Iowa Food Festival Fairs & Festivals
53 food festival events across Iowa for 2026.
4.5(146) Happening nowHancock 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) Happening nowMitchell 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) Happening nowPlymouth 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.
4.5(2593)In 2 daysArnolds Park Art in the Park
A craft fair in Arnolds Park.
In 2 daysCedar Rapids Midsummer Farmers Market
A craft fair in Cedar Rapids.
4.3(222)In 2 daysFort Dodge Summer Flea Market
A craft fair in Fort Dodge.
RecurringIn 14 daysWest 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)In 14 daysDubuque Midsummer Night Market
This market will feature local farmers, producers and growers, artists and artisans, local food, live music and more.
4.6(90)In 14 daysMarcus 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.
In 16 daysCedar Rapids Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
4.7(495)Des Moines World Oddities Expo
A craft fair in Des Moines.
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.
4.5(115)Dubuque Outdoor Night Market
A craft fair in Dubuque.
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.
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.
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.
4.2(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.
4.8(4)Dyersville Harvest Market
TThis 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.
Garner Octoberfest Craft, Vendors, and Boutiques Shopping Event
Come shop and support local crafters and vendors.
5(2)Des Moines Reptile Show
It will feature a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, exotic animals, snakes, lizards, and more.
3.9(2932)Dubuque Fall Night Market
This market will feature local farmers, producers and growers, artists and artisans, local food, live music and more.
Adel Fall Vintage and Made Fair
It will feature the very best makers and vintage finders from across the Midwest.
Fort Dodge Fall Flea Market
You will find a wide variety of items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade crafts and fresh produce.
4.8(4)McGregor Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
This festival will feature fine handcrafted art and crafts, live music, activities, wines and beers, delicious food and more.
4.4(7878)Coralville Fall Shopping Event
It will host a rich assortment of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
4.5(90)Boones Fall Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
It will host a group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
New Hampton Fall into the Holidays Show
It will host an array of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
Fort Dodge Holiday Flea Market
You will find a wide variety of items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade crafts and fresh produce.
4.5(129)Hampton Fall Into The Holiday Show
It will host a rich assortment of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
5(151)Des Moines Fall Reptile Show
It will feature a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, exotic animals, snakes, lizards, and more.
4.6(197)Spencer Holiday Show
A craft fair in Spencer.
4.4(279)Mason City Holiday Show
A craft fair in Mason City.
4.6(879)Des Moines Makers Market and Bar Hop
Listen to local music, savor delicious food, sip refreshing brews, and do your shopping from local makers.áYou will find a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metalwork, prints, paintings, candles, and much more.
4.6(9)Ankeny Holiday Show
A craft fair in Ankeny.
4.6(2549)Des Moines Christkindlmarket
There will be local and regional vendors selling their hand-crafted wares.
4.4(442)Clive Holiday Show
It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
4(16)Coralville Holiday Thieves Market
There will be an array of artists and crafters selling a variety of items in various categories, including ceramics, fiber, drawing, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood items.
4.8(3379)Iowa Christkindlmarket
There will be local and regional vendors selling their hand-crafted wares.
Fort Dodge Winter Flea Market
You will find a wide variety of items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade crafts and fresh produce.
Frequently asked questions
How many food festivals are there in Iowa?
Our directory lists 91 food festivals across Iowa for the 2026 season, including Des Moines Fall Reptile Show, Iowa Christkindlmarket and MacNider Arts Festival.
When is the best time for food festivals in Iowa?
Iowa's food festivals cluster in July and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular food festivals in Iowa?
By Google review score, Des Moines Fall Reptile Show in Des Moines ranks among the most popular, with a 5-star rating from 151 reviews.