026

National Cattle Congress Fair

National Cattle Congress, Waterloo, IA

Status: Updated 2/10/2026

A State Fair organized by National Cattle Congress.
This Iowa State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $10. This event will also include: demonstrations, kids games, contests, expos, 4-h projects, livestock shows, animal shows.
Fall Market at Beckman Heritage Farms
September 26 - 27, 2026

Fall Market at Beckman Heritage Farms

Beckman Heritage Farms, Burlington, IA

Status: Updated 3/15/2026

A Craft Show organized by Beckman Heritage Farms LLC.
This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: corn maze, bounce pad, barn tours, nature trails.
The Octagon Art Festival
September 27, 2026

The Octagon Art Festival

Main Street Cultural District, Ames, IA

Status: Updated 1/28/2026

An Art Show organized by Octagon Center For the Arts.
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 14 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 10am-4pm.
Oktoberfest
October 1 - 4, 2026

Oktoberfest

Amana Colonies Festhalle Barn, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 3/25/2026

A Festival organized by Amana Colonies Festivals Inc..
This Iowa Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12 midnight; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $30. This event will also include: polka, drinking, food, dancing, parade.
Fall Festival
October 9 - 11, 2026

Fall Festival

Downtown Keosauqua, Keosauqua, IA

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

A Craft Show organized by Engage Keosauqua.
This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-5pm; Sat 9am-10:30pm; Sun 10am-3pm. This event will also include: parade, kids' area, bands, arts & crafts, concert.
 
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