Fairs & Festivals in Des Moines
22 events in Des Moines, Iowa for 2026.
RecurringIn 14 daysIowa State Fair
One of America's classic state fairs, drawing more than a million visitors to Des Moines each August.
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.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
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(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.
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.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Autumn Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
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.
5(2)Des Moines Reptile Show
It will feature a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, exotic animals, snakes, lizards, and more.
4.8(460)Des Moines Fall Flea Market
This market will feature a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, home decor, jewelry, purses, bags, and more.
4.6(8182)Des Moines Fall Gun Show
You will find a wide range of antique and modern guns, edged weapons, ammo, militaria and other related products.
2.6(9)Des Moines Holiday Boutique
There will be an array of vendors selling their latest items in various categories including handmade gifts, apparel, jewelry, decor, and more.
4.7(222)Des Moines Autumn Flea Market
This market will feature a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, home decor, jewelry, purses, bags, and more.
4.5(63)Des Moines Holiday 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.
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(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(8182)Des Moines Holiday Gun Show
A craft fair in Des Moines.
4.6(2549)Des Moines Christkindlmarket
There will be local and regional vendors selling their hand-crafted wares.
2(4)Des Moines Holiday Flea Market
This market will feature a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, home decor, jewelry, purses, bags, and more.
4.8(3379)Iowa Christkindlmarket
There will be local and regional vendors selling their hand-crafted wares.