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Music Festival Gigs 2025–2026
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Music Festival Gigs 2025–2026


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Turkey River Music Festival
August 22 - 23, 2025

Turkey River Music Festival

Riverside Park/The Inwood Ballroom - Ludwig Stage, Spillville, IA

Status: Updated 2/5/2025

A Rock Music Festival organized by Civic Improvement Association of Spillville.
This Iowa Rock Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 2 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6:30pm-12 midnight; Sat 2pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $20 - $30. This event will also include: raffle games, tournaments, camping, kayaking, recreational park.
Boom-Fest
August 23, 2025

Boom-Fest

Downtown, Vinton, IA

Status: Updated 7/17/2025

A Craft Show organized by Vinton Unlimited.
This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-2pm.
Irish Hooley Music Festival
August 23, 2025

Irish Hooley Music Festival

Dubuque Star Brewery, Dubuque, IA

Status: Updated 7/17/2025

An Ethnic Music Festival organized by Irish Hooley Music Festival.
This Iowa Ethnic Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $20.
Lincoln Highway Days
August 22 - 24, 2025

Lincoln Highway Days

Various locations, Nevada, IA

Status: Updated 7/15/2025

A Festival organized by Lincoln Highway Days.
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 9 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-1pm. This event will also include: parade, antique cars, inflatables, craft show, free family games.
Kalona Gospel Sing
August 22 - 24, 2025

Kalona Gospel Sing

Windmill Ridge Campground, Kalona, IA

Status: Updated 7/16/2025

A Christian Music Festival organized by Kalona Chamber of Commerce.
This Iowa Christian Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 1pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-3pm.
World Food & Music Festival
August 22 - 24, 2025

World Food & Music Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/17/2025

A Festival organized by Downtown Events Group.
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 50 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include demonstrations.
Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
August 28 - September 1, 2025

Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

Midwest Old Threshers Museum, Mount Pleasant, IA

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

A Festival organized by Midwest Old Threshers.
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 4 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sun 7am-11pm; Mon 7am-3pm. Admission tickets are $15 - $40.
Madrid Labor Day Celebration
August 30 - September 1, 2025

Madrid Labor Day Celebration

Downtown, Madrid, IA

Status: Updated 7/18/2025

A Festival organized by City of Madrid.
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, bands, tractor pull, car show.
Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration
August 31 - September 1, 2025

Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration

Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Long Grove, IA

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

A Traditional Craft-Folk Event organized by Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village.
This Iowa Traditional Craft-Folk Event will have antique/collectibles, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 2 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $1 - $2.
Bowlful of Blues
August 31 - September 1, 2025

Bowlful of Blues

Maytag Bowl - Maytag Park, Newton, IA

Status: Updated 1/6/2025

A Blues Festival organized by South Skunk Blues Society.
This Iowa Blues Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun-Mon 12pm-9pm. Admission tickets are $25 - $30.
Sheldon Celebration Days
September 1, 2025

Sheldon Celebration Days

City Park, Sheldon, IA

Status: Updated 7/24/2025

A Craft Show organized by Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation.
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Mon 9am-4pm.
Fairfield First Friday Art Walk - September
September 5, 2025

Fairfield First Friday Art Walk - September

Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA

Status: Updated 2/5/2025

A Festival organized by Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk.
This Iowa Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm. This event will also include: childrens activities, contests, other art activiteis.
The Geneva Market - September
September 5 - 6, 2025

The Geneva Market - September

Geneva School Grounds, Geneva, IA

Status: Updated 2/6/2025

An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by The Geneva Market.
This Iowa Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5.
Artapalooza
September 7, 2025

Artapalooza

Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA

Status: Updated 2/14/2025

A Festival organized by Community Main Street.
This Iowa Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 1 food booth. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-4pm. This event will also include: live local entertainment, artists demonstrations, free art activities.
Norwalk Music Fest
September 13, 2025

Norwalk Music Fest

Norwalk City Park, Norwalk, IA

Status: Updated 8/3/2025

A Festival organized by Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce.
This Iowa Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 3pm-10pm.
Lincoln Highway Arts Festival
September 13, 2025

Lincoln Highway Arts Festival

Downtown, Mount Vernon, IA

Status: Updated 8/21/2025

An Art Show organized by Mount Vernon Area Arts Council.
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: demonstrations by artists, dance by local dance group, activities for the kids.
Clay County Fair
September 6 - 14, 2025

Clay County Fair

Clay County Fairgrounds, Spencer, IA

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

A State Fair organized by Clay County Fair Assocation.
This Iowa State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 5 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .
Art Center's ArtSplash
September 13 - 14, 2025

Art Center's ArtSplash

Riverside Park, Sioux City, IA

Status: Updated 5/29/2025

A Festival organized by Sioux City Art Center.
This Iowa Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: hands-on art activities, artist demonstrations, kids' area.
Autumn Artistry
September 20, 2025

Autumn Artistry

Downtown, Fairgrounds, Osage, IA

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

A Craft Show organized by Osage Chamber of Commerce.
This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 22 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm. This event will also include: car show, shopping specials, live music, farmers market.
Fall Festival
September 20, 2025

Fall Festival

Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum, Oskaloosa, IA

Status: Updated 3/17/2025

A Family & Kids Festival organized by Mahaska County Historical Society.
This Iowa Family & Kids Festival will have corp./information, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: parade, pioneer living demonstrations, historic farm machinery, threshing & combining.
National Cattle Congress Fair
September 17 - 21, 2025

National Cattle Congress Fair

National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, IA

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

A State Fair organized by National Cattle Congress.
This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Fri 9am-12:30am; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $35. This event will also include: bike night, senior day, kids day, bicylcle day, family day, kiddie tractor pull, demonstra.
Pufferbilly Days
September 19 - 21, 2025

Pufferbilly Days

Downtown Boone, Boone, IA

Status: Updated 8/19/2025

A Festival organized by Boone County Chamber of Commerce.
This Iowa Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 9am-12 midnight; Sun 9:30am-3pm. This event will also include: parade, live entertainment, mud volleyball, art in the p, 5k/10k, car show, kids activites.
Riverssance Festival of Fine Art
September 20 - 21, 2025

Riverssance Festival of Fine Art

Lindsay Park, Davenport, IA

Status: Updated 3/5/2025

An Art Show organized by Quad City Arts.
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $8. This event will also include: children's artmaking tent, wine tasting.
Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk - October
October 3, 2025

Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk - October

Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA

Status: Updated 2/5/2025

A Festival organized by Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk.
This Iowa Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm.
Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire
September 27 - October 5, 2025

Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire

Credit Island Park, Davenport, IA

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

A Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair organized by Midwest Festivals.
This Iowa Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Mon-Fri closed. Admission tickets are $10 - $80. This event will also include: games of skill, re-enactments, live combat, living history demos.
Oktoberfest
October 3 - 5, 2025

Oktoberfest

Amana Colonies Festhalle Barn, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 3/4/2025

A Festival organized by Amana Colonies Festivals Inc..
This Iowa Festival will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15. This event will also include: polka, drinking, food, dancing, parade.
Fall Festival
October 10 - 12, 2025

Fall Festival

Downtown Keosauqua, Keosauqua, IA

Status: Updated 2/11/2025

A Craft Show organized by Engage Keosauqua.
This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-5pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-3pm. This event will also include: parade, kids' area, bands, arts & crafts, concert.
Scenic Drive Festival
October 10 - 12, 2025

Scenic Drive Festival

Villages of Van Buren, Keosauqua, IA

Status: Updated 3/17/2025

A Craft Show organized by Villages of Van Buren.
This Iowa Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 9am-3pm. This event will also include: music, art, games and shopping.
Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
October 11 - 12, 2025

Fall Arts and Crafts Festival

Turner Park, Mcgregor, IA

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

A Craft Show organized by McGregor - Marquette Chamber of Commerce.
This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. This event will also include: face painting, carriage rides, music.
Iowa Renaissance Festival - Fall
October 11 - 19, 2025

Iowa Renaissance Festival - Fall

Middle Amana Park, Amana, IA

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

A Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair organized by Midwest Festivals.
This Iowa Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Mon 10am-6pm; Tue-Fri closed. Admission tickets are $10 - $80. This event will also include: demonstrations, combat reenactments, encampments.
Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk: November
November 7, 2025

Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk: November

Fairfield Historic Town Square, Fairfield, IA

Status: Updated 2/5/2025

A Craft Show organized by Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk.
This Iowa Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-9:30pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include gallery tours.
 
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