Iowa Fairs & Festivals 2026
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Recurring4.4(514) Happening nowGreat Jones County Fair
Eastern Iowa's premier county fair, known for big-name country and rock grandstand concerts alongside traditional competitions, carnival, and agricultural exhibits in Monticello.
4.4(203) Happening nowWarren County Fair
This fair will include 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, tractor pull, pedal tractor pull, talent show, monster truck tour, carnival, kidÆs activities, pig races, horse show, rodeo, open class exhibits, carnival rides, music, local vendors, fair food and more.
RecurringTomorrowNordic Fest
Decorah's Norwegian-American heritage festival, celebrating Scandinavian culture with food, folk arts, music, and the Vesterheim museum's craft traditions over the last full weekend of July.
4.7(84)In 3 daysClear Lake Art in the Park
A craft fair in Clear Lake.
4.8(4)In 3 daysDyersville Holly Jolly Market
A craft fair in Dyersville.
4.3(294)In 3 daysJohnson County Fair
An agricultural fair in Iowa City.
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4.4(68) Happening nowJasper County Fair
This fair will feature great entertainment, pig catching, kidÆs activities, animals, competitive exhibits, vendors, demo derby, mud drags, livestock shows and sale, competitive exhibits, fair food, and more.
Recurring4.4(514) Happening nowGreat Jones County Fair
Eastern Iowa's premier county fair, known for big-name country and rock grandstand concerts alongside traditional competitions, carnival, and agricultural exhibits in Monticello.
4.4(203) Happening nowWarren County Fair
This fair will include 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, tractor pull, pedal tractor pull, talent show, monster truck tour, carnival, kidÆs activities, pig races, horse show, rodeo, open class exhibits, carnival rides, music, local vendors, fair food and more.
RecurringTomorrowNordic Fest
Decorah's Norwegian-American heritage festival, celebrating Scandinavian culture with food, folk arts, music, and the Vesterheim museum's craft traditions over the last full weekend of July.
4.7(84)In 3 daysClear Lake Art in the Park
A craft fair in Clear Lake.
4.8(4)In 3 daysDyersville Holly Jolly Market
A craft fair in Dyersville.
4.3(294)In 3 daysJohnson County Fair
An agricultural fair in Iowa City.
Recurring4.4(469)In 6 daysDubuque County Fair
Dubuque County's annual fair with grandstand concerts, carnival, livestock shows, and 4-H and FFA exhibits.
4.5(146)In 6 daysHancock County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, animal exhibits, horse games, breeding beef show, horse performance show, creative cake contest, open textile show, open flower/veggie show, great entertainment, rides, delicious food, and much more.
4.6(61)In 6 daysMitchell County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, poultry show, swine show, horse and pony show, beef show, kid pedal tractor pull, wood carving auction, carnival rides, petting zoo, demo derby, figure 8 races, tuff trucks, sanctioned tractor pull, local vendors, fair food, and more.
4.6(285)In 7 daysPlymouth County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, great entertainment, tractor pull, demo derby, figure 8 racing, farm Olympics, midway rides, pro wrestling, kid’s activities, great food, and more.
RecurringIn 8 daysHinterland Music Festival
Iowa's premier outdoor indie, Americana, and rock music festival, held on the amphitheater grounds in St.
RecurringIn 8 daysBix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
A Davenport jazz festival honoring native son and jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, featuring traditional and classic jazz performances in the Quad Cities.
4.6(517)In 8 daysWhat Cheer Summer Flea Market
A craft fair in What Cheer.
RecurringIn 9 daysNational Balloon Classic
A nine-day hot air balloon festival featuring around 100 balloons in mass ascensions and evening night glows, plus live entertainment, in Indianola.
RecurringIn 9 daysIowa Irish Fest
Iowa's biggest Irish cultural celebration, held the first weekend of August at Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo with Celtic music, dance, genealogy, and heritage programming.
4.4(469)In 9 daysDubuque County Summer Gun Show
Come explore over 120 vendor tables featuring a wide range of guns, rifles, handguns, shotguns, magazines, grips, scopes, knives, military surplus, ammo and accessories, and related items.
4.5(2593)In 10 daysArnolds Park Art in the Park
A craft fair in Arnolds Park.
In 10 daysCedar Rapids Midsummer Farmers Market
A craft fair in Cedar Rapids.
4.3(222)In 10 daysFort Dodge Summer Flea Market
A craft fair in Fort Dodge.
RecurringIn 13 daysMississippi Valley Fair
A Quad Cities summer tradition in Davenport with national grandstand concerts, carnival, livestock, and 4-H and FFA exhibits.
4.5(82)In 15 daysClayton County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, kiddie tractor pull, truck and tractor pull, demo derby, stick horse rodeo, youth olympics, royalty contest, live concerts, annual bull bash, cook out contest, commercial exhibits, BBQ, fair food and more.
4.4(65)In 16 daysDickinson County Gun Show
A craft fair in Spirit Lake.
2(1)Bossier City Gun Show
You will find a wide range of new and old guns, ammo and accessories, gun parts, books, knives, knife sharpening, coins, camouflage and related items at discount prices.
RecurringIowa State Fair
One of America's classic state fairs, drawing more than a million visitors to Des Moines each August.
RecurringNational Hobo Convention
A century-old gathering in Britt celebrating American hobo history and culture, with the crowning of the Hobo King and Queen, communal mulligan stew, a parade, and the National Hobo Museum.
RecurringWest Point Sweet Corn Festival
One of Iowa's oldest sweet corn festivals, serving tons of free buttered sweet corn alongside carnival rides, a parade, and live music in West Point.
4.7(38)Dubuque Midsummer Night Market
This market will feature local farmers, producers and growers, artists and artisans, local food, live music and more.
4.6(90)Marcus Community Fair
This fair will feature family orientated entertainment, livestock shows and sale, open class exhibits, live music, rides, contests, vendors, delicious fair food, and more.
Cedar Rapids Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
4.3(222)Webster County Summer Gun Show
A craft fair in Fort Dodge.
4.7(495)Des Moines World Oddities Expo
A craft fair in Des Moines.
4.1(9)Ottumwa Summer Craft and Vendor Market
A craft fair in Ottumwa.
RecurringWorld Food & Music Festival
A free Des Moines festival with more than 60 international food vendors representing over 30 countries, plus live music, dance performances, and cooking demonstrations.
4.7(4757)Dyersville Market of Dreams
This market will feature fresh local produce, unique finds from local boutiques, small businesses, kid-friendly activities, delicious eats, and live music from talented local performers.
4.5(109)Guthrie County Fair
An agricultural fair in Guthrie Center.
Tipton Makers Market
It will host some of best handpicked vendors from around the midwest.
4.6(234)Cedar Rapids End of Summer Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
4.4(246)Milford Labor Day Antique Flea Market
It will host more than 60 vendors showcasing and selling a variety of items, including antiques, collectibles, tools, furniture, arts and crafts, toys, home-based businesses, jewlery, clothing, delicious food, and much more.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4.5(95)Washington Fall Craft Fair
It will feature about 100 vendors and crafters, food trucks, and more.
3.9(54)The Hometown Craft and Vendor Show
There will be local makers, small businesses, talented crafters, bakers and more.
4.5(115)Dubuque Outdoor Night Market
A craft fair in Dubuque.
4.3(768)Cedar Rapids Gun Show
You will find a wide range of antique and modern guns, edged weapons, collectables, firearms, militaria, ammo, accessories, parts, and many more related items.
Recurring4.6(1099)Clay County Fair
Billed as The World's Greatest County Fair since 1917, drawing more than 300,000 guests over nine days each September for entertainment, competition, food, and the largest farm machinery show at any U.S.
4.4(293)Des Moines End of Summer Flea Market
This market will feature a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, home decor, jewelry, purses, bags, and more.
4.3(222)Fort Dodge End of Summer Flea Market
You will find a wide variety of items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade crafts and fresh produce.
4.4(45)Red Barn Home and Craft Show
It will host an array of Iowa crafters and home businesses displaying and selling their products.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Fall Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
RecurringPufferbilly Days
Boone's railroad-heritage community festival, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a parade, carnival, live entertainment, and rides on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad.
4.7(6)Beaverdale Fall Festival
This festival will feature live music, carnival rides and games, parade, local vendor market, delicious food and cold drinks, competitions and more.
4.5(1758)Des Moines Weekend Gun Show
You will find a wide range of antique and modern guns, edged weapons, ammo, militaria and other related products.
Cedar Rapids Fall Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
Riverssance Festival of Fine Art
This festival will feature over 70 exhibiting artists, live regional music, childrenÆs art activity tent, wine tastings, food vendors, and more.
4.7(348)Sioux City ArtSplash
This festival will feature visual arts, fine art, unique crafts, ethnic foods, great entertainment and much more.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Autumn Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4.8(11)Butler County Vintage Market and Antique Show
Come shop a wide variety of antiques, vintage treasures, and unique crafts.
4.6(8181)Des Moines Fall Arts and Crafts Show
There will be over 300 talented exhibitors showcasing and selling the Midwest’s finest handcrafts, including oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, pet products, quilts, rugs, candles stained glass, lawn and garden metal art, paintings and prints, and much more.
4.2(17)Burlington Fall Market
There will be over 70 local vendors, pumpkin picking, gourds, mums, fall decor, delicious food, music, and more.
Chapelle Craft Fair
There will be an array of vendors showcasing and selling locally made goods.
Browse all 115 fairs & festivals in Iowa
Every event in Iowa, listed by county.
Dickinson County (5)
Dubuque County (13)
- Dubuque Night Market
- Dyersville Downtown Market
- Dubuque Summer Night Market
- Dyersville Holly Jolly Market
- Dubuque County Fair
- Dubuque County Summer Gun Show
- Dubuque Midsummer Night Market
- Dyersville Market of Dreams
- Dubuque Outdoor Night Market
- Dyersville Harvest Market
- Dubuque Fall Night Market
- Dubuque Fall Gun Show
- Dubuque Fall Arts and Crafts Show
Hancock County (4)
Johnson County (4)
Linn County (10)
- Cedar Rapids Summer Farmers Market
- Linn County Fair
- Cedar Rapids Summer Comic and Toy Show
- Cedar Rapids Summer Saturday Farmers Market
- Cedar Rapids Midsummer Farmers Market
- Cedar Rapids Farmers Market
- Cedar Rapids End of Summer Farmers Market
- Cedar Rapids Gun Show
- Cedar Rapids Fall Farmers Market
- Cedar Rapids Fall Gun Show
Madison County (3)
Marshall County (4)
Mitchell County (2)
Polk County (27)
- Des Moines Arts Festival
- Des Moines Summer Gun Show
- Des Moines Summer Reptile Show
- Iowa State Fair
- Des Moines World Oddities Expo
- World Food & Music Festival
- Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire
- Des Moines End of Summer Flea Market
- Sleepy Hollow Fall Renaissance Faire
- Beaverdale Fall Festival
- Des Moines Weekend Gun Show
- Sleepy Hollow Autumn Renaissance Faire
- Des Moines Fall Arts and Crafts Show
- Des Moines Reptile Show
- Des Moines Fall Flea Market
- Des Moines Fall Gun Show
- Des Moines Holiday Boutique
- Des Moines Autumn Flea Market
- Des Moines Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
- Des Moines Fall Reptile Show
- Des Moines Makers Market and Bar Hop
- Ankeny Holiday Show
- Des Moines Holiday Gun Show
- Des Moines Christkindlmarket
- Clive Holiday Show
- Des Moines Holiday Flea Market
- Iowa Christkindlmarket
Scott County (5)
Wapello County (6)
Webster County (6)
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