Iowa Food Festival Fairs & Festivals
93 food festival events across Iowa for 2026.
4.7(38)Dubuque Night Market
This market will feature local farmers, producers and growers, artists and artisans, local food, live music and more.
4.8(224) Happening nowMacNider Arts Festival
It will host a great selection of fine artists and crafts persons who will be displaying and selling their one-of-a-kind works in various categories including pottery, jewelry, sculptures, glass, and much more.
4.6(114) Happening nowThe Art and Music Festival
A craft fair in Waterloo.
4.7(38)In 4 daysWorth County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, mutton bustin, demo derby, tractor pull, 4-H shows and exhibits, carnival, kids shows, baby contest, balloon artists, face painting, figure 8 races, grandstand events, vendors, entertainment, beer garden, fair food, and more.
4.6(234)In 7 daysCedar Rapids Summer Farmers Market
A craft fair in Cedar Rapids.
In 7 daysSt. Ansgar Town and Country Days Craft, Vendor, Boutiques and More
A craft fair in Saint Ansgar.
4.4(235)In 11 daysLinn County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/livestock shows and exhibits, kid’s tractor pull, donkey races, rodeo, truck and tractor pull, carnival, harness races, chuckwagon races, entertainment, food, vendors, and more.
4.6(125)In 11 daysThe Mighty Howard County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, 4-H silent auction, livestock shows and sale, stock car races, open class bucket show, bingo, spelling bee, face painting, baby contest, pedal pull, truck and tractor pull, wood carving auction, rodeo, entertainment, rides and games, commercial exhibitors, great food, and much more.
4.5(14)In 13 daysDes Moines Arts Festival
It will host nearly 195 nation’s top artists showcasing and selling their original artwork in various mediums.
4.6(194)In 13 daysLaura Days Celebration
It will feature 5k run, pioneer crafts, demonstrations and childrens games, skillet toss, checkers tournament, grand parade, pie auction, entertainment, raffle, greased pig contest, musical entertainment and more.
4.8(4)In 14 daysDyersville Downtown Market
This market will feature fresh local produce, unique finds from local boutiques, small businesses, kid-friendly activities, delicious eats, and live music from talented local performers.
4.8(13)Iowa City Jazz Festival
Come enjoy a weekend of jazz extravaganza.
4.4(246)Milford 4th of July Antique Flea Market
A craft fair in Milford.
4.5(123)Dallas County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, mutton bustin and rodeo, figure 8 and circle track races, live music and concerts, demolition derby, competitive exhibits, fair food, and more.
4.3(56)Monona County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, tractor pulls, carnival, jump pillow, cornhole tournament, demo derby, ATV rodeos, free demonstrations, live entertainment, dunk tank, life-size battleship, teen dance, best facial hair contest, face painters, scavenger hunt, vendors, fair food and more.
4.5(120)Cedar County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, antique tractor pull, Bill Relay talent contest, open class exhibits, bags tourney, livestock shows and sale, mutton busting, chainsaw carving auction, kiddie tractor pull, baby contest, rides, local vendors, great food, and more.
4.6(56)Lee County Fair
This fair will feature music, 4H/FFA shows and exhibits, car show, livestock auction, live entertainment, bingo, kids activities, carnival, AG Olympics, talent show, wine expo tasting, craft and vendor show, monster truck show, motocross, kids power wheel derby, fair food, and more.
4.3(147)Dubuque Summer Night Market
A craft fair in Dubuque.
4.7(83)Keokuk County Fair
An agricultural fair in What Cheer.
4.7(3)Duesey Days Craft, Vendor, Boutiques and More
There will be an array of crafters and vendors selling their different and unique items.
4.4(305)Delaware County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and exhibits, amateur tough truck, tractor and truck pulls, draft horse, demo derby, parade, animal shows and sale, rides, live music and performances, contests, vendors, fair food, and more.
4.6(105)Floyd County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, rides, entertainment, baking contest, color contest, carnival, vendors, fair food, and much more.
4.7(13)Lucas County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, kids activities, entertainment, rides, fair food, and much more.
4.2(283)Southern Iowa Fair
This fair will feature 4-H and FFA shows and exhibits, tractor pull, livestock shows and sale, talent show, entertainment, poultry show, kids zone, tractor and engine display, inflatables, rides, contests, vendors, fair food and more.
4.4(150)Winneshiek County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, Bill Riley talent contest, barrel racing, Upper Iowa stock car racing, rogue rodeo, NPTA tractor pull, entertainment, rides, vendors, delicious food, and much more.
4.5(71)Allamakee County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, open class exhibits, tractor pull, rodeo, tough trucks, entertainment, music, demos, face painting, pie eating contest, games, cake decorating contest, chili cook off, kids activities, workshops, vendors, fair food and much more.
4.6(161)Davis County Fair
This fair will feature great entertainment, antique show, tractor show, carnival rides, grandstand events, harness racing, demo derby, live music and performances, livestock shows and sale, 4-H/FFA exhibits and competitions, commercial vendors, food stands, and more.
4.5(129)Franklin County Fair
It will feature 4H and FFA exhibits and competitions, livestock shows and sale, rodeo, grandstand entertainment, live music and performances, rides, vendors, fair food and more.
4.6(89)Madison County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H and livestock shows and exhibits, livestock auction, entertainment, world class wrestling, a roaming circus man act, monster arm wrestling, grandstand events, carnival rides, vendors, fair food and more.
4.5(1295)Boone County Fair
This fair will feature family entertainment, livestock shows and sale, 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, fair food and more.
4.4(65)Dickinson County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and auction, demo derby, truck and tractor pull, carnival, bingo, lumberjack show, pony pull, music, live entertainment, rides, vendors, fair food, and more.
4.4(68)Jasper County Fair
This fair will feature great entertainment, pig catching, kidÆs activities, animals, competitive exhibits, vendors, demo derby, mud drags, livestock shows and sale, competitive exhibits, fair food, and more.
5(1)Waukee Arts Festival
It will feature concerts, music, food and beer trucks, beer garden, student artist exhibit and more.
4.6(234)Cedar Rapids Summer Saturday Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
4.8(4)Des Moines Summer Reptile Show
It will feature a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, exotic animals, snakes, lizards, and more.
4.4(514)Great Jones County Fair
This fair will include 4H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, live music, kiddie dairy show, kidÆs zone, photo contest, contests, truck and tractor pulls, carnival rides, demo derby, open horse show, mutton bustin, live performances, exhibits, fair food, and much more.
4.4(203)Warren County Fair
This fair will include 4-H shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, tractor pull, pedal tractor pull, talent show, monster truck tour, carnival, kidÆs activities, pig races, horse show, rodeo, open class exhibits, carnival rides, music, local vendors, fair food and more.
4.7(84)Clear Lake Art in the Park
A craft fair in Clear Lake.
4.8(4)Dyersville Holly Jolly Market
A craft fair in Dyersville.
4.3(294)Johnson County Fair
An agricultural fair in Iowa City.
4.4(469)Dubuque County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, live entertainment, bingo, frog jump, talent show, eating contest, tractor pull, strongman competitions, reptile adventures, rides, kids pedal pull, demo derby, beer garden, delicious food, and more.
4.5(146)Hancock County Fair
This fair will feature livestock shows and sale, animal exhibits, horse games, breeding beef show, horse performance show, creative cake contest, open textile show, open flower/veggie show, great entertainment, rides, delicious food, and much more.
4.6(61)Mitchell County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, poultry show, swine show, horse and pony show, beef show, kid pedal tractor pull, wood carving auction, carnival rides, petting zoo, demo derby, figure 8 races, tuff trucks, sanctioned tractor pull, local vendors, fair food, and more.
4.6(285)Plymouth County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, great entertainment, tractor pull, demo derby, figure 8 racing, farm Olympics, midway rides, pro wrestling, kid’s activities, great food, and more.
4.5(2593)Arnolds Park Art in the Park
A craft fair in Arnolds Park.
Cedar Rapids Midsummer Farmers Market
A craft fair in Cedar Rapids.
4.3(222)Fort Dodge Summer Flea Market
A craft fair in Fort Dodge.
4.7(38)Dubuque Midsummer Night Market
This market will feature local farmers, producers and growers, artists and artisans, local food, live music and more.
4.6(90)Marcus Community Fair
This fair will feature family orientated entertainment, livestock shows and sale, open class exhibits, live music, rides, contests, vendors, delicious fair food, and more.
Cedar Rapids Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
4.7(495)Des Moines World Oddities Expo
A craft fair in Des Moines.
4.7(4757)Dyersville Market of Dreams
This market will feature fresh local produce, unique finds from local boutiques, small businesses, kid-friendly activities, delicious eats, and live music from talented local performers.
4.5(109)Guthrie County Fair
An agricultural fair in Guthrie Center.
Tipton Makers Market
It will host some of best handpicked vendors from around the midwest.
4.6(234)Cedar Rapids End of Summer Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
4.4(246)Milford Labor Day Antique Flea Market
It will host more than 60 vendors showcasing and selling a variety of items, including antiques, collectibles, tools, furniture, arts and crafts, toys, home-based businesses, jewlery, clothing, delicious food, and much more.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4.5(95)Washington Fall Craft Fair
It will feature about 100 vendors and crafters, food trucks, and more.
4.5(115)Dubuque Outdoor Night Market
A craft fair in Dubuque.
4.6(1099)Clay County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, minnow races, chainsaw artist, horse show, farm machinery displays, kids activities, midway rides, grandstand entertainment, vendors, delicious food, and more.
4.3(222)Fort Dodge End of Summer Flea Market
You will find a wide variety of items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade crafts and fresh produce.
4.4(45)Red Barn Home and Craft Show
It will host an array of Iowa crafters and home businesses displaying and selling their products.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Fall Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4.7(6)Beaverdale Fall Festival
This festival will feature live music, carnival rides and games, parade, local vendor market, delicious food and cold drinks, competitions and more.
Cedar Rapids Fall Farmers Market
This market will feature great entertainment, 200 plus vendors, delicious food, and much more.
Riverssance Festival of Fine Art
This festival will feature over 70 exhibiting artists, live regional music, childrenÆs art activity tent, wine tastings, food vendors, and more.
4.7(348)Sioux City ArtSplash
This festival will feature visual arts, fine art, unique crafts, ethnic foods, great entertainment and much more.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Autumn Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4.8(11)Butler County Vintage Market and Antique Show
Come shop a wide variety of antiques, vintage treasures, and unique crafts.
4.2(17)Burlington Fall Market
There will be over 70 local vendors, pumpkin picking, gourds, mums, fall decor, delicious food, music, and more.
Chapelle Craft Fair
There will be an array of vendors showcasing and selling locally made goods.
4.8(4)Dyersville Harvest Market
TThis market will feature fresh local produce, unique finds from local boutiques, small businesses, kid-friendly activities, delicious eats, and live music from talented local performers.
Garner Octoberfest Craft, Vendors, and Boutiques Shopping Event
Come shop and support local crafters and vendors.
5(2)Des Moines Reptile Show
It will feature a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, exotic animals, snakes, lizards, and more.
3.9(2932)Dubuque Fall Night Market
This market will feature local farmers, producers and growers, artists and artisans, local food, live music and more.
Adel Fall Vintage and Made Fair
It will feature the very best makers and vintage finders from across the Midwest.
Fort Dodge Fall Flea Market
You will find a wide variety of items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade crafts and fresh produce.
4.8(4)McGregor Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
This festival will feature fine handcrafted art and crafts, live music, activities, wines and beers, delicious food and more.
4.4(7878)Coralville Fall Shopping Event
It will host a rich assortment of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
4.5(90)Boones Fall Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
It will host a group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
New Hampton Fall into the Holidays Show
It will host an array of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
Fort Dodge Holiday Flea Market
You will find a wide variety of items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade crafts and fresh produce.
4.5(129)Hampton Fall Into The Holiday Show
It will host a rich assortment of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
5(151)Des Moines Fall Reptile Show
It will feature a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, exotic animals, snakes, lizards, and more.
4.6(197)Spencer Holiday Show
A craft fair in Spencer.
4.4(279)Mason City Holiday Show
A craft fair in Mason City.
4.6(879)Des Moines Makers Market and Bar Hop
Listen to local music, savor delicious food, sip refreshing brews, and do your shopping from local makers.áYou will find a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metalwork, prints, paintings, candles, and much more.
4.6(9)Ankeny Holiday Show
A craft fair in Ankeny.
4.6(2549)Des Moines Christkindlmarket
There will be local and regional vendors selling their hand-crafted wares.
4.4(442)Clive Holiday Show
It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items and one-of-kind holiday gifts.
Frequently asked questions
How many food festivals are there in Iowa?
Our directory lists 93 food festivals across Iowa for the 2026 season, including Des Moines Fall Reptile Show, Iowa Christkindlmarket and MacNider Arts Festival.
When is the best time for food festivals in Iowa?
Iowa's food festivals cluster in July and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular food festivals in Iowa?
By Google review score, Des Moines Fall Reptile Show in Des Moines ranks among the most popular, with a 5-star rating from 151 reviews.