August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Iowa
19 events happening across Iowa in August 2026.
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.
4.6(517)What Cheer Summer Flea Market
A craft fair in What Cheer.
4.4(469)Dubuque County Summer Gun Show
Come explore over 120 vendor tables featuring a wide range of guns, rifles, handguns, shotguns, magazines, grips, scopes, knives, military surplus, ammo and accessories, and related items.
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.
4.5(82)Clayton County Fair
This fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows and sale, kiddie tractor pull, truck and tractor pull, demo derby, stick horse rodeo, youth olympics, royalty contest, live concerts, annual bull bash, cook out contest, commercial exhibits, BBQ, fair food and more.
4.4(65)Dickinson County Gun Show
A craft fair in Spirit Lake.
2(1)Bossier City Gun Show
You will find a wide range of new and old guns, ammo and accessories, gun parts, books, knives, knife sharpening, coins, camouflage and related items at discount prices.
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.
4.3(222)Webster County Summer Gun Show
A craft fair in Fort Dodge.
4.7(495)Des Moines World Oddities Expo
A craft fair in Des Moines.
4.1(9)Ottumwa Summer Craft and Vendor Market
A craft fair in Ottumwa.
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.