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Fall Festival 2024 (Event)

Location: Humboldt County Historical Museum
Event Date: 09/21/2024

Come on out and explore history this fall season at the Humboldt County Historical Museum! Admission is $10.00 per adult over 18 and children 18 and under are free. Stroll through the county's history with our historical buildings and collection,...

Kalona's Annual Fall Festival (Event)

Location: Kalona Historical Village
Event Date: 09/27/2024 - 09/28/2024

Something for every member of the family! Come to the annual Kalona Fall Festival that has been going on for over 50 years where you will find local homemade foods, live entertainment, local artisans, old world demonstrations, kids activities, tour t...

Last Call Before Fall - A Family Fun Festival  (Event)

Location: State Streets, Downtown Algona
Event Date: 09/28/2024

Last Call Before Fall 2024 A family fun festival with Fall-themed seasonal activities - food, music, games and more!

Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o' Celts - Fall weekend (Event)

Location: Amana Community Park
Event Date: 10/12/2024 - 10/13/2024

Join us back in the Amana Colonies for our 32nd annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o' Celts. We have 3 weekends of fun for you in 2024! May 25,26,27 and June 1 & 2, and October 12 & 13. Gates open 10am & close at 6pm. Shop from over 60 ...

Exira (Cities)

Location: Audubon County

Founded in 1857 and known for its Fourth of July celebration, fall festival and holiday festival of lights. Quaint city park with gazebo. Original county courthouse houses a museum. Year-round outdoor fun at the Littlefield Recreation Area. The 21-mi...

The Best Fall Activities in Iowa (Article)

Track your autumn adventures on this bingo card!

Valley Junction Arts Festival  (Event)

Location: Historic Valley Junction
Event Date: 05/19/2024

Join us for the Historic Valley Junction Arts Festival, Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Valley Junction Art Committee has redefined Art in Valley Junction. Its primary focus is the juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts, giving the pu...

ARTapalooza (Event)

Location: Cedar Falls Downtown District
Event Date: 09/08/2024

Join us for the the 18th annual ARTapalooza art festival 9-4pm Sunday, September 8, 2024 on Main Street in the Cedar Falls Downtown District! This juried art show features approximately 50+ of the region’s best artists in categories such as jew...

Food Truck Festival (Event)

Location: RiverLoop Expo Plaza
Event Date: 08/31/2024

The festival will take-over RiverLoop Expo Plaza and more, and will feature some of the best food truck vendors from throughout the region.

Worth Brewing Company (Place)

Location: Northwood

The locally owned brewery is known for serving locally brewed, hand-crafted, high quality, distinctive beers. We are making more beer than ever in our new historic building. We have guest chefs on the weekends, a ballroom circa 1896 and annual festiv...

Art on the Square (Event)

Location: Oskaloosa City Park
Event Date: 06/08/2024

55th Annual Art on the Square, one of Iowa's oldest continuing art festivals. Festival will feature emerging artists, juried artists, window art walk and more. Awards of excellence will be distributed.

Harvestville Farm (Place)

Location: Donnellson

Harvestville Farm is a fifth-generation farm located in the heart of farm country in rural Southeast Iowa featuring Farm to Table diners and flower festivals in the spring/summer. In fall we feature over 40 acres of pumpkins, a 12 acre corn maze and ...

Indianola Summer Art Festival (Event)

Location: Buxton Park
Event Date: 07/27/2024 - 07/28/2024

The Indianola Public Arts Commission along with The National Balloon Classic, The Warren County Fair and Indianola Hometown Pride are bringing back our annual art festival in conjunction with the Celebrate Warren County Parade. The two-day art festiv...

Big Dam Street Festival (Event)

Location: Victory Park
Event Date: 09/26/2024 - 09/28/2024

The Big Dam Street Festival will be held September 26, 27 & 28, 2024 at Victory Park in Keokuk, Iowa. Presented by the Lake Cooper Foundation, this fair will have carnival rides, food, vendors and live music. A fun time for everyone!

World Food Festival (Event)

Location: Veteran's Park
Event Date: 07/13/2024

World Food Festival is back again this year as part of the 25th Annual Founders' Day Celebration to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy foods and flavors from around the world! Festival will be on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Veteran's Park ...

Riverside Pride Festival (Event)

Location: Downtown Fort Madison
Event Date: 06/07/2024

Join us on June 7 to celebrate the Southeast Iowa LGBTQ+ community with Pride! Our third annual Pride Festival will feature: A vendor market filled with goodies, food, and drinks Craft and fun activities for all ages Open Stage performances and speec...

Exile Brewing Co. (Place)

Location: Des Moines

Beer fulfills our purpose. It cultivates our community of free-spirits, oddballs and outsiders. It ties us together and builds our festivities. The product of an unparalleled commitment to innovation and quality, it's our labor of love for our uncomm...

Lincoln Highway Arts Festival (Event)

Location: Mount Vernon's main street
Event Date: 09/21/2024

The Lincoln Highway Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., September 21st. It has been a staple in Mount Vernon for over 15 years. Our artists have a little something for everyone at every price point, from up and coming artists to highly...

Main Street Block Party (Event)

Location: Main Street Coon Rapids
Event Date: 05/26/2024

Main Street Coon Rapids organizers announced the return of their fifth Annual Main Street Block Party. The Memorial Day Weekend festival will start at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26 and rock well into the evening. All activities will take place on Main Str...

Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days (Event)

Location: Airport
Event Date: 09/20/2024 - 09/22/2024

Thirty plus balloons in races, plus a parade with a marching band contest, and competition after. You can also find a craft and flea market, Art Festival, balloon night glow, food booths and so much more.

The Best of Iowa's Music Festivals (Article)

Find your favorite tunes and genres with Iowa's best music festivals.

Summer Kickoff in Historic West Branch (Event)

Location: Main Street West Branch
Event Date: 06/07/2024 - 06/08/2024

Kickoff Summer with a weekend of fun in historic West Branch! Come out Main Street to Eat, Shop & Explore on Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8, 2024. The festivities will include sidewalk sales both days, and live music in the street, a "seltzer...

Plein Air Art Festival (Event)

Location: The Brenton Arboretum
Event Date: 05/19/2024

Join local artists at The Brenton Arboretum for the inaugural Plein Air art festival. The gorgeous surroundings will provide as inspiration for artists who will be set up across The Brenton Arboretum grounds. We want people to come by and have a look...

Paint Madison County (A Plein Air Festival) (Event)

Location: Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Event Date: 09/22/2024

in the Madison County Chamber of Commerce as it hosts the 2nd annual Paint Madison County (A Plein Air Festival). The public will visit curated artists as they artistically capture the gems of Madison County. Activities and locations will include loc...

Ogden Fun Days (Event)

Location: Downtown Ogden
Event Date: 06/28/2024 - 06/29/2024

Ogden Fun Days is Ogden's annual town festival held the last full weekend in June. For more information on how to get involved, email ogdeniowafundays@gmail.com

Christmas by the Lake (Event)

Location: Downtown Clear Lake
Event Date: 12/07/2024 - 12/09/2024

Join us in celebrating the holiday spirit at Clear Lake’s Christmas by the Lake event, a holiday festival that’s won several regional and statewide awards. Spanning the first weekend in December, this family-friendly festival promises a f...

85th North Iowa Band Festival (Event)

Event Date: 05/23/2024 - 05/27/2024

Dust off your acid-washed jean jacket and dig out those leg warmers ... you're going to need them come Memorial Day Weekend in Mason City for the 85th North Iowa Band Festival - 80s Rewind. The weekend will include the annual parade, live perform...

7th Annual GolphStok Music & Arts Festival (Event)

Location: Pierson Park
Event Date: 08/17/2024

GolphStok is a free, family friendly music and arts festival hosted in Pierson IA every August. Throughout the day we will be featuring 4 different bands ranging from folk to country to rock music. Also on site we will hosting 20+ arts and crafts ven...

Adel Sweet Corn Festival (Event)

Event Date: 08/10/2024

The 45th annual Adel Sweet Corn Festival offers fun for the whole family. Morning events include a 5k run/walk along the brick streets, followed by the largest parade in Dallas County. Around the historic downtown square, attendees will be served fre...

Christmas in the City (Event)

Location: Webster City Chamber of Commerce
Event Date: 12/07/2024

Christmas in the City is more than just decorations and festivities; it's a time when the entire community comes together to celebrate the season, strengthen bonds, and create lasting memories. The streets will come to life with an array of festi...

Wurst Festival (Event)

Location: Amana Colonies
Event Date: 06/15/2024

Don’t miss out on this celebration of everything sausage at the summer’s best festival! The German tradition of making sausages is alive and well in the Amana Colonies. At the Market Barn area, you’ll find local sausage vendors, bee...

Scenic Drive Festival (Event)

Location: Villages of Van Buren County
Event Date: 10/11/2024 - 10/13/2024

When the leaves begin to change colors and crisp autumn scents fill the air, it means one thing... It’s time for our Villages of Van Buren Scenic Drive Festival and it's going to be a weekend to remember! Arts and crafts vendors, antique ve...

Des Moines Metro Opera (Place)

Location: Indianola

The 2021 Summer Festival features Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades, Rameau's Platée, Spears/Pierce's Fellow Travelers and The John Holiday Experience.

Plein Air Art Festival (Event)

Location: The Brenton Arboretum
Event Date: 05/19/2024

Join local artisans at The Brenton Arboretum for our inaugural Plein Air art events. The gorgeous surroundings will provide inspiration for artists who will be set up across The Brenton Arboretum grounds. We want people to come by and have a look, as...

Festival of Trees (Event)

Location: Robert's Memorial Center
Event Date: 12/06/2024 - 12/08/2024

Stroll through beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and tabletop trees and all the decorative items, many which are hand crafted by area residents. There will also be special performances from local music and dance groups, and Santa will be there ch...

Chase Matthew at Wild Rose Clinton (Event)

Location: Wild Rose Casino & Hotel
Event Date: 06/05/2024

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel is thrilled to announce Nashville sensation, Chase Matthew, will be headlining the Tailgate N Tallboys Pre-Party at Wild Rose! Matthew will hit the stage to kick-off the music festival, performing in the Wild Rose Courtyard o...

Glenn Miller Festival (Event)

Location: Clarinda High School
Event Date: 06/06/2024 - 06/09/2024

On the second weekend in June, visitors and entertainers from around the world will converge in Clarinda, Iowa, the Birthplace of Glenn Miller, to celebrate the music and memory of Alton Glenn Miller- American bandleader, trombonist, composer and arr...

Stem & Stein (Event)

Location: Expo Plaza
Event Date: 08/10/2024

Stem and Stein is the Cedar Valley's premier tasting event of the summer! Gather with friends downtown to experience an amazing selection of craft and domestic beers along with wines from a variety of vendors. General festival admission includes ...

Iowa City Jazz Festival (Event)

Location: Downtown Iowa City
Event Date: 07/05/2024 - 07/07/2024

Bring a blanket, chair, and get ready for a weekend jazz extravaganza! Come downtown for three days of live performances on two stages showcasing a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international art...

Nordic Fest  (Event)

Location: Downtown Decorah
Event Date: 07/25/2024 - 07/27/2024

Nordic Fest is an annual three-day summer festival held in Decorah, Iowa that celebrates community and the area’s Scandinavian heritage. The 57th annual Nordic Fest will take place July 25-27, 2024. Organized by a board of volunteers, Nordic Fe...

Farmington Strawberry Festival (Event)

Location: Downtown Farmington
Event Date: 06/07/2024 - 06/09/2024

Have fun all weekend with Kids Games, Dog Show, Pioneer Museum Open House, Live Entertainment, Flea market, New Vendors, Crafters, and more. Color Run on Saturday at Indian Lake Park and Kenny Hamburg Car Show on Sunday. FREE Strawberries and Ice Cre...

Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture (Event)

Location: RiverLoop Amphitheatre
Event Date: 07/20/2024

Join us on Saturday, July 20 at 1:00 p.m. for ¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Culture! ¡Fiesta! is a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates Latino heritage and diversity in the Cedar Valley. In presenting the event, our goal is t...

Winterset Festival of Lights (Event)

Location: Winterset Courthouse Square
Event Date: 11/29/2024

Join us in Winterset's courthouse retail district for a holiday experience like none other! At 5:00 p.m., the whole family will enjoy food, live entertainment, live and lighted window displays, free horse-drawn carriage rides, and visits with San...

Bloomsbury Farm (Place)

Location: Atkins

Bloomsbury Farm is an Agritourism destination located in Atkins, IA. We host seasonal festivals throughout the year, corporate events, field trips, and more! We strive to provide a family farm for the community to feel connected to, and a place for f...

Charles City Challenge Whitewater Festival (Event)

Location: Charles City Whitewater Park
Event Date: 05/31/2024 - 06/02/2024

Enjoy a fun filled weekend on the Cedar River in Charles City, Iowa! Includes a river surfing clinic, Dog Jog, kayak and SUP events for paddlers as well as fun for everyone else. All skill levels welcome. Registration fee includes competition entry, ...

Moonlight Chase (Event)

Location: Downtown Eldridge
Event Date: 07/13/2024

It will be electrifying to watch the streets come alive, as the sun goes down, and the community comes out for a small-town Iowa festival. Literally thousands come out to take part in the Chase. The Moonlight Chase is not only one of the best runs to...

Loess Hills Lavender Farm (Place)

Location: Missouri Valley

Loess Hills Lavender Farm offers a gift shop with all hand made lavender products, teas and luncheon options. The third weekend in July is our annual Lavender Stock festival where visitors can cut a lavender bundle, attend a craft class, enjoy live m...

University of Okoboji Winter Games and Kite Festival (Event)

Location: Iowa Great Lakes Area
Event Date: 01/23/2025 - 01/26/2025

Always the last full weekend in January! For over 40 years, when the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of Lake Okoboji. This weekend is a winter tradition that bringing tens of thousands of people to the Iowa Great Lakes Area for...

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