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2024 Iowa Fall Festivals (Article)

Take an autumn adventure to one of these fall events.

Last Call Before Fall - Family Festival  (Event)

Location: Downtown Algona
Event Date: 09/27/2025

Last Call Before Fall event is full of Fall themed seasonal activities, food, and fun for every member of the family Last Call Before Fall festival on Saturday, September 27, taking place on State Street in downtown Algona from 4 – 7 p.m. It is...

The Best Fall Activities in Iowa (Article)

Track your autumn adventures on this bingo card!

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...

Fall Market at Beckman Heritage Farms (Event)

Location: Beckman Heritage Farms
Event Date: 09/27/2025 - 09/28/2025

Kick off the Fall Season with over 75 vendors, family activities, 8-acre corn maze, food trucks, live music and more at the 5th Annual Fall Market! Purchase pumpkins, gourds, mums and unique fall décor to help make your home or business fall f...

The Best Fall Fun in Sioux City (Article)

Embrace the changing of the seasons by treating yourself to a weekend getaway to Sioux City.

Wiegert Prairie Farmstead (Place)

Location: Palmer

Wiegert Prairie Farmstead is an old 1800's farmstead . The Wiegert farm is a historic pioneer era farmstead that never had electricity or running water and was farmed with horses. Stepping onto the farmstead is like stepping back in time 100 year...

Waverly's Fall Harvest Fest Retail Event (Event)

Location: Waverly Businesses
Event Date: 09/20/2025

Get ready for Waverly’s Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 20th from 9 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a day of shopping at local retailers featuring fall fashion, seasonal décor, and more. Family activities include Mini Hands on the Farm with the W-SR F...

Lorimor (Cities)

Location: Union County

Lorimor, located approximately 14 miles northeast of Afton, was founded in 1887 when local farmer, J.S. Lorimor, was approached by agents of the Chicago Great Western Railroad and asked to sell a portion of his land to be used to construct the new tr...

Kalona Historical Village (Place)

Location: Kalona

A favorite tourist stop in Southeast Iowa is the Kalona Historical Village, where 12 restored historical buildings are filled with interesting and informative displays depicting the years the pioneers settled the Iowa prairies. You will also be able ...

The Beauty of Madison County (Article)

From historic bridges that provide a romantic movie-setting to American film stars, Madison County has it all.

Harvest Festival (Event)

Location: Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall
Event Date: 09/07/2025

Harvest Festival – A Fall Celebration!Date: Sunday, September 7th ? Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 Pp.m. Location: Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall Celebrate the beauty of fall with a fun-filled day for the whole family! Join us for our Har...

Cedar River Film Festival (Event)

Location: Cedar Falls Community Theatre
Event Date: 10/31/2025 - 11/01/2025

Known as a celebration of storytelling, the Cedar River Film Festival showcases films from both established and emerging filmmakers in the heart of Cedar Falls. Held annually at the historic Oster Regent Theatre, the festival brings together passiona...

Refocus Film Festival (Event)

Location: FilmScene
Event Date: 10/09/2025 - 10/12/2025

The Refocus Film Festival will include dozens of films, conversations, performances, and art inspired by the work of adaptation, transforming one art form into another. The festival will take place primarily in FilmScene's five theaters at the Ch...

Amana Colonies Oktoberfest (Event)

Location: Festhalle Barn
Event Date: 10/02/2025 - 10/05/2025

Polka, Smiles, Laughter, Brats And yes, you read that correctly, it will be FOUR days this year to celebrate our 60th Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies! The countdown is on and preparations are underway! Parade, live music, great food, brews, dancing...

Guthrie Center (Cities)

Location: Guthrie County

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...

Elkader (Cities)

Location: Clayton County

Must Do's Surrounded by the hills of the beautiful Turkey River valley, Elkader offers a relaxing escape. Explore local history at the George Maier Rural Heritage Center, Carter House Museum, Earthmoving Legacy Center and Motor Mill Historic Site...

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...

Food Truck Festival (Event)

Location: RiverLoop Expo Plaza
Event Date: 08/30/2025

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

The View From 5,000 Feet: Hot Air Balloons in Iowa (Article)

Peaceful and gentle - but also high-flying and thrilling.

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 ...

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...

10 Must-Visit Fall Attractions (Article)

This list of autumn adventures will give you and your family hours of fall fun.

John Bloom Artwork (Place)

Location: De Witt

John Bloom a DeWitt native was an artist - painting, sketching, carving and creating lithographs in the Regionalist style. Bloom participated in Grant Wood's Stone City Art Colony of 1932-33, where he worked alongside Wood, his mentor. Original work...

Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days (Event)

Location: Airport
Event Date: 09/19/2025 - 09/21/2025

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.

Harvest & Handmade Fair presented by Wellabe (Event)

Location: Water Works Park Lauridsen Amphitheater
Event Date: 10/04/2025

Harvest & Handmade Fair at Water Works Park Celebrate the season's spirit at the Harvest & Handmade Fair presented by Wellabe, in conjunction with Vintage in the Valley, a vibrant outdoor event at Water Works Park! Join us for a day of fall fun, ...

Madison County Covered Bridge Festival (Event)

Location: Winterset Courthouse Square
Event Date: 10/11/2025 - 10/12/2025

Please join us for the 2025 Madison County Covered Bridge Festival, an annual celebration of Madison County's history, heritage and covered bridges, and our most popular event of the year! The two-day festival features old-time craft demonstratio...

Burlington Jazz Festival (Event)

Location: Capitol Theater
Event Date: 07/25/2025 - 07/26/2025

Don't miss the inaugural Burlington Jazz Festival in historic downtown Burlington! With two unforgettable days of free, live jazz performances and community celebration, the Burlington Jazz Festival will feature a wide range of talent — fro...

Los Catrines Mexican Kitchen  (Place)

Location: Corning

Los Catrines Mexican Kitchen, opened in fall 2022, has added vibrant flavor and culture to Main Street. With a lively atmosphere, bold artwork adorning every booth and wall, and a warm, welcoming staff, it’s more than just a restaurant—it...

Sweet Corn Serenade (Event)

Location: Oskaloosa City Square Park
Event Date: 07/24/2025

Oskaloosa Main Street's annual Sweet Corn Serenade brings over 3,000 people to downtown Oskaloosa for fresh-cooked sweet corn and live music. This year's festival will happen July 24th from 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., and will include a craft and vendo...

Sweet Corn Serenade (Event)

Event Date: 07/24/2025

Join us for a long-time favorite community event! Oskaloosa Main Street’s annual Sweet Corn Serenade brings over 3,000 people to downtown Oskaloosa for fresh-cooked sweet corn and live music. This year’s festival will happen July 24, 2025...

The Best of Iowa's Music Festivals (Article)

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

Marion (Cities)

Location: Linn County

Marion is one of the Midwest’s fastest growing cities – and one of the youngest per capita. We pride ourselves on being the best place in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business. This is a place where people work smarter, set lofty go...

Millstream Brewing Co. (Place)

Location: Amana

Millstream Brewing Co. handcrafts award-winning beers and soda daily. Come visit and enjoy a sample of medal winning beers or soda. Sip a beer in our outdoor biergarten or tap room and get a insider's view of our brewing and bottling process. The br...

Dubuque Oktoberfest (Event)

Location: Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage
Event Date: 09/13/2025

Dubuque Oktoberfest celebrates its 16th year on Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Q Casino + Resort’s Back Waters Stage. All are welcome to attend the festival, which includes music, food, drinks, entertainment and games, includi...

6 European Vacations... in Iowa (Article)

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

One Weekend, Three Parks: North Central Iowa (Article)

Make it a weekend to remember by exploring not one, not two, but three parks!

Hot Summer Nights (Event)

Location: Uptown Denison, IA
Event Date: 07/10/2025

The Chamber and Development Council of Crawford County (CDC) and the Crawford County Women in Business Impact Organization (WIBIO) are excited to bring you another year of Hot Summer Nights. This year, the event will include TWO mini festivals held i...

Hot Air Brewing (Place)

Location: Creston

Located in rural southwest Iowa, Hot Air Brewing showcases a wide range of craft beers while providing a third space hang-out for community members and their families. Founded by Katie Davidson and Andy Rullestad, Hot Air is named for Creston’s...

Christmas in the City (Event)

Location: The community of Webster City
Event Date: 12/06/2025

Every year, Webster City comes alive with the magic of the holiday season, as the entire community unites to create a festive celebration full of joy and warmth. Local organizations, families, and businesses come together, transforming the town into ...

Old Couch Music Festival (Event)

Location: Capitol Theater
Event Date: 08/09/2025

They really will be dancing in the streets at the 8th annual Old Couch Music Fest at the Capitol! This epic night of outdoor music, food and fun is FREE for all ages; cold beer and delicious food available for purchase. Featuring: The Tap Root Wrangl...

The Best Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Iowa this Season (Article)

From light displays to cultural festivities, embrace the holiday season and celebrate with these family activities happening across Iowa.

Family-Friendly Adventures on the Historic Hills Scenic Byway (Article)

Gorgeous farm scenery, mom and pop shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, amazing murals and museums among some of the oldest towns in Iowa.

Mc Gregor (Cities)

Location: Clayton County

Must Do's Nicknamed "The Pocket City," McGregor is nestled between the Mississippi River and its surrounding river bluffs. Take in the Driftless Area's unique scenery by visiting one of the overlooks at Pikes Peak State Park. Spend ...

Iowa Independent Film Festival (Event)

Location: Mason City Community Theater
Event Date: 09/04/2025 - 09/06/2025

Founded in 2007, the Iowa Independent Film Festival (IIFF) brings independent films, unique documentaries and student productions from local, national and international filmmakers as well as prominent actors, producers and directors. Each year's ...

McKinley Park Festival (Event)

Location: McKinley Park
Event Date: 07/26/2025

Enjoy a kids day full of games, music and more.

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

Location: Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Event Date: 09/21/2025

Please join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce as it hosts the 3rd annual Paint Madison County (A Plein Air Festival). The public can visit over 24 curated artists as they artistically capture the gems of Madison County. Activities and locations ...

4th Annual Glenwood Holiday Festival (Event)

Location: Glenwood Town Square
Event Date: 12/05/2025 - 12/06/2025

Held the first Friday and Saturday in December, the Glenwood Holiday Festival is a weekend of family, fun and getting in the spirit of the Holidays. There are numerous activities from a lighting ceremony Friday night on the Courthouse Lawn, Santa and...

Bevington (Cities)

Location: Madison County

Bevington is located adjacent to Interstate 35 on state Highway 92 along Middle River. The majority of the city is located in Madison County. Bevington was laid out in 1872. It was named for C. D. Bevington, a prominent local businessman. It's ho...

Scenic Drive Festival (Event)

Location: Villages of Van Buren County
Event Date: 10/10/2025 - 10/12/2025

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

Wings & Wheels: 2nd Annual NASO Armed Forces Celebration (Event)

Location: Naval Air Station Ottumwa
Event Date: 07/19/2025

Join us for the 2nd Annual Naval Air Station Ottumwa Armed Forces Celebration on Saturday, July 19 at the Naval Air Station Museum! This exciting event features a variety of festivities including a car show, fly-in, food trucks, local vendors, and li...

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.

Street Food Festival  (Event)

Location: Ellis Park
Event Date: 07/19/2025

Join us & other local food trucks & vendors for a great day of good eats, music, face painting & fun for the entire family! 10% of all sales will be donated to our local homeless shelters.

!Fiesta! (Event)

Location: RiverLoop Amphitheatre
Event Date: 07/19/2025

¡Fiesta! is a free, family-friendly festival that features food, entertainment and education focusing on Latin American countries. Presented in partnership with Veridian Credit Union and other community organizations and businesses, the ¡...

Family & Friends 4th of July Festival (Event)

Location: The Ideal Theater & Bar
Event Date: 07/04/2025

Rahlan Kay and The Ideal team up to present the Family & Friends 4th of July Festival!! Featuring multiple stages, DJs, live music and food trucks, this event is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Kids 12 and under get in free! Rahlan Kay and The...

Nordic Fest 2025 (Event)

Location: Downtown Decorah
Event Date: 07/24/2025 - 07/26/2025

Save the dates! Join us for the 58th annual Nordic Fest July 24-26, 2025 in Decorah, IA. Nordic Fest, held annually the last full weekend of July, is a celebration of Scandinavian heritage, culture, and food. Since 1967, Nordic Fest has offered fun a...

Festival of Trees (Event)

Location: Robert's Memorial Center
Event Date: 12/05/2025 - 12/07/2025

Join us for a Woodland Winter as you stroll through beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and tabletop trees and all the decorative items, many of which are hand-crafted by area residents. There will also be special performances from local music and ...

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...

Spirits & Sparkles (Event)

Location: Salisbury House & Gardens
Event Date: 12/05/2025

Begin the holiday season right and join us for a spirited and dazzling evening! Enjoy classic jazz standards surrounded in the Common Room. Or, choose to jingle your bells and dance the night away in the historic garage with our live party DJ! Michae...

Atelier at 1109 (Place)

Location: Perry

Located at 1109 2nd Street in Perry, Iowa. Atelier at 1109 is a space to create, not a place to work. This artist co-op features art in stained glass, blown glass, fiber and textiles, as well as relief printing, and silk screen printing. Join us for ...

Iowa Oktoberfest (Event)

Location: Anton's Garden
Event Date: 09/26/2025 - 09/27/2025

A festival celebrating German heritage, music and food in downtown Waterloo. Dress in your dirndls and lederhosen, grab your stein and your friends, and get your Prost on at Iowa Oktoberfest! The polka party happens around Anton’s German Bier G...

Moonlight Chase (Event)

Location: Downtown Eldridge
Event Date: 07/12/2025

The Moonlight Chase is one of Eastern Iowa’s most unique road races. The fun run is held on the streets of Eldridge with the entire 4-mile course lined with luminaries. The evening includes 1/4 mile and 1-mile runs for kids, as well as the 4-mi...

Iowa City Jazz Festival (Event)

Event Date: 07/04/2025 - 07/06/2025

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...

Junction Street Party (Event)

Location: Railroad Park - Valley Junction
Event Date: 07/03/2025

Join us for a vibrant celebration of liberty at the Junction Street Party! Revel in the spirit of independence with live music, savor a variety of culinary delights from local food trucks, and unwind in our refreshing beverage garden. Gather under th...

Coralville 4thFest 2025 (Event)

Location: S.T. Morrison Park
Event Date: 07/03/2025 - 07/04/2025

Coralville's annual 4th of July celebration, 4thFest, is a community tradition that attracts thousands of visitors and residents. The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk on June 28, a free concert on July 3 and the area's lar...

Shuckfest (Event)

Location: Merschman Seed
Event Date: 08/06/2025

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and join the fun at Shuckfest, the exciting kickoff event for the annual West Point Sweet Corn Festival in West Point, Iowa! On August 6, 2025, the town will come together to tackle the delicious task of shucking a m...

Winterset Festival of Lights (Event)

Location: Winterset Courthouse Square
Event Date: 11/28/2025

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

Lake Mills (Cities)

Location: Winnebago County

Must Do's This thriving business community also offers a variety of outdoor recreation and entertainment opportunities for all ages to enjoy. Lake Mills is home to the Winnebago County Freedom Rock, a breathtaking Arlington Veterans Park, downtow...

Festive Fun: Top Winter Events in Clear Lake (Article)

When the cold arrives, Clear Lake knows how to celebrate the season in style. This lake community embraces its frozen waters by turning the ice into the ultimate event space – where anglers fish, snowmobiles glide and kites fly.

DK Quality Goods (Place)

Location: Jewell

Some pretty awesome stuff, made by some pretty awesome people from Jewell, IA. We offer over 70 different bath and body care products, a full line of home décor and apparel. We proudly sell our products online, in our brick and mortar shop and...

Perry (Cities)

Location: Dallas County

Designated as one of Iowa's "Great Places," Perry boasts a combination of arts, history, culture, commerce and recreation, unmatched to any other of its size! Perry's walkable downtown is home to more than 30 buildings on the Nation...

Lake Icaria 4th of July Fireworks (Event)

Location: Lake Icaria
Event Date: 07/05/2025

Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars at the Lake Icaria 4th of July Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 5, 2025! The fireworks will begin around 10 p.m., lighting up the sky with brilliant colors reflected over the lake. The best viewing s...

Iowa's Best Holiday Markets and Winter Shopping Events (Article)

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.

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...

The Show Goes On: Iowa's Historic Theaters (Article)

Nothing illustrates perseverance quite like Iowa's historic theaters.

10 Places to Shop 'til You Drop (Article)

Whether you’re on a girlfriends' getaway, shopping for a special gift, or just wanting to sample some local color, you’ll find that these shopping districts are tourist destinations in their own right.

Cultural Festivals to Attend in Iowa (Article)

Iowa communities celebrate their multicultural heritage with festivals throughout the year.

Halloweenapalooza (Event)

Location: Bridge View Center
Event Date: 10/10/2025 - 10/11/2025

Halloweenapalooza, the annual horror film festival, returns to Ottumwa on October 10 and 11 for an unforgettable weekend of thrills. This two-day celebration of all things spooky will showcase a variety of independent horror films, allowing fans to e...

Holiday Light Displays (Article)

The whole family will enjoy these holiday displays.

Heritage Days (Event)

Location: Mount Vernon First Street
Event Date: 07/11/2025 - 07/12/2025

Join us for Mount Vernon Heritage Days! This community festival is fun for the whole family on Friday evening, including a drone show at dark! Friday evening kicks off with a party at the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center, 855 Palisades...

Five Ridge Prairie Camping Cabin (Place)

Location: Westfield

If you like to hike and want an incredible view, you have to see this cabin! Perched atop a loess bluff, the front porch of the cabin overlooks the Big Sioux River and Missouri River valleys. This one-room cabin with a lofted bed and futon, sleeps 3...

Holly & Ivy - Design Contest (Event)

Location: Salisbury House & Gardens
Event Date: 12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025

DATES: Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days! Join us for our annual holiday fundraiser and design contest! Tour the 100 year old grand estate adorned in its holiday best as each room will be decorated by some of...

Cherokee (Cities)

Location: Cherokee County

Nestled in the Little Sioux River Valley, Cherokee offers recreational fishing, canoeing and a beautiful park system. Cherokee's Historic Downtown features unique shopping and is a designated Cultural District. Live music and entertainment can be...

Adel (Cities)

Location: Dallas County

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...

Not Quite Brothers and The Pork Tornadoes (Event)

Location: Mason City Arena
Event Date: 08/08/2025

Join Main Street Mason City and the Mason City Arena for an Epic Night of Music in Downtown Mason City! Two powerhouse bands are coming to the stage to make this a night to remember: Not Quite Brothers. Known as Central Iowa's fastest-growing cov...

Kidsymphony: A John Williams Halloween (Event)

Location: Bridge View Center
Event Date: 11/01/2025

Our costume concert returns with Superman, E.T., and Star Wars! Look up in the sky... It's a bird. It's a plane. It's....Maestro Bob McConnell! Treat your little ones to an afternoon of enchanting movie music by none other than the amazin...

A Beginner's Guide to Birding in Iowa (Article)

Whether you're a beginner looking to get started in the hobby or an experienced birder seeking new spots, this list of birding spots and events offers a great check list as you explore Iowa.

LIVE MUSIC: Mike Bernard  (Event)

Location: Pivo Brewery
Event Date: 12/20/2025

Mike Bernard is back at Pivo and is ready rock the night away! If you missed Mike's last show then we are very disappointed in you... but we will forgive you if you get on board with this show! With the crowd dancing and singing the night away an...

Mistletoe on Main  (Event)

Location: Downtown Fort Madison
Event Date: 11/29/2025

Welcome to Mistletoe on Main, where the holiday spirit comes alive in the heart of historic downtown Fort Madison! Get ready to immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere that celebrates the joy of the season while supporting local businesses. As you s...

River Bluffs Scenic Byway - Mc Gregor (Place)

Location: Mc Gregor

McGregor is a historic river town nestled between limestone bluffs and the Mississippi River. It enjoys the distinction of being on two scenic byways, the River Bluffs Scenic Byway, which loops through two Iowa counties - Clayton and Fayette, and the...

The Grand Ol' Christmas Show (Event)

Location: North Iowa Auditorium
Event Date: 12/11/2025

Don’t touch that dial…broadcasting live from the Grand Ol’ Radio Network on 1225 AM, N-OE-L Radio, it’s Will Hearn’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show! Brought to you by The Grand Ol’ Production Company and a cast of...

Charles City Art-a-Fest (Event)

Location: Charles City Central Park
Event Date: 08/16/2025

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...

De Witt (Cities)

Location: Clinton County

DeWitt is located at the crossroads of four-lane Hwys. 30 and 61 and is a part of the historic Lincoln Highway. Hometown to artist John Bloom, DeWitt is the second largest community in Clinton County, Iowa and is full of opportunities for all ages. Y...

8 Only-In-Iowa Events (Article)

Play tug-of-war over a river and pedal for bacon at these events.

Classic Rock at Vineyard Vibrations: Four Fools (Event)

Location: Soldier Creek Winery
Event Date: 07/04/2025

Classic rock at Vineyard Vibrations is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with music, wine, and friends. On Friday, July 4, from 6 to 8 PM, join us for a night of iconic rock hits performed by Four Fools. This talented local group brings h...

Bennigan's Grill & Tavern (Place)

Location: Clear Lake

Welcome to Bennigan's, an upbeat and relaxing place to kick back and experience the genuine spirit of Irish Hospitality while enjoying craveable, crowd-pleasing food and a bountiful selection of ice cold beers, specialty drinks and wines. Our men...

Timberline Campground-Waukee (Place)

Location: Waukee

Highest Rated Trailer Life Campground in Iowa! Timberline Campground, Waukee is close to all the Des Moines Metro festivals, sporting events, brew pubs and must-visit restaurants. It's like a slice of relaxation in the midst of all Iowa has to sh...

Last Minute 4th of July Getaway Ideas (Article)

Six destinations with great celebrations and hotel availability.

Bash at the Lake (Event)

Location: City Park
Event Date: 08/09/2025

Clear Lake City Park is the place to be on Saturday, August 9, as Bash at the Lake returns for a joy-filled day of music, laughter, and community! Starting at 11:00 a.m., this one-day festival is packed with family-friendly entertainment that celebra...

Webster City - Downtown Trick-or-Treat (Event)

Location: Webster City Chamber of Commerce
Event Date: 10/31/2025

Downtown trick-or-treat event is a festive and family-friendly Halloween celebration. Designed to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children and families to celebrate the holiday. Children and adults are encouraged to dress in elaborate an...