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Dubuque Farmers Market Since 1858 The Dubuque Farmers’ Market has been located in the Upper Main District around City Hall since 1858. The market stretches over three city blocks on Iowa Street and extends up and down 11th, 12th, and 13th stree...

Weekly Farmers Market on Tuesdays mid-May to mid-October. 4-6 p.m. at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Highway 64 East. Variety of vendors showcasing produce, baked goods, jam & jellies. All products are locally grown or made. Live entertainment as well...

FIND LOCAL FOOD AND GOODS The Decorah Farmers Market is the best place to find local food and goods from Northeast Iowa’s small producers and artisans. The outdoor market takes place May through October on Wednesday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 6 ...

The Bondurant Farmers Market is held rain or shine every Wednesday evening May through October. Market hours are 6:00-8:00 p.m. but shift slightly (5:30 p.m. to dark) in the late season to accommodate earlier sunsets. Our vendors are a great mix of l...

Fairfield Farmer's Market features local produce, flowers, and garden plants, along with handcrafted items and tasty treats.

Every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. @ Dallas County Fairgrounds 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel, IA 50003 Come enjoy Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Homemade Ice Cream, Handmade items, and plants/flowers. Along with kids' corner with an assortment of items made by...

About the Freight House Farmers Market The Freight House Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization operating a year-round farmers market out of the historic Freight House Market Place on the riverfront in Davenport, IA. There is a rich history of fa...

The Mason City Farmers Market runs every Saturday from June-October and select Saturdays during the winter. Come to Central Park from 9 a.m.-Noon to find meat, veggies, eggs, baked goods and artisanal goods that you have come to expect from this mark...

Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the north side of Bayliss Park from early May to late September. It's the place to be for locally-sourced farm-fresh foods and homegrown fun including live music, group ...

The Muscatine Area Farmers Market is inviting the public to join them at their Indoor Spring Market on Saturday, March 29 from 10am-2pm at the Muscatine Mall located at 1903 Park Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. The market is expected to have 60+ vendors f...

The Welcome Center Farmers Market will be held every Thursday from May 15 through October 16, 2025. The hours are 3:30 to 6:30. Our farmers market has something for everyone!! We have kid's activities twice a month. We feature sip and dip with Io...

The Orange City Farmers Market provides access to fresh produce, homemade food and other locally produced products. We invite you to downtown Orange City to enjoy our town and all we have to offer every Saturday morning. This year we will be inviting...

The Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May 24th through September 27th at the beautiful, weather-proof Ankeny Market & Pavilion facility (715 W 1st Street) from 8am-noon. During market hours, an average of 55 local vendors sell ...

This long standing market has over twenty five vendors who sell a variety of local seasonal produce, baked goods, honey, farm fresh eggs, fresh cut flowers, home canned products and locally made gifts including candles, jewelry, clothing, home decor ...

Located in the heart of Winterset, Iowa, the Madison County Farmer’s Market is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, and a vibrant community experience. Every week, our market brings together farmers, artisans...

The Red Oak Farmers Market features locally grown, home baked, handcrafted items from local vendors. We are a group of like-minded farmers, home bakers, and crafters that believe in bringing the community together to shop and socialize. Markets are t...

The DeWitt Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in DeWitt, Iowa. The outdoor market is held mid-May through October in Lincoln Park. The winter market is November and December in the DeWitt Community Center. We host over 60 vendo...

The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill is a central Iowa open air growers market that is open every Monday from June through the end of August, currently the only Des Moines Metro area Monday Market. Pleasant Hill is a young town, incorporated...

The Kossuth County Farmers' Market is open seasonally from June through the first week of October on the corner of Dodge and Nebraska Street. Local growers, bakers and makers bring the best produce, jams, jelly, maple syrup, baked goods, crafts a...

The Storm Lake Farmers' Market is held Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings and runs from June 14th until October 25th. The market is located in parking lot "C" on Erie Street in downtown. As you wander past the stalls you will fin...

Local producer and maker market held on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7pm along the west side of our downtown park, Garden Square.

Stuart Iowa's Farmer's Market occurs every Wednesday from May 22, 2024 through October 16, 2024. The market opens at 4:30 p.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. There are no early sales, thus giving everyone the chance to buy available goods at the ope...

Favorite Iowa farmers' markets with fresh produce, arts and crafts, live music and friendly faces.

Highway 141 garage sale held on the first Friday and Saturday of August, stretching more than 100 miles from Grimes to Mapleton. Bargains galore! To set up a stand in Manning contact the Chamber at chamber@manningia.com.

We are one of Iowa's smallest boutique wineries. Production-only facility. Find our award-winning wines at the Dubuque farmer's market and other retail stores throughout the Dubuque area. We also sell our wines at the Davenport and Cedar Rapids Farme...

Join us for our yearly Hairy Nation Days event! There will be Farmers Market, Kids Games, Food Trucks, a 5k Run/Walk and much more! Mark your calendars and join us on June 28th!

Historic Lyons District offers shopping, eating, live music, farmers' market and special events, the Mississippi River and historic sites. Check website for all the stores and events.

Explore the varied agricultural landscape of Iowa by participating in the Choose Iowa Farm Store Crawl, June 21-22, 2025. Plan a trip that highlights the best of Choose Iowa members' farm stores, farmers markets, farm-to-table restaurants and mor...

THURSDAY'S ONLY: Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights May through September. The weekly concert series happens in the beverage garden of the Valley Junction Farmers Market in Railroad Park. The beverage garden ope...

Enjoy four beautiful parks, the annual Prairie Days celebration in late June and the farmers market on Thursdays in the summer. Dine at Sisters of the Heart Tearoom or Goldie's Restaurant and Ice Cream Shoppe. The Prairie City Historical Societ...

Iowa's Rose Capital since 1958, State Center hosts a three-day Rose Festival in June and a farmers market with entertainment on summer Thursday nights. Visit historical attractions such as an 1869 township school, barber shop museum, Watson's...

Recently named by Smithsonian Magazine as one of America’s best small towns, Fairfield is big on culture and thriving on creativity. Fairfield lives like a metropolitan community, earning distinctions such as one of Iowa’s “Great Pl...

The goal with our farm store is to be a local “one stop shop” farmers market featuring our farm fresh beef, pork, chicken, eggs, baked goods, homemade breads, seasonal produce, milk, cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, honey, and more! All of th...

Visit the "Lover's Leap" swinging bridge, constructed more than 100 years ago. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with unique shops and restaurants, from custom knitting to authentic tacos. Nearby natural areas include the Iowa River Water Trail,...

Every Thursday in June let’s meet and bike to Prairie City’s Farmers Market. This is a causal ride from Corn Spokes Bike Co to Prairie City’s Garden Square Park via the Red Rock Prairie Trail. We will leave at 4:30 and you can pedal...

Every Thursday in June let’s meet and bike to Prairie City’s Farmers Market. This is a causal ride from Corn Spokes Bike Co to Prairie City’s Garden Square Park via the Red Rock Prairie Trail. We will leave at 4:30 and you can pedal...

This downtown green space is a hub for family activity. The park includes a fountain, performance space, an interactive water feature with child-activated sprays and other child-friendly, touchable art. The park is home to seasonal events like Farmer...

We’re more than just a bakery, we’re also a full-service restaurant! We put the focus on sourcing local ingredients and providing sustainable wages for all of our employees. What started in our kitchen and selling at farmers markets, has ...

At Lori Ann's Candies we provide a variety of truffles, candy bars, turtles and other wonderful creations. The chocolate we use for coating our confections is a dark milk chocolate, it is not too sweet and not too bitter. It is creamy and delicious. ...

The Olde Creamery is a small town ice cream and gift shop with big city options: the family-owned business's offerings include premium ice cream, old-fashioned soda, candy, gifts, creamery goods, apparel and much more!  They offer dairy free, gluten ...

An annual celebration with four days of events and activities throughout Algona to celebrate the founding of our great Algona community! Thursday, July 10: Voices From the Past Presentation, Kossuth County Speedway Dirt Track Racing Friday, July 11: ...

Visit Uptown Ankeny, the neighborhood where Ankeny was born! Spend the day shopping, dining, and exploring the unique collection of small businesses who make their home in Uptown Ankeny. You will find shops, coffee, breweries, great food, and local a...

Fortress Farms is a veteran-owned, family run farm near Algona, IA. We raise and sell pastured products-eggs, chicken, and pork. We also create and sell nourishing goat's milk soap and other bath and body products. Fortress Farms is regularly fou...

Must Do's Dive into the community's history by learning about the World War II POW camp that housed more than 8,000 Germans and Italians. Sample locally-made wines at Plum Creek Winery. If you're visiting between June and October, be sure...

The Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center is uniquely located on two national scenic byways - the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway and the Iowa Lincoln Highway National Heritage Byway - and on one state byway - the Western Skies Scen...

Yale was platted in 1882 and is named after its founder, Milo Yale. Outdoor Adventures & Exciting Eateries Stop by Mickey’s in Yale for a bite to eat! Mickey’s is located right on main street. Community Highlights Yale is known for th...

The 52nd annual Art-a-Fest is coming to Charles City, IA! Saturday, August 16th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This festival fulfills an important role in the community and surrounding areas by supporting and celebrating local and regional artists. Our goal is to m...

This lively community has restored much of its historic downtown including a streetscape by the Pottawattamie County courthouse. Other destinations include the Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum, Farm-All Tractor Museum, Countryview Golf and Grille, Splash ...

Experience the charm of our local farmer's market! Discover a vibrant selection of fresh vegetables, plants, delicious baked goods, unique handmade crafts, natural personal care products, and more. We have live music every market and host monthly...

Our twenty-acre flower farm is cozied on the bluffs above Middle River Valley surrounded by the covered bridges of Madison County, Iowa. Located outside of Des Moines, this beautiful piece of land is home to our family, three dogs, nine cats (who lov...

Experience the heartbeat of Cedar Rapids in the New Bohemia District—affectionately known as NewBo. This revitalized neighborhood, rooted in Czech heritage, has transformed into a dynamic hub for arts, culture, and community. Highlights: NewBo City ...

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Must Do's Nestled in a valley on the Raccoon River and Historic U.S. Route 6, Adel offers a chance to experience Iowa's past. Explore the brick streets, historic courthouse, downtown turn-of-the-century architecture and distinctive shops thro...

Nothing can surpass the exquisite beauty of the Tuscan countryside, or the love affair with wine-making that comes from time spent there. Just 10 short years after vintner John Guinan first began crafting wines, he and his wife Rose were compelled t...

Underwood prides itself on a high quality of life for its residents. The community loves sports and has tennis courts, baseball and softball complexes, soccer fields, and Trailhead Park. Each 4th of July, Underwood attracts hundreds of people to it...

Uptown Dairy is one of Des Moines Metro's TOP Rated Ice Cream shops! UD serves premium ice cream, affogatos (espresso + ice cream), shakes / malts, unique floats, & has a monthly breakfast every 1st Saturday of the month where we make fresh Belgi...

Middlebrook Farm is a lively destination for fresh food, live music, and community events! Located just off of Cumming Avenue/Highway G14, Middlebrook is nestled in the vibrant Cumming community a few miles south of the Des Moines metro. Whether you&...

Must Do's: Located along the Rock River, recreation is a huge asset of the city of Rock Valley. The Rock Valley Trail network runs throughout town and along the river, and connects to the popular Rivers Bend Campground. The trails are maintained ...

Indulge at Iowa's best and most eclectic eateries with our foodie experts, Matt and Kim.

The Iowa Great Lakes near Okoboji offer more than a scenic backdrop. Here are five ways to experience the crystal-clear waters both by boat and on land.

Enjoy unique vendors, delicious food, and cultural festivities while you shop for the perfect gift at Iowa's best holiday markets happening this winter season.

From the cultivated rows of local agriculture to our brick-lined Main Street, Manning, Iowa has a deep-rooted history of thinking ahead, stepping up to the plate and getting things done. We invite you to be our guest! For most, Manning is a hidden b...

Platted into the original plan of Pella and located two blocks west of the square on Franklin Street, West Market Park is a major gathering place for family reunions and picnics. This park was originally designated as a market center for area farmers...

Sioux City has an impressive line-up of events to thrill locals and visitors alike, alongside restaurants and hotels to complete the adventure. Plan your getaway today.

Located in the beautiful rolling hills of southwest Iowa, Anita is 3 miles south of Interstate 80, Exit 70. At the crossroads of Hwy. 148 and 83, we are just an hour drive from either Omaha or Des Moines. Platted 1869 and incorporated in 1875, Anita ...

Get ready for a weekend getaway to Clear Lake that's packed with Insta-worthy views, delicious eats and endless adventures. So, grab your besties and set off for 48 hours of fun in a lakeside paradise.

World's Window markets fair trade products so global artisans & farmers can earn a dignified living! All of our items are fair trade certified so you can shop easy knowing your money will go to those in need. Located in the heart of Cedar Falls, ...

Learning about Iowa’s destinations is as simple as learning your ABC’s. Discover these 26 fun family activities for all ages from tots to teens.

In Rock Rapids we live a Life, Balanced. Our community is fortunate to have a thriving business & community culture. We welcome you to come, explore life in our community. By doing so you will see the pride we take in our amenities, services & indu...

Experience flower-filled summer fun and photo opportunities at Pheasant Run Farm.

Guthrie Center was plated in 1856. The first railroad to be built in Guthrie County was the “narrow gauge” railroad. Must Do’s There are many locally shops located in Guthrie Center including, Art on State, Bean Armory, Cabbage Ro...

Must Do's: Any visit to Shenandoah must include visiting the Everly Brothers Childhood home, and be sure to drive out on Highway 2 to see the giant mural of Don and Phil Everly which opened in 2022. Shenandoah is also home to the Iowa Walk of Fam...

Visit these six stores in Greenfield to finish your holiday shopping list.

Situated on the banks of the Missouri River, Sioux City offers a perfect blend of family-friendly fun, outdoor adventures and charming attractions.

Iowa's local coffee roasters are sharing their secrets to how they make the best cup of coffee. See the list of our favorite coffee shops.

Handcrafted products made by Iowa artisans, farmers and entrepreneurs can be found at these outlets.

Fun vintage/antique shop inside a former church. The shop holds so many fun vintage treasures including furniture, home decor, even outdoor rusty finds. You can schedule a luncheon in the back room and shop after, and before! Also, leave time to walk...

Never been to Iowa before? Not sure where to start? Here are 10 popular destinations guaranteed to entertain all ages.

The Prairie Famer Recreational Trail is an easy ride traversing twenty miles of scenic woodlands, meadows and agricultural land through northeast Iowa. The quiet trail offers great opportunities for viewing native wildflowers and wildlife. The trail...

Six destinations with great celebrations and hotel availability.

The memories of a lifetime don’t have to cost a fortune. Escape to one of these free and memorable Cedar Rapids attractions for a getaway your family will never forget.

The snacks are made, the car is packed, and the kids are ready to hit the road for an Iowa adventure. This time, though, you don't have to leave Fido home. Grab the leash because these pet-friendly places are perfect for people… and puppy.

We asked, and you delivered. From local favorites to award-winning pie slices, these are Iowans' favorites throughout the state.

Often surrounding a historic and beautiful county courthouse, town squares are vibrant parts of the community. Here are 10 historic squares to visit for shopping, history and dining.

In 1956, KLGA AM 1600 began broadcasting under the management of Jim Wycore. 5 years later, in 1961, the radio station was purchased by George Allen who would go on to own and operate KLGA for 32 years. Allen purchased an FM transmitter and obtained ...

Iowa's 10 best places to grab a cookie treat are all too tempting for any sweet tooth.

Make these creamy treats the star of your next Iowa road trip with our Root Beer Float Trail. Starting at the Ice Cream Capitol of the World, this trail will take you on a sweet adventure across the state.

Take a winter weekend to explore the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area!

Plan an exciting weekend getaway packed with unique winter activities and experiences to one of these favorite Iowa destinations.

Home to one of the best writing programs in the country, Iowa City has helped mold some famous writers.

Cemeteries don’t have to be spooky. These historic cemeteries share unique pieces of Iowa’s history that any history buff can appreciate.

Head to Mason City for one of America's best displays of architecture.

Visit one of these six communities for a cultural vacation, right here in Iowa.

Match your hotel to your interests! Lodging for biking enthusiasts, art aficionados, history buffs and more.

Explore Allamakee County and discover the great Iowa outdoors paired with intriguing history and endless recreation.

Small town Iowa offers much more than small-town charm. These cultural gems are hidden throughout the state serve dishes and flavors from all over the world.

Get dinner and drinks and these Iowa wineries and breweries.

Whether you want to work on your Instagram feed or just snap some shots of your family in the most photo-worthy locations in Iowa, here are 50 places to explore across the state.

Experience the best of Iowa's fall colors from trails, water or the car.