WATERLOO, Iowa – The highly anticipated Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing a vibrant celebration of Iowa’s rich food and agricultural heritage back to the Waterloo Convention Center. Now in its fourth year, the festival showcases the best of Iowa’s food, beverages,
Please visit the Historic Hills Scenic Byway on Friday and Saturday, April 17-18 for our annual Spring Shop About. You will find unique shops, tasty treats, welcoming communities, and beautiful scenery as you travel over 100 miles through southeastern Iowa. Thank you to the 2026 corporate sponsors: American Gothic House Center, Bonaparte Pottery and Artisan Market, Greef General Store and ... Read More
The market hours are Fridays 10am till 6pm and Saturdays 9am till 4pm Address is 704 Washington St. Geneva, Iowa 50633 Vendors, this is a juried market. Please take pride and promote your business by sharing photos of your product and booth set up, social media sites, etc when applying. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The state does require that all markets collect sales tax id numbers. Application information can be found on our facebook page. I've been at shows that have run for years that didn't have near the fun vibe about them, nor the passion that you have put into yours!"
Amana Colonies Maifest welcomes spring each year with German music, dancing and a parade through the villages; the 2026 edition ran May 2 and 3, with the parade starting at 10 am from Amana Farms on 220th Trail. The weekend features Maipole Dancers at village stops, live bands at the Festhalle Barn and Millstream Brewing Co., a food truck fair, and a $5 Wine and Beer Walk on Sunday. The next Maifest is planned for April 30 through May 2, 2027.
The Ankeny Art Center's Arts Festival fills Historic Uptown Ankeny each May with more than 50 regional artists, live music, food trucks and hands-on activities for all ages.
The Fairfield Iowa Renaissance Faire returns April 24 and 25, 2027, at 2606 W Burlington Ave in Fairfield. The faire includes three stages of performances, three living history encampments, three musicians and about three dozen artisan merchants selling wares.
2026 Made for Her March 14, 2026 – by Made in Iowa - Made in Iowa Made for Her – isn’t your average market—it’s a celebration of women and the things they love. Designed with her in mind—whether she’s a mom, a grandmother, a sister, a daughter, or a best friend—this event is all about treating, inspiring, and connecting. It’s the ultimate girls’ day out: Shopping. Sipping. Self-care. 💎 Kendra Scott is donating 20% of sales to Especially for You 🎟️ Plus 10% of the door fee will also be donated!
Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Join us for Summerfest 2026! This free, family-friendly event takes place on Friday, June 5, from 6-10 p.m. at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, featuring an epic drone show, live music, interactive activities, and fun for all ages. With thousands of attendees, community partners, and plenty of entertainment, Summerfest is a can’t-miss event to kick off summer in Council Bluffs. 🎇The Drone Show: At dark (around 9:30 p.m.), Fantasy Drone Shows will light up the sky with 300 drones for a 20-minute display unlike anything you've seen before! The best place to view the show is around the amphitheater stairs. 🫧Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library, Summerfest will have a foam party with three foam cannons and giant bubbles. 🎨PACE is setting up a live art area where folks at Summerfest can expre...
Tulip Time's Dutch Market is part of Pella's annual Tulip Time Festival, held May 7 through 9 in Pella, Iowa, and hosted by the Pella Historical Society and Museums. The citywide celebration of Dutch heritage features more than 300,000 blooming tulips alongside craft and food vendors.
Tulip Time in Pella is always the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in May. In 2027, the festival will be May 6, 7, & 8. Tickets are not required to get into the festival, but they are required for grandstand shows, museum tours, and historic city wagon tours. Tickets are available at the gate for all activities, or you can purchase them online beginning a few months before Tulip Time. Please note that tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. The tulips in Pella are intentionally planted to be at their best during Tulip Time. The gardeners plant a broad variety of tulips with differing maturation dates for the best chance of blooms for the festival. However, Mother Nature always has the last word, so it’s hard to perfectly predict when is the optimal opportunity to see the most tulips in full bloom. After all, bulbs are planted back in October and November of the year before! Wh...
Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa runs September 25 to 27, 2026, at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, 4400 6th Street SW in Cedar Rapids. The upscale vintage market features original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor and outdoor furnishings, with admission free for children under 12.
Special $89.99 rate at Quality Inn & Suites for the Art Fair- reservation made by April 25, 2026. Includes computer station, free WIFI, indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, and game room. To reserve, call (563) 386-8336 and mention Beaux Arts Fair Special rate. 24-hour cancellation policy. Quality Inn & Suites: 6605 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52806. RV Parking is available at the Fairgrounds for $40 per night. Additional RV camping is available at West Lake Park, 5 miles west of the Fairgrounds. Registration and information office is located at Gate 5 on 110th Ave. Open late April through mid-October. Select campgrounds/campsites are designated as "Reservable". All other sites are rented on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Beaux Arts Fund Committee, a non-profit group of volunteers, donates all proceeds to the Figge Art Museum to fund exhibitions and educational programs...
The Webster County Fairgrounds provide a venue for various events and activities throughout the year, ranging from concerts, rodeos, and figure 8 races to trade shows, flea markets, and weddings. Additionally, the fairgrounds may host community gatherings, 4-H events, and educational programs focused on agriculture and rural living
The Tulip Festival is Orange City’s annual springtime gift to friends everywhere; when thousands of visitors enjoy recalling, for a day, the gentle charm of the old world and catch a new glimpse of the old Dutch customs. Although the festival appears to run like clockwork, it takes hundreds of volunteers working year-round to put it together. We invite you to join us as we preserve this celebration of our rich cultural heritage. Each year at Tulip-time it is Orange City’s good fortune and great pleasure to welcome thousands of visitors from near and far. Join us for a day as you recall the gentle charms of the old world and catch a new glimpse of the old Dutch customs. What began in 1936 as a small celebration of Orange City’s Dutch heritage has led to over 75 years of what is now known as the Tulip Festival. Our annual celebration occurs every third weekend in May. The internationall...
Click on the links below for event info and registration forms! Please email czechvillageassociation@gmail.com to advertise and support this event! Here in Cedar Rapids, we celebrate the tradition and all that it means to the Czech and Slovak. Houby are not only a source of food but they are also a fun family activity. At our Houby Day Festival, we strive to bring a fun family day, filled with food, music, games, vendors, carnival, balloon glow and activities of Czech-Slovak heritage. The Czech Village Association (CVA), Czech Heritage Foundation (CHF), National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library , The District- Czech Village and New Bohemia, Czech Village and New Bohemia Group and the City of Cedar Rapids, present the 49th Annual “Houby” Day Festival Parade on Saturday, May 15, 2027. Parade organizers from the CHF are interested in participants expressing the spirit of their heritage an...
The 88th North Iowa Band Festival theme is “ 88 Keys of Harmony” — Inspired by the 88 keys of a piano, this year’s theme symbolizes the unity, rhythm, and harmony that music brings to our community. For 88 years, the North Iowa Band Festival has brought together musicians, families, and visitors in a shared celebration of sound and tradition, and this year promises to continue that legacy in perfect harmony. The North Iowa Band Festival is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. Tourism-related expenditures contributed an estimated $136.18 million into Mason City’s economy in 2018. In Cerro Gordo County, tourism generated an estimated $214.46 million in visitor spending, a record for the county and the 11th highest County level in the State. Tourism related jobs employed nearly 1,570 people in Cerro Gordo County. For photos and a recap of Band Festival weekend, visi...
Summer Celebration is Sioux Center's annual kickoff to summer, bringing together residents and visitors for a weekend of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, community traditions, and hometown fun. Each year, the celebration features popular events such as the Community Cook-Out, Street Dance, Parade, Show & Shine, Kids Karnival, food vendors, live entertainment, and much more. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, community organizations, and attendees for making Summer Celebration 2026 a success. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year. Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, participated, performed, and helped make this year's Summer Celebration such a memorable community event. From the Community Cook-Out and Street Dance to the Parade, Show & Shine, Kids Karnival, and many other activities, Sioux Center came together for an incredi...
Governor's Days is a multi-day community celebration hosted by the Grimes Area Chamber of Commerce at the Grimes South Sports Complex. The 2026 edition runs June 4 through 6, with bags tournaments, live entertainment and a lineup of food and beverage vendors. Food and craft vendors register directly with the Grimes Chamber staff, with applications due by May 16 or until spaces fill.
Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Join us for Summerfest 2026! This free, family-friendly event takes place on Friday, June 5, from 6-10 p.m. at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, featuring an epic drone show, live music, interactive activities, and fun for all ages. With thousands of attendees, community partners, and plenty of entertainment, Summerfest is a can’t-miss event to kick off summer in Council Bluffs. 🎇The Drone Show: At dark (around 9:30 p.m.), Fantasy Drone Shows will light up the sky with 300 drones for a 20-minute display unlike anything you've seen before! The best place to view the show is around the amphitheater stairs. 🫧Thanks to the Council Bluffs Public Library, Summerfest will have a foam party with three foam cannons and giant bubbles. 🎨PACE is setting up a live art area where folks at Summerfest can expre...
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